There are about 200 pudu in zoos around the world. There are fewer than 10,000 southern pudu left in the wild in Argentina and Chile, and these numbers are rapidly decreasing because of habitat destruction, being hunted for food by humans, and killed by loose dogs. They are the second smallest deer in the world at 14-17 inches (35-43cm) at shoulder height. The Brandywine Zoo’s southern pudu are named Clover and Ande. Other projects planned include a new zoo entrance that will expand the footprint of the zoo with a new ticketing and security area, and a marquis South American Wetlands Habitat with Chilean Flamingos, sloths and other animals including pudu. Several significant projects have been completed at the zoo in the past five years as part of the larger Our Zoo Re-Imagined plan and capital campaign including the celebrated multi-species Madagascar Habitat and the Animal Care Hospital onsite. READ: Wilmington Police: Suspect Apprehended in Stolen Firearm Case
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