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.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiencias con relato local y mirada cultural sobre los esteros.★ 5 - Reserva Natural Estero Alma
Reserva natural privada en Loreto. Senderos interpretativos, safari fotográfico…★ 5 - Jurassic Plant - Tour Nocturno
El único jardín de plantas carnívoras de Argentina y pionero en Latinoamérica. Tour…★ 5 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Tour de avistaje de aves y safari fotográfico con guías ornitólogos especializados…★ 5
Species profile
- Common nameMarsh Deer
- Scientific nameBlastocerus dichotomus
- GroupMammal
- StatusNative
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