Tufted deer get their name from the lock of black hair that grows on their foreheads. They’re also known as Michie’s Tufted Deer, and this type of deer are closely related to muntjac, which is commonly found in similar regions of Asia. However, it isn’t to be confused with the similar Reeve’s muntjac (which is native to the UK). Tufted deer are the only species in the Elaphodus genus meaning it’s the only species within its biological classification, and they tend to live for up to 12 years in the wild.
Tufted deer live in the south-eastern region of China, but have also reportedly been found near to Myanmar in forested mountainous habitat, which makes it difficult for studies to be carried out on the deer to gather more information. This species are a crepuscular animal, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk, and they usually live on their own but are sometimes found in pairs, too.