The Southern pudu (Pudu puda) is the smallest deer species in the world, found in the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. Standing only 32 to 44 centimeters (13 to 17 inches) tall at the shoulder and weighing between 6.4 and 13.6 kilograms (14 to 30 pounds), this tiny deer is known for its delicate build and shy personality. Pudus prefer dense underbrush, where they feed on leaves, bark, and fallen fruit. Despite their size, they are surprisingly agile, skillfully

Did you know? The Southern Pudu is one of the world's smallest deer species! 🦌 Native to Chile, these tiny, agile, and adorable creatures look like they’ve stepped straight out of a fairytale. 🌿✨ #NatureLovers #WildlifeWonder #landofdiversity2 | Tech It Out with Yang Zhao

Meet the pudu, the tiny deer with a big personality 🦌🌿 Standing just over a foot tall, pudus are the smallest deer on Earth. With their round faces, short legs, and little antlers, they look like something out of a fairytale. Small in size, huge in charm. #Pudu #SouthAmericanWildlife #WildlifePhotography #DeerLove | Discvr Blog

Bringing up babies 🍼 From precious pudus to tiny tanks, the summer of 2024 was one for the babies. There's loads of littles still running around but they grow up fast so be sure to stop by the Safari Park ASAP. #babyboom #babyanimals #ohbabybaby #sdzsafaripark | San Diego Zoo Safari Park