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WWF Bhutan launches project to save endangered musk deer

ཟླ་༨ 29, 2025 2 mins read
WWF Bhutan launches project to save endangered musk deer

The country’s rich forests are home to the musk deer, locally called Lachum, but its survival is under threat. Male Lachum carry a tiny musk pod, a gland that produces a fragrant substance prized in traditional medicine and perfumes. On the black market, a kilogram can fetch up to USD 50,000, making the species a target for hunters.

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