Pudú
The Pudú (Pudu) is a genus of small deer native to the forests of South America. It is the world's smallest deer.
Pudú
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Cervidae > Pudu > P. puda
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1 - 1.5 feet
(0.3 - 0.5 m)
Average Weight
15 - 20 lbs
(6.8 - 9.1 kg)
Average Life Span
8 - 10 years
Gestation Period
200 - 220 days
Did You Know?
The Pudú is the smallest deer in the world, standing only about 13-17 inches tall at the shoulder.
There are two species of Pudú: the Northern Pudú and the Southern Pudú, both native to South America.
Despite their small size, Pudús are excellent climbers and can navigate dense undergrowth.
They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, twigs, bark, and fallen fruits.
Pudús are solitary and shy animals, making them difficult to spot in the wild.
When threatened, a Pudú will often freeze or zig-zag through vegetation to escape predators.
Their short antlers are shed annually, usually in late summer.
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