The Southern pudu (Pudu puda), the world’s smallest deer species, lives in the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. Standing only 32 to 44 centimeters (13 to 17 inches) tall at the shoulder and weighing between 6.4 and 13.6 kilograms (14 to 30 pounds), this tiny deer is known for its delicate build and shy nature. Pudus prefer dense underbrush where they feed on leaves, bark, and fallen fruit. Despite their small size, they are remarkably agile, using their climbin

Say hello to the world’s smallest deer species, the Pudu! This little fawn was born at the Queens Zoo in late June at about two pounds. The zoo says the Pudu, when fully grown, can weigh up to 15 to 20 pounds and stand 14-17 inches tall. Credit: Queens Zoo /TMX | Action News 5