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Study Reveals Red Brocket Deer Can Learn Commands

10/10/2025

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A study published in PLOS One shows red brocket deer (Mazama americana) can learn commands, challenging the idea that deer are untrainable.
Conducted in Brazil, the study links training success to temperament: calmer deer learn better, while highly reactive ones struggle.
Findings also show physiological stress levels predict learning capacity, supporting tailored training and implications for wildlife management.

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Story summary

A study published in PLOS One shows red brocket deer (Mazama americana) can learn commands, challenging the idea that deer are untrainable.
Conducted in Brazil, the study links training success to temperament: calmer deer learn better, while highly reactive ones struggle.
Findings also show physiological stress levels predict learning capacity, supporting tailored training and implications for wildlife management.