Lesser chevrotain
(Tragulus javanicus and Tragulus kanchil)
Coordinator: Tjerk ter Meulen
Institution: Artis Zoo
IUCN Red List status
Programme roles
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• Fundraising The EAZA population will help fundraise to support ex situ conservation activities for Balabac chevrotains [by Katala Foundation in the Philippines] and/or [Silver-backed chevrotain (in situ research)]. • Husbandry Use this population to maintain and develop husbandry further for lesser chevrotains, also for supporting the Balabac chevrotain population. |
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• Education The EAZA population can be used to educate about evolutionary distinctiveness and showcase the smallest deer species. |
Programme numbers
In February 2023, the Lesser chevrotain EEP had 47 animals in 69 institutions.
Programme highlights
- Artis Zoo has a fact sheet about the lesser chevrotain (In Dutch) and Zoo Dresden in English available.
- EAZA published its 2022 annual TAG rapport.
- The EAZA Deer TAG has a very active facebook page where they regularly publish new stories about deer species.