Brocket Deer

Shy red brocket deer slips between tree roots in Amazon and Andean foothill forests. Its chestnut coat and tiny antlers keep it hidden. At dawn and dusk it browses fruit and leaves, quietly scattering seeds that help the jungle renew itself.
🐾 Technical factsheet
🔖 Type: Mammal
🔬 Scientific name: Mazama americana
🌿 Habitat: Rainforest
🍽 Diet: Herbivore
🌍 Continents: South America
📏 Size: 60–80 cm at the shoulder
⚖️ Weight: 15–30 kg
🕐 Activity: Crepuscular
🧠 Social behavior: Solitary
📉 IUCN status: Least Concern
⏳ Lifespan: Up to 12 years in the wild
Habitat: The Brocket Deer lives in Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia