Which native deer species is the largest cervid in South America, inhabiting the Iberá wetlands and Paraná delta?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Ciervo de los Pantanos (Marsh deer / Blastocerus dichotomus)
- Step 1: Marsh deer can weigh up to 150 kilograms and feature splayed hooves for walking in marshes. Step 2. They have striking reddish-brown coats with black lower legs. Answer: The Ciervo de los Pantanos (Marsh deer / Blastocerus dichotomus). Why not the others: The species is protected in Iberá National Park and the Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park in Campana.
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