A PatagoniaA geographical gem that includes parts of Chubut, La Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego, presents us with dreamy landscapes including imposing mountains, lush forests, crystal clear lakes and majestic rivers.
However, one of the region's beauties is threatened by a sad reality: the huemul, a deer adapted to life in the mountains, is a species found only in Patagonia and is in danger of extinction.
The Huemul and the danger of extinction
Patagonia is the habitat of this unique species Image: Canva Pro/Reproduction
This corner of the world not only impresses with its natural beauty, but is also home to an extraordinary biodiversity.
Among the different species that live in the region, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and invertebrates stand out, all of which form a unique ecosystem.
Amidst this diversity is the Huemul, a treasure of Patagonian fauna. It is a species of deer adapted to life in the mountains and is endemic to the Andes in the south of Chile and Argentina, the only place where we can admire its grace and majesty.
Unfortunately, despite its uniqueness, the huemul faces a serious threat it is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as an endangered species. die outdue to natural and human factors that threaten its survival.
Huemul's existence is threatened Image: Canva Pro/Reproduction
This extraordinary creature finds its home on steep, rocky slopes, among bushland, forests and scattered grasslands.
In the harsh winter, it seeks refuge in sunny areas and the necessary protection from predators such as the puma.
As a ruminant herbivore, the huemul selects its food carefully. The animal prefers sprouts and digestive plants that are low in fiber but high in nutritional value.
Habitat loss, poaching and predation are the shadows that haunt the Huemul. His way of remaining immobile in the face of danger, a strategy that often proves to be his undoing in the face of armed hunters, adds to the challenges posed by majesty Hard Face.
For these reasons, the animal has been increasingly influenced by human behavior and driven away from its beautiful home in Patagonia.