Endangered Species of Korea Project - Musk Deer 김여진, 백민수, 신유준, 이강무

Animal Description Habitat: Mountains which have a lot of rocks Appearance: Body length-65~87cm, no horn, Long dogtooth, big ears, short legs, very short tail, dark brown fur. Food: Plant that grows beside rocks, young leaves or fruit Others: Timid personality, bear 1~2 young.

Current Status Endangered In Korea, there are several tens of musk deer lives in mountains near 강원도 Male musk deer has musk in their belly. The musk is good ingredient of perfume and medicine. Also, it is very expensive. Korean government appoint musk deer to natural monument.

Help protect animals and leave them to next generation. Ban animal hunting and makes laws about this problem. Ban logging trees, hunting wild animals, reduce using carbon dioxide. In 장수 state, people are trying to revert musk deer.