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…

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

Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster), Sagarmatha National Park/Nepal

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