Trail in the Sagarmatha National Park with sign to protect the Musk Deer

Hiking through the Sagarmatha national park, signs from local people remind to protect the Himalaya Musk Deer. This shy Himalayan mammal species is listed by IUCN as Endangered because of a probable serious population decline. The musk produced by this genus of primitive deer is highly valued for its cosmetic and alleged pharmaceutical properties, and…

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/10/2012

Trail in the Sagarmatha National Park with sign to protect the Musk Deer

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