The muntjac skull was photographed by Victor Talmaciu at Bodenham Lake and uploaded to the Hereford Times Camera Club.
Muntjac deer, originally from China, were introduced to the UK in the early 20th century at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire.
They have since spread across the country due to deliberate releases and escapes from areas such as Northamptonshire and Warwickshire.
Known for their unique appearance, these small, stocky deer weigh between 9 and 18kg as adults and have a distinctive ‘hunched’ look due to their rumps being higher than their shoulders.
Males, called bucks, have small antlers, while females, known as does, have a dark crown patch on their heads.
Muntjac deer are also characterised by their small hoof prints, about 2.5cm long.
They are russet brown for most of the year, turning a dull grey in winter.
Despite their non-native status, muntjac deer have become increasingly common in the UK, with their numbers and range continuing to grow.