Another interesting fact about chevrotains is that, while all ruminants are thought to be descended from small, forest-dwelling omnivorous animals, the only living ruminant to keep a regularly omnivorous diet is the water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus)! They mostly consume plant matter, but also eat insects and small crustaceans and will even consume dead fish and carrion whenever the opportunity arises.
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