The southern pudu fawn born at Queens Zoo weighs just 2 pounds and is expected to grow to weigh only 15 to 20 pounds as an adult.
The southern pudu, among the world's smallest deer species, is listed as near threatened by the IUCN, impacted by habitat loss and invasive species.
Queens Zoo is involved in breeding efforts for southern pudus, aiming to maintain a genetically diverse population alongside other zoos since 2005.
The newborn pudu will live in a habitat shared with its parents at Queens Zoo, contributing to conservation efforts for this species.
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