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==Predators==

One of the main predators which the Java mouse-deer face is humans. Through the destruction of their habitat, as well as from hunting and trapping the mouse-deer for food, their pelts, and for pets, humans have considerably reduced the Java mouse-deer population. Mouse-deer are particularly vulnerable to being hunted by humans at night because of their tendency to freeze when illuminated by having a spotlight shone on them.<ref name=iucn /> Because of the small size of the Java mouse-deer, dogs[[dog]]s are also a common predator for them, as well as crocodiles[[crocodile]]s, big cats, birds of prey, and snakes[[snake]]s.<ref name=prothero14 />

==Diseases==