Pampas Deer

Pampas deer have tan fur that is lighter on the inner of their legs and undersides. The seasons do not affect the color of their coats. They have white patches on their throats and dots over their mouths. The distance between their shoulders is 60–65 cm (24–26 in) for women and 65–70 cm (26–28 in) for men. When they run, they lift their short, bushy tails, which range in length from 10 to 15 cm, to display a white patch, just like white-tailed deer do.

Adult males typically weigh 24–34 kg (53–75 lb), but have been documented up to 40 kg (88 lb), and females typically weigh 22–29 kg (49–64 lb). They are a small species of deer, with relatively little sexual dimorphism. Males have small, lightweight antlers that are 3-pronged, which go through a yearly cycle of shedding in August or September, with a new grown set by December. The lower front main prong of the antlers is not divided, but the upper prong is. Females have hair whorls that look like tiny antlers stubs. Females and males have different stances during urination. Males have a strong smell secreted from glands in their back hooves that can be detected up to 1.5 km away. Compared to other small ruminants, the males have small testicles relative to their body size.

Being extremely cautious and cryptic, they will swiftly hide in thick vegetation if they perceive any danger. With powerful legs and a broad field of vision, the pampas deer was adapted for racing across open plains. To get away from predators, it can run quickly in zigzags. The deer's excellent senses of smell and hearing were average. Although they are not very aquatic, they can swim, primarily to traverse rivers or flooded pastures. Males only have antlers, which they utilize to fend off predators or competitors.

They rub plants and things with the scent glands on their faces and heads. They frequently bite, yet they rarely engage in combat; instead, they spar with one another. When threatened, they run off for around 100–200 meters while hiding low in the undergrowth. If they are by themselves, they might simply leave without a trace. In order to divert a predator, females with a fawn will seem to limp. Pampas deer occasionally engage in nighttime activities but typically graze throughout the day. They enjoy exploring and are quite inquisitive. They frequently stand on their hind legs to view over objects or reach food. They do not have seasonal or even daily motions and are sedentary. The deer in Argentina and Uruguay have fewer natural predators. They used to be the prey of cougars and many more jaguars. Those in Brazil still have the felines to fear.

Threats

• Habitat loss from agriculture, cattle ranching, soy farming, and fencing.

• Disease transmission from livestock.

• Hunting and past overexploitation.

• Competition with native and introduced species.

Conservation Status

• IUCN Red List: Near Threatened (NT)

Conservation Efforts

• Protected areas in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay.

• Captive breeding and reintroduction projects.

• Habitat management and livestock disease control.

• Anti-poaching enforcement.

• Rescue and rehabilitation centers.

• Awareness campaigns against illegal pet trade.

The gregarious deer of the Pampas live in herds. Because there is no gender distinction between these groupings, bucks (males) will move among them. Normally, there are just 2 to 6 deer in a group, but in regions with abundant food, there may be many more. There are neither harems nor monogamous partnerships among them. Pampas deer put on shows of dominance but do not defend their territory or partners. They demonstrate dominance by maintaining an upright posture, attempting to keep one side forward, and moving slowly and deliberately. Bucks scrape their horns on the ground and rub them into the foliage while they are challenging one another. Opposing research shows that Pampas deer avoid areas inhabited by cattle, and when cattle are absent have much larger home ranges. They are extremely shy and, when startled, flee into thick woodland.

Their habitat includes water and hills, often with winter drought, and grass that is high enough to cover a standing deer. Many of them live on the Pantanal wetlands, where there are ongoing conservation efforts, and other areas of annual flooding cycles. Human activity has changed much of the original landscape.

• Movement Pattern: Not a Migrant

• Individual Type: Solo/Herd

• Population Trend: Decreasing

• Population: 20,000-80,000

• Locomotion: Terrestrial

• Habitat: Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Riparian; Wetland; Mountain.

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  • Extant (Resident): Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Paraguay; Uruguay

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Adult stag and doe cannot be tame, but the fawn can tame in Rapunzel's world. The fawn feed harmless and eat any leaves or seeds and shoots depending on the same appetite for New World deer.

In contrast to Rapunzel's universe, the pampas deer were not appropriate as pets in our own universe. Large wide areas and specific foods are necessary for these deer, and they become stressed easily in captivity. In most countries, they are protected by law; without appropriate authorization, ownership is prohibited. Deer can injure people with their antlers or kicks. It is recommended to keep them in conservation initiatives rather than as household pets

Fossil records indicate that New World deer traveled to South America from North America as part of the Great American Interchange around 2.5 million years ago, following the formation of the Isthmus of Panama. They rapidly evolved into different species, with only a few surviving today. Due to the large continental glaciers and the high soil acidity in areas where there were no glaciers, a huge part of the fossil record has been destroyed, so there is no indication of what these early New World deer looked like. Fossil records begin with clear differentiation and are close to what they look like now. The Pampas deer evolved as plains dwellers; their direct ancestor first appeared during the Pleistocene epoch.

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