Which endangered deer of the Patagonian Andes is depicted on the Argentine 100-peso banknote?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus), a National Natural Monument
- Step 1: Fewer than 1,500 huemuls survive in fragmented mountain forests of Argentina and Chile. Step 2. It has a stout build and short legs adapted to climbing rocky alpine crags. Answer: The Huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus), a National Natural Monument. Why not the others: It has zero fear of humans, which contributed to historical overhunting and endangerment.
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