Discover all you need to know about muntjac deer

By Steve Harris

Published: Thursday, 23 February 2023 at 12:00 am


What are muntjac deer?

Muntjacs are a small stocky type of deer, widespread in British woodlands.

How big are muntjac deer?

They are often overlooked because, tbeing just 50cm high and no bigger than a medium-sized dog, they are hidden by tall vegetation for much of the summer.

Adult male weigh between 10 to 18kg , while adult females weigh between 9 -16kg.