Tiny Deer Takes on 1.7-Ton Rhinoceros

"In a naturalistic rendition of David vs. Goliath, a 28-pound Reeves's muntjac named Tata, a small deer species native to Asia, took on Maruśka, a 1.7-ton female rhinoceros, in a fierce head-to-head at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland. A video that's gone viral on social media shows the miniature deer fiercely standing its ground and charging at the far more massive rhino, clashing into its horn-tipped snout with tiny antlers."

"the zoo joked in Polish that "someone probably forgot to look in the mirror this morning." "He has to discharge energy and show who's boss - even if the sparring partner weighs 1.7 tons," it wrote. "Who would have thought that such a warrior lurks in this tiny body?" the post reads. Other netizens were equally amused. "Something about the ridiculous power scaling makes this hilarious," one Reddit user wrote. "Rhino could squish muntjac under foot and instead they're both dancing around.""

"Reeves's muntjacs are native to southeastern China and Taiwan, but they've been introduced to parts of Europe as well. Males typically have short antlers that measure up to four inches, as well as tiny tusks that can reach up to two inches in length. They're also known to make a dog bark-like sound during mating or when provoked - which is far more blood-curdling than its diminutive size might suggest."

At Wroclaw Zoo, a 28-pound Reeves's muntjac named Tata repeatedly charged the snout of Maruśka, a 1.7-ton female rhinoceros. A video shows the miniature deer standing its ground and apparently prevailing after clashing into the rhino's horned snout. The zoo posted a joking Facebook message calling the deer a warrior and saying someone probably forgot to look in the mirror. Viewers online found the power imbalance amusing and noted the rhino's seemingly playful response. Reeves's muntjacs are native to southeastern China and Taiwan, introduced in parts of Europe, and possess short antlers, small tusks, and a dog-like bark when provoked.

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