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| Tufted Deer (Boselaphus tragocamelus) |
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| Range: | Central China and northeastern India |
| Habitat: | Forested mountain areas. |
| Diet: | Various native plant materials. |
| Status: | Although suffering from habitat loss, is not considered endangered. (IUCN) |
| Approx. Dimensions of Adult: |
Height: 15-21 inches. |
| Lifespan: | Up to 15 years in captivity. |
| Reproduction: | A single young is born after a 175 to 185 day long gestation period. |
 It has small antlers and like related species the males have short tusks. It is well camouflaged, the most prominent feature being a tuft of black hair over the forehead. The tufted deer has a white tail, like the white-tailed deer, and uses its tail to signal in a similar fashion. |
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