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water chevrotain

/ˈwɔːtər ˈʃɛvrəteɪn/

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/ˈwɔːtər ˈʃɛvrəteɪn/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое, пугливое копытное млекопитающее, обитающее в тропических лесах Западной Африки, также известное как клыкастый олень или мышиный олень. Оно не является настоящим оленем или мышью, а относится к семейству оленьковых (Tragulidae).

A small, shy, hoofed mammal native to the rainforests of West Africa, also known as the fanged deer or mouse-deer. It is not a true deer or mouse, but belongs to the family Tragulidae.

  1. Small hoofed mammalC2formal

    A small, shy, deer-like mammal (Hyemoschus aquaticus) found in the rainforests of West and Central Africa, known for its ability to dive into water to escape predators.

    ruВодяной оленёк

    • The water chevrotain is often called the 'fanged deer' due to its small tusks.
    • When threatened, the water chevrotain will plunge into a river and hide underwater.
    • Researchers are studying the water chevrotain's unique semi-aquatic behavior.