Life-Threatening Foot Disease Found in Endangered Huemul Deer in Chile

Scientists report the first cases of foot disease for endangered huemul deer in Chilean Patagonia in a study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of California, Davis’ One Health Institute, with partnering institutions in Chile and the United States. 

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South Andean Deer (Huemul) - Hippocamelus bisulcus - Carnivora

Putative parapoxvirus-associated foot disease in the endangered huemul deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus) in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Chile

Argentina Wildlife Health Center / School of Veterinary Medicine

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Captive breeding employed to rescue Chile's national animal, a shy deer