Comments on: Greater Mouse Deer rediscovered on Pulau Ubin after 80 years

By: muck

muck — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:49 +0000

Hi Kabila,

Good job starting a blog on the lesser mouse deer. I have sent a reply to you via e-maill. Do let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers.

By: kabila

kabila — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:12:09 +0000

hello, i am doing a blog on the lesser mousedeer.
i know that there are very little number of them in singapore and would like to know more about them.
like, what are the dangers they face and how we can make sure they are safe.pls do reply asap.thank you.

By: marcuschua

marcuschua — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:48:37 +0000

Hi brabo, from some sources, the population status of the greater mouse deer was (or is still) listed as being near threatened. This is because of the loss of their forest habitat in this part of the world and people hunting them for food.

In my opinion, the continued consumption of these species on the brink of being threatened may just push them over to the other side. These days, every one can do their part in protecting nature. If you like a nice juicy meal, why not stick to the many food choices that are responsibly farmed?

By: brabo

brabo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:55:24 +0000

I really like to eat Greater Malay Mouse Deer (Tragulus napu) so much, taste is nice. juicy. I ate this animal so many times before. From the point of you it’s ethical or not to consume it?

By: budak

budak — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:56:04 +0000

Melanie,
you should go attend this upcoming talk: http://wildshores.blogspot.com/2009/07/24-jul-fri-talk-on-greater-mousedeer.html

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:04:14 +0000

Hi marcus, I am Melanie and I’m from Pioneer Junior College. Me and my Project work group are embarking on
conserving the mouse deer in Singapore. We need more info because we are currently studying the status of this mousedeer (eg: whether or not it is endangered and extinct) and what conservation efforts are currently being carried out

It would be nice if we can get a few contacts or emails of those who are involved in this mouse deer findings/sighting so that we will be able to contact you for future reference.

Thank you very much! Your involvment in our project would be very much appreciated

By: budak

budak — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:32:25 +0000

thanks! saw at lower peirce

By: gwen

gwen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:40:10 +0000

budak: that’s a LMD (Lesser Mouse Deer).
which part of central catchment did you spot it?

By: budak

budak — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:14:40 +0000

Is this a Greater or Lesser? From Central Catchment area: http://www.flickr.com/photos/budak/3637270748/

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:27:31 +0000

Hi Yvonne,

It’s great that you’re interested in the greater mouse deer in Pulau Ubin. I’ll be contacting you via the e-mail address you provided.

Cheers,
Marcus