Muntiacus vuquangensis, as it is scientifically known, is on the red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature as critically endangered.Īccording to the World Wildlife Fund, the population of the deer may have 'fallen sharply' in recent years. The species was first found in forests in Vietnam and Laos in 1994.Īlthough population figures are unknown because it is nocturnal and shy, the large-antlered muntjac lives in the Annamites mountain range in Southeast Asia. In November 2017, large-antlered muntjac - both a male and female - were spotted on film in Vietnam, only the third time since 2000. Illegal hunting - via wire snares - and illegal logging are the two main threats of the deer In addition to its distinct calls, the giant muntjac, which was first identified in 1994, is known for its red and brown coat. 'This is a positive result for the government's efforts to protect natural resources.' 'This is the most exciting news for Cambodia and for the whole world that such a rare and most critically endangered species was discovered in Cambodia,' he said.
Officials said they only became aware of the discovery in recent days after they retrieved the camera and looked through months of footage from the forest, as they attempt to clamp down on illegal logging. The giant muntjac (sometimes also known as the large-antlered muntjac) was captured on a hidden camera in April in northeast Cambodia's Virachey National Park in Ratanakiri province, environment ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra said. A critically endangered giant barking deer known for its distinct audible call has made a rare appearance on film - the fourth time it has been photographed since its discovery in 1994.
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