Nashville Zoo has announced the birth of a male southern pudu calf, one of the world’s smallest deer species.
The calf was born on May 8 to mother Bosa and father Pacu, just ahead of Mother’s Day. Visitors can now see the family at the zoo’s Expedition Peru habitat, although the newborn may remain hidden while adjusting to its surroundings.
Southern pudus are native to southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. Known for their shy nature, they live in dense forests and feed on leaves, fruits and bamboo.