Rare giant barking deer spotted

Rare breed: The first sighting of the critically endangered giant barking deer foraging in Virachey National Park in Ratanakiri province has given a boost to Cambodia’s wildlife preservation efforts. — AFP

A CRITICALLY endangered giant barking deer has been spotted in Cambodia for the first time, in a boost for the country’s wildlife preservation efforts, officials said.

The giant muntjac – known for its long antlers – was captured on a hidden camera in April in northeast Cambodia’s Virachey National Park in Ratanakiri province, environment ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra said.