Chilean deer featured in our national shield. The body of the males reaches a length of 163 cm, height of the withers of 90 cm, and a short tail between 10 and 20 cm. Its weight is between 40 and 100 kg. The females are a little smaller. Has long ears (20 cm) with large, extended glands, in front of the eyes. Only the males have horns with two points. Its fur is thick and dense with a skin color that varies according to seasons between a dark brown to a lighter brown or yellow with grey stripes. In the anal and inguinal it has a white color. In the internal ears, outside the eyes and in the nose it has greyish color.
The huemul is a scarce, little seen animal, in a constant danger of extinction.

Family: Cervidae

Distribution: Ñuble (8th Region), Chiloé continental (10th Region), Aysén (11th Region) and Magallanes (12th Region), from approximately 450 to 1300 m. In the past, this species could be found from Cachapoal (8th Region), onwards.

Habitat: It is found in forests and steep areas.