An emblematic species of South America that was believed extinct decades ago reappeared on the coasts of Chile

Karen Olaya Mendoza - La República - 12/02
This discovery, confirmed in 2024, suggests the possible existence of new huemules subpopulations in unexplored areas of Patagonia.

Researchers at the Rewilding Chile Foundation have confirmed the sighting of a young male huemul in Cabe Froward National Park, in the Magallanes region, Chile. This finding has been qualified as a significant event for the conservation of this species, which has been critical of extinction for decades. The population of this cervid has decreased dramatically due to poaching and the degradation of its natural habitat.

The sighting has aroused the interest of conservationists and fauna experts...
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