muntjac

Everyday

A small deer from Asia, also called a barking deer because it makes a loud bark; it has now spread wild in parts of England. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons, the muntjac is an example of an animal brought from abroad that now lives wild and can damage woods and gardens. In the UK, people may see one in parks or hear it barking at night. Phrases: muntjac deer, barking deer.

Examples

• A muntjac ran across the road in front of our car. tree →
• Muntjac are small deer about the size of a dog. tree →
• The muntjac barked in the woods at night. tree →
• Muntjac first came to England from China. tree →
• Muntjac eat bluebells and young trees. tree →
• Male muntjac have short antlers and little tusks. tree →

Note

Plural muntjac or muntjacs. Also spelled muntjak. Pronounced MUNT-jak.