Lesser mouse-deer

The lesser mouse-deer, lesser Malay chevrotain, or kanchil is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae. The Malay or Indonesian name kancil, means both mouse-Deer and ‘clever person’

About Lesser mouse-deer in brief

Summary Lesser mouse-deerThe lesser mouse-deer, lesser Malay chevrotain, or kanchil is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae. It is the smallest known hoofed mammal, its mature size being as little as 45 cm and 2 kg. The Malay or Indonesian name kancil, means both mouse-Deer and ‘clever person’