EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 5 MIN
The Barking Muntjac: Tiny Deer, Five-Centimeter Fangs, and a Six-Chromosome Surprise
from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault
Meet muntjacs, the bark-voiced deer of Asia. We explore their tiny size, elongated upper canines, small antlers, and scent-marking glands; their omnivorous diet and rapid reproduction; and the genomic bombshell: the southern red muntjac's rapid chromosome fusion yields just six chromosomes in females (seven in males), a record of extreme genomic plasticity that coexists with ecological success.Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC
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