Kashmir musk deer [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Kashmir musk deer
The Kashmir musk deer ("Moschus cupreus") is an endangered species of musk deer native to Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. This species was originally described as a subspecies to the alpine musk deer, but is now classified as a separate species. The deer stand at tall, and only males have tusks and they use them during mating season to compete for females.
The Kashmir musk deer, which is one of seven similar species found throughout Asia, is endangered due to habitat loss and
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Other Initiatives.
The Himalayan Wildlife Foundation also conceived and ran the Rohtas Fort Conservation Programme at Rohtas Fort, Punjab, Pakistan. The Himalayan Wildlife Foundation is also involved in conservation efforts in the Jammu and Kashmir region administered by Pakistan. These include conservation initiative in the Gumot National Park, Musk Deer National Park and Neelum Valley.