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Rare Huemul Deer Population Discovered in Remote Chilean Park

10/7/2025

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A survey at Cape Froward National Park confirms 10 huemul deer in remote areas.
The park spans 300,000 acres, with over 231,000 donated by Rewilding Chile and Tompkins Conservation.
Experts used helicopters to access treacherous terrain, revealing deer tracks and sightings.
The area’s isolation has preserved the population, even as fewer than 1,500 huemul remain in Chile and Argentina.

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Story summary

A survey at Cape Froward National Park confirms 10 huemul deer in remote areas.
The park spans 300,000 acres, with over 231,000 donated by Rewilding Chile and Tompkins Conservation.
Experts used helicopters to access treacherous terrain, revealing deer tracks and sightings.
The area’s isolation has preserved the population, even as fewer than 1,500 huemul remain in Chile and Argentina.