Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The southern huemul faces significant threats from habitat loss, competition with livestock, and predation by introduced species. Conservation efforts include habitat restoration and anti-poaching patrols, with some localized successes. Responsible safari tourism can help by funding conservation projects and raising awareness, while minimizing disturbance to the huemul's fragile mountain environment.
The south Andean deer, also known as the southern guemal, south Andean huemul, southern huemul, or Chilean huemul or güemul, is an endangered species of deer native to the mountains of Argentina and Chile. Along with the northern guemal or taruca, it is one of the two mid-sized deer in the Hippocamelus genus and ranges across the high mountainsides and cold valleys of the Andes. The distribution and habitat, behaviour, and diet of the deer have all been the subject of study. The viability of the small remaining population is an outstanding concern to researchers.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Southern Huemul. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.
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