Secrets of the Mouse Deer: Nature's Oddest Creature
Mouse deer are among the smallest hoofed mammals in the world. Depending on the species, they can weigh between 1.5 to 5 kg (3.3 to 11 lbs) and measure 45 to 85 cm (18 to 33 inches) in length.
Mouse deer belong to the family Tragulidae, which is considered one of the most primitive groups of living ruminants, dating back around 34 million years.