Near Threatened
Pudu
Pudu
One of the world's smallest deer, living in dense temperate or cloud forests where it stays hidden among undergrowth.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
8–12 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity
Size
Shoulder height 30–44 cm; weight 6–13 kg
Scientific Name
Pudu
About Pudu
One of the world's smallest deer, living in dense temperate or cloud forests where it stays hidden among undergrowth.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–12 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity, a size of Shoulder height 30–44 cm; weight 6–13 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
Pudus often freeze motionless when alarmed, relying on camouflage and thick vegetation for protection.
Where Pudu Lives
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Valdivian temperate forest
, Chile
Andean cloud forest
, Ecuador