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This is the pudú, the smallest deer in the world (and this one is still a baby). Native to South America, even as adults they only reach 30-40 cm tall - but as fawns, they look like pocket-sized spotted plush toys. For now, this little one spends most of its time staying close to mom, learning how to forage on leaves, fruits, and flowers. Another fun fact about them is that Baby pudús keep their white spots for camouflage, just like baby deer species around the world. 💚