Pudú

Nim Breitenfeld and Chris Bishop

25 July, 2016

Pudú?

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Pudú Fawn

Tree climbing deer

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Pudú Adult

Chilean mountain goat

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Pudú

Pudú!

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What it do?

What it do?

It barks when it feels threatened and if chased, the Pudú will run in a zig-zag pattern. Pudús are rumoured to die from fear-induced cardiac arrest if greatly surprised.

Threats to the Pudú

  • Hungry dogs
  • Deforestation
  • Diseases
  • Illegal pet trade
  • Bad Pudú moms

Conservation

  • Zoos
  • Rehabilitation programs
  • Nahuel Huapi National Park
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Global Efforts

  • World Wildlife Fund
  • Wildlife Conservation Society
  • CITES: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species