Lesser Oriental Chevrotain, Tragulus javanicus
This delicate and incredibly shy little ungulate is closely related to deer. It can be found in southern Myanamar (Burma), Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. It is normally crepuscular or nocturnal, however several different animals came to drink early morning at the Nan Sing Water Hole in February 2012. This site is near Ban Maka Lodge and close to Kaeng Krachen National Park, Thailand. This animal is only 30cms high at the shoulder and has a habit of moving its limbs incredibly slowly so that it is difficult to pick up any movement. It is therefore superbly camouflaged against the dry leaves on the forest floor.
Lesser Oriental Chevrotain, Tragulus javanicus
This delicate and incredibly shy little ungulate is closely related to deer. It can be found in southern Myanamar (Burma), Thailand and peninsular Malaysia. It is normally crepuscular or nocturnal, however several different animals came to drink early morning at the Nan Sing Water Hole in February 2012. This site is near Ban Maka Lodge and close to Kaeng Krachen National Park, Thailand. This animal is only 30cms high at the shoulder and has a habit of moving its limbs incredibly slowly so that it is difficult to pick up any movement. It is therefore superbly camouflaged against the dry leaves on the forest floor.