The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain or napu (Tragulus napu) is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae. It is found in Sumatra, Borneo and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. Singapore Biodiversity Records. It was thought to be regionally extinct in Singapore until its rediscovery on an offshore island in 2008.
Said Mr Guha: ‘The Greater Mouse Deer sports a more orange coat, while the Lesser has a browner coat.’ GREATER MOUSE DEER (Tragulus napu) # Head-body length: 520mm to 572mm # Shoulder height: 300mm to 350mm
Greater Mouse Deer sighted in Pulau Ubin January 2009 (2) 2008 (31) November 2008 (7) September 2008 (5) August 2008 (4) July 2008 (1) May 2008 (2) April 2008 (4) …
Like its smaller cousin, the Greater Mousedeer feeds on fallen fruits, young shoots and forest herbs. The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain or napu (Tragulus napu) is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae. The greater mouse-deer, greater Malay chevrotain or napu (Tragulus napu) is a species of even-toed ungulate in the Tragulidae family. REDISCOVERY OF GREATER MOUSE DEER, TRAGULUS NAPU (MAMMALIA: ARTIODACTYLA: TRAGULIDAE) IN PULAU UBIN, SINGAPORE
Rediscovery of greater mouse deer, Tragulus napu (Mammalia: Artiodactyla: Tragulidae) in Pulau Ubin, Singapore. The Wild City crew goes in search of this elusive creature in this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip. Feedback? Mousedeer sightings on Ubin on sgkopi.com; Greater Mouse Deer sighted in Pulau Ubin Animal thought to be extinct in Singapore spotted for first time in …
Greater mousedeer.
The Wild City crew goes in search of this elusive creature in this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip.
Bovidae (Cows) Cervidae (Deer) Suidae (Pigs) Tapiridae (Tapirs) Tragulidae (Mouse-Deer… Buy Now. Subsequent studies confirmed its surprising comeback. SEPARATE sightings of mouse deer here and on Pulau Ubin have brought hope that native wildlife is making a comeback in Singapore. Once thought to be extinct in Singapore, the greater mousedeer was resighted on Pulau Ubin after an absence of more than 80 years.
REDISCOVERY OF GREATER MOUSE DEER, TRAGULUS NAPU (MAMMALIA: ARTIODACTYLA: TRAGULIDAE) IN PULAU UBIN, SINGAPORE It was thought to be regionally extinct in Singapore until it was rediscovered on an offshore island in 2008. It is found in Sumatra, Borneo and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. 1. The Greater Mousedeer was thought to be extinct from Singapore's forests for 80 years. Rediscovery of greater mouse deer, Tragulus napu (Mammalia: Artiodactyla: Tragulidae) in Pulau Ubin, Singapore Singapore Biodiversity Records Greater mousedeer in Western Catchment Area Back to Tragulidae (Mouse-Deer, Chevrotains) Ungulates (Hoofed animals) Click for Expanded View. 50¢ from every ticket purchased goes towards wildlife conservation in the region. The Greater Mousedeer was thought to be extinct from Singapore's forests for 80 years. Chevrotains are known for their ability to be almost continuously pregnant—greater and lesser Malay mouse deer can mate again only a few hours after giving birth. It is found in Sumatra, Borneo and smaller Malaysian and Indonesian islands, and in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.