Musk Deer

The main threats to musk deer, a shy, timid, nocturnal, and forest-dwelling species of Himalayan animals, are poaching and the illegal traffic in musk pod, which is used to make traditional remedies and perfumes The majority of musk deer habitats are mountainous and forested, and they only consume grasses, flowers, and leaves as food. Because it prefers to stay distant from human habitation, the Musk Deer is a severely poached animal and finding it will require an arduous expedition.

The Moschidae family includes the Himalaya Musk Deer. In order to prevent poaching and manage habitat, it is essential to establish strong conservation strategies. The initial goal was to comprehend musk deer habitat ecology and latrine use behavior in the Neshyang valley, Manang, Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) high Himalaya of Nepal in order to develop a target species-specific conservation plan.