ANDEAN DEERIngo Arndt

The South Andean deer, or huemul, is considered the southernmost deer in the world. An estimated 1.500 huemules live in Chile and Argentina, in small, fragmented populations that are vulnerable to a series of threats including forest fires, illegal hunting and reduction and deterioration of their habitat. It’s a robust, sturdy animal, and can be spotted solo or in small familiar groups. The males are characterized by pronged antlers that can grow up to roughly 12 inches. Female huemules do not have antlers, and are normally found accompanied by their calf from that season, as well as by a male.