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Southern pudu
Scientific name: Pudu puda
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: CERVIDAE
Group: Mammals
Shyness: Very shy
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 05.05-30.06
Gestation: 210–220 jours
Births: 01.09-30.11
Habitat:
Temperate South American forests, shrubby and mountainous areas
Description:
The southern pudu is the world's smallest deer, measuring 35–45 cm at the shoulder and weighing 7–10 kg, with dense reddish-brown fur. A secretive and crepuscular species of temperate South American forests, it feeds mainly on leaves, fungi and fallen fruits. During the rutting period, males mark a small territory by rubbing against shrubs and emitting soft calls.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself discreetly near a clearing or waterhole, remain still and photograph at dawn or dusk when the animal is most active. Use a fast shutter speed and shallow depth of field to isolate the subject.
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