Muskdeer 2

Muskdeer 2

Instead of face glands the muskdeer has a gland located under the tail. The pungent odour released by this gland is further exemplified in the male muskdeer as it also has an abdomenal pouch which secretes a smelly, jelly-like musk. At the beginning of the 20th Century many muskdeer were killed to acquire this valuable musk. Although the goat-like odour is offensive when fresh, it becomes quite lovely as it dries.MORE! [BM] {FW}