The Siberian musk deer is a small member of the deer family, it weighs 15 - 38 lb. The male has canine teeth which grow to a length of 8 cm and project well below the lips.the siberian musk deer eats a variety of vegetation, such as leaves, flowers, young shoots and grasses. It also eats twigs, mosses and lichens, especially in winter.
Musk deer are strongly territorial. Within its home range, it regularly uses trails connecting areas used for feeding, hiding and other activities. Males scent mark their territories by rubbing their tail gland against trees and stones.
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