Pampas deer
A species of Pampas deer Scientific name : Ozotoceros bezoarticus Genus : Pampas deer
Pampas deer, A species of Pampas deer
Scientific name: Ozotoceros bezoarticus
Genus: Pampas deer
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Description
The Pampas Deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus), also called Kamphirsch, is a deer of South America.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Pampas deer, commonly known as the Pampas deer, mainly feeds on a variety of grasses, herbs, and shrubs. Its diet often varies with seasons showing preferential grazing of certain grasses during rainy times, supplemented with leaves and shoot during dry periods.
Appearance
Pampas deer is a medium-sized deer, with a slender and well-proportioned body covered in reddish-brown fur. Its most striking feature is its long, forked antlers, which are exclusive to males. The underparts of its body are white, creating a striking contrast. Juveniles carry a spotted coat which they shed as they mature.
Behavior
Pampas deer is a gregarious herbivore, congregating in groups for protection against predators. Notably elusive, they display a leap-and-bound escape strategy. These animals exhibit a polygamous mating system, males competing fiercely for harems. Males also mark territory using glandular secretions. Their lifestyle primarily involves grazing, often shifting to new feeding grounds, adapting to wetland habitats during dry seasons.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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