- "As the name implies, Siberian Musk Deer can be found in Siberia, but populations also exist in other parts of northeast Asia. It's a very small species with both genders weighing between 7.00 - 17.00 kg (15 - 37 lb). Although bearing fangs, Siberian Musk Deer are actually herbivores with their main source of nutrients, lichens. The fangs are essentially the musk deer answer to antlers as males grow these for display. These peculiar creatures rely primarily on their acute sense of hearing to detect threats and then use their small shape as an advantage to hide from predators. The Siberian Musk Deer is a solitary creature and is primarily active during the night."
- ― In-Game Description
The Musk Deer is a small kind of "deer" (class 2). It can be hunted in the Medved-Taiga National Park.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Docile and somewhat skittish |
| Habitat | Prefer forests and mountainous terrain |
| Senses | Excellent hearing and good sense of smell |
| Social | Mostly Solitary |
| Active | During dusk and dawn |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 2 Ammo, Musk Deer Scent |
| Species | Moschus moschiferus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 04:30 |  Resting
|
| 04:00 - 08:30 | Resting
|
| 08:00 - 12:30 |  Drinking
|
| 12:00 - 16:30 |  Feeding
|
| 16:00 - 20:30 | Feeding
|
| 20:00 - 00:30 | Resting
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur variants[]
Male[]
Albino
Dark Brown
Grey Brown
Melanistic
Piebald
Female[]
Albino
Grey Brown
Melanistic
Orange
Piebald
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Dark Brown (49.85%) Gray Brown (49.85%%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
| Female | Gray Brown (49.85%%) Orange (49.85%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- The Siberian Musk Deer is named for its distinctive "musk", which is highly sought after for use in perfumes, and other things.
- It's called кабарга (kabarga) in Russian.
- Despite its name, the Siberian Musk Deer is not a part of the deer family (Cervidae). In fact, it is the only surviving member of the Moschidae family.
- It is currently the only animal in game that requires scent to attract.
