Hainault Forest
MAMMAL
Common Toad
Bufo bufo
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Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi


These small deer were introduced to Woburn Park in Bedfordshire from China in the early 1900s. They can now be found in many areas of South East England following some escapes. Males, referred to as 'Bucks,' possess short, unbranched antlers that slope backward and regrow, along with a pair of long canine teeth. Despite having antlers, males typically use their teeth to establish territorial dominance. There is no specific mating season. Females, known as 'Does,' have the ability to breed throughout the year, usually giving birth to one 'Kid' at a time.