On land, deer are built for speed. They can jump, too, and have been seen jumping over a 1.2m-high fence. Although muntjacs aren’t known for their swimming prowess, they can swim, and may do so to cross rivers, or escape predators. Why do muntjac deer have fangs?

Stephen’s abuse began in much the same way as the others - while doing chores in the barn. He had gone to get hay when he heard his head teacher’s voice in the darkness.St Michael’s Mount is one of over 40 unbridged tidal islands that you can walk to from mainland Britain. The Cornish mount was once surrounded by a dense forest that spread a large circumference. Sometimes when the tides are low, you can still see the remaining parts of the old trees that used to stand on the mount. It is upon this island there is an old castle and monastery, which you can visit. St Michael’s Mount has been the home of the St Aubyn family for centuries. Foodies at heart, part of the reason for muntjacs' success in the UK is their appetite for a wide range of culinary delights. Their discerning palates lead them on a daily adventure as they explore the forest floor, and their diverse diet includes fruits, nuts, seeds, and fungi. Groves, C. (2003). "Taxonomy of ungulates of the Indian subcontinent". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 100 (2–3): 341–362.

Hours of legal argument before the trial discussed how such an elderly defendant, who by now had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, would cope with evidence from 19 alleged victims. Inhabiting tropical regions, the deer have no seasonal rut, and mating can take place at any time of year; this behaviour is retained by populations introduced to temperate countries. He would not concede to any of it. He said he couldn’t remember victims’ names and denied everything,” says Gavin. It happened in the cellar, the changing room, the cottages by the farms, the squash court, the stairs, the big barn... a lot went on in that barn,” he says.

Though it can never undo what he went through, Philip feels a weight has been lifted since deciding to waive his anonymity and tell his story. They're also particularly fond of the tender shoots and leaves of young trees, which can somewhat hinder forest management programmes. Muntjac deer are also known to enjoy a good crunch, and can often be found chomping on crunchy bits of woody vegetation. The present-day species are native to Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Indonesian islands, Taiwan and Southern China. Their habitat includes areas of dense vegetation, rainforests, monsoon forests and they like to be close to a water source. [10] They are also found in the lower Himalayas ( Terai regions of Nepal and Bhutan). Philip says after the abuse started, he was given the “good jobs”, such as looking after the horses