noun
- plural of muntjac; small deer native to Asia with short antlers and prominent canine teeth
Examples
- The zoo’s Asian exhibit features several muntjaks in a naturalistic habitat.
- Muntjaks are known for their distinctive barking calls.
- The wildlife sanctuary rescued three injured muntjaks from the forest.
- Unlike larger deer species, muntjaks prefer dense woodland areas.
- The muntjaks at the park are surprisingly small compared to white-tailed deer.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of muntjaks in their native habitat.