Vampire Deer

Often referred to as the “Vampire Deer” due to some mythology surrounding the species, there are some deer species that contain teeth that appear like fangs. One species known for this interesting look is the Tufted Deer. Most of these fanged deer live in Asia, but all four types of this particular species are native only to Myanmar and China. Similar to antlers on deer, only the males have the infamous fangs the species is known for. Therefore, one could come across a female Tufted Deer and see very little difference between it and other deer species.

However, the “Water Deer” species is most known for the Vampire Deer moniker as its fangs as a little larger. Also native to China, the species also has been seen throughout North and South Korea. They were found in Britain, but that species is now extinct. Of course, the large canines are actually not fangs but tusks that the deer grow. None contain antlers, so this is likely to help make up for that evolutionarily. Unlike in the Tufted Deer species, both males and females grow tusks. However, the bucks (males) grow larger tusks than the does (females). Both of these species are in a vulnerable state right now due to overpopulation and even overhunting.