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Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
🦌 Native species of the Iberá

Marsh Deer

Blastocerus dichotomus

The largest deer in South America (up to 150 kg). Vulnerable in Argentina: Iberá is one of its last refuges.

Its feet with interdigital webbing let it move across flooded terrain, making it unique among deer. Its branched antlers can measure 60 cm. Iberá protects one of the largest populations in Argentina.

Behaviour

Solitary or in small groups. Active at dawn and dusk along the edges of the wetland.

How and when to see it

Dawn along the edges of the wetland. Portals Uguay, San Nicolás and Laguna Iberá.

Where to see it in the Iberá

The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where marsh deer has confirmed presence:

Tours to see it

Verified providers operating at the gateways where marsh deer lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.

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