Description
The Brocket Deer (Mazama spp.) is a lesser-known but fascinating deer species found in dense forests from Mexico to northern Argentina. These small, solitary deer are highly elusive and adapted to life in tropical and subtropical environments.
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Belongs to the genus Mazama, which includes over 10 species
- Lives in thick vegetation and is mostly nocturnal or crepuscular
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Uses short, straight antlers for defense and occasional sparring
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Feeds on fallen fruits, leaves, bark, and shoots
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Plays a key ecological role in seed dispersal
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Very little is known due to their shy nature and remote habitat