Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster), Sagarmatha National Park/Nepal
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 can fetch U.S.$45,000 per kilogram on the international market. Although this musk, produced in a gland of…
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Produced by:Peter Prokosch
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Year:01/10/2012
Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster), Sagarmatha National Park/Nepal
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