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Ozotoceros bezoarticus

Ozotoceros bezoarticus

The scientific name of the steppe deer is Ozotoceros bezoarticus, which is an endangered deer species unique to South America. In spring, they often gather in small groups of 3 to 5, and live alone or in pairs in winter. It is small and looks unremarkable. However, the male steppe deer has developed

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Scientific Name Ozotoceros bezoarticus
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IUCN Status LC
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    The scientific name of the steppe deer is Ozotoceros bezoarticus, which is an endangered deer species unique to South America. In spring, they often gather in small groups of 3 to 5, and live alone or in pairs in winter. It is small and looks unremarkable. However, the male steppe deer has developed scent glands on its hind legs, and the scent is so strong that it can spread up to 1.5 kilometers. Perhaps for this reason, steppe deer are easily targeted by hunters.

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    Traits & Behavior

    Male savannah deer have well-developed scent gland sacs on their hind legs

    Appearance

    The body is slender and the limbs are long.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in the Pampas of Argentina in South America.
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