Marsh Deer

A beautiful and surprisingly ruddy coloured deer, seen on 4 different days.

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, we don't often get a mammal intro, had never heard of this species before. Nice job! Posted 2 months ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, I have another couple of sightings to go through, so you may see another individual yet. Posted 2 months ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    The more the merrier :) Posted 2 months ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Yes indeed, this was mentioned along the Rio Juruena & in the Pantanal. {;¬) Posted 2 months ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Beautiful capture! Posted 2 months ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Jivko. Posted 2 months ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great introduction Posted 2 months ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Niel. Posted 2 months ago

The Marsh deer

The marsh deer is the largest deer species from South America reaching a length of 2 m and a shoulder height of 1.2 m. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. The latter half of its scientific name refers to the forked antlers. Marsh deer resemble the North American mule deer or blacktail deer.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by NattyOne

By NattyOne

Uploaded Oct 28, 2022. Captured Aug 11, 2022 21:00.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
f/6.3
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ISO1000
400mm