We wanted to introduce you to our tiniest new friend and our latest wildlife rehabilitation and release resident. Once he has grown and is independent, we will release him on the property to live his life as a wild deer.
He is an Amazonian brown brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira). An average adult weighs around 16 kg (34 lbs) and is 1050–850 mm (33–42 in) long. This little guy is approximately six weeks old, so he is significantly smaller. We jokingly call him a “Barbie deer” because he is so cute and tiny that he almost looks unreal. He is very independent and has captured our hearts. We have one other brown brocket deer here who is around four months old.
Adults live alone, but these two seem to enjoy spending time together. The little one is very independent; within a few hours of arriving, he began nibbling on grass. In contrast, the older one who has been here for over a month is still very picky with grazing, has just begun eating cut-up food well, and would prefer to stay on a bottle forever.
They were both rescued by SEMA in the aftermath of the wildfires that affected our region. It is unknown if they were orphaned in the fire or separated from their mothers. Regardless, we are very grateful that they were found and turned in to the local authorities and that they will ultimately be released into the wild to live life as they should.
Even though they are tiny, they are still stockier than the much larger deer we are used to in North America. They are tanks—just the tiniest tanks we’ve ever seen!
You can learn more about our Wildlife Rehab & Release program on our website here: https://globalelephants.org/our-wildlife-rehab-release-program/.
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David Brickner says
December 18, 2020 at 3:11 pmSooo adorable! ThankU so much for their care. Just like the elephants, they are pure innocence! I wish you would let me come for 3-6 months to help take care of the elephants! It would be a dream come true!?
Patricia Aguilar says
December 18, 2020 at 3:11 pmYou do so much good beyond your huge charges for any animals who need you.
Nannette Stone says
December 18, 2020 at 3:25 pmWhat a sweet little soul ?
SHEILA says
December 18, 2020 at 3:27 pmAAAHH SO GORGEOUS AND SWEET! POOR BABY LOST FROM MUMMA❗️??R U FEEDING HIM SOME MILK❓SO GLAD YOU ALL ARE HELPING HIM! NICE HE WILL NOT FEAR YOU HUMANS TOO MUCH AND HANG OUT IN THE JUNGLE! MAYBE TURN UP NOW AND THEN TO VISIT??❤️
Kat Blais says
December 18, 2020 at 6:59 pmyes, he gets a bottle 4 times a day.
Elaine richard says
December 18, 2020 at 3:53 pmYay, tiny tanks!
Cintia Abney says
December 18, 2020 at 3:59 pmOhh Trying to find out their Brazilian name. Its not veado campeiro nor veado mateiro (diff species names) Do you know their popular name locally in Portuguese?
Kat Blais says
December 18, 2020 at 7:19 pmmateiro
Nancy Shaw says
December 18, 2020 at 4:01 pm: )
arie says
December 18, 2020 at 4:47 pmWhat a sweetheart!!
He ‘s one of the lucky unlucky ones, being rescued and cared for until he’s big enough to make it on his own ?❤️
Patricia Hunt says
December 18, 2020 at 5:01 pmOooooh! I love those tiny tanks! ?
Deanna Young says
December 18, 2020 at 5:32 pmOh how wonderful to be able to nurture these beautiful gentle souls of the forests . I have always fawned over them .? I would love to hear about BambiBarbie life from time to time and of course the other as well. This has made my day !
Sherry says
December 18, 2020 at 5:47 pmA very wonderful Christmas gift. Merry Christmas! I hope to see more of him!☺️♥️♥️
Jillyp says
December 18, 2020 at 5:54 pmThey’re lovely ? ??
Kelejan says
December 18, 2020 at 6:12 pmAw! You would look after the world if you could. Do you bottle feed him as well?
Kat Blais says
December 18, 2020 at 6:58 pmYes, he is receiving a bottle 4 times a day.
Linda says
December 18, 2020 at 6:37 pmAdorable. Thank heavens they were saved and turned over to you to rehab, lucky little fellows!
Tammy says
December 18, 2020 at 7:43 pmSooo darn adorable just want to give them a hug and smooch!
Nishant Bhajaria says
December 18, 2020 at 10:50 pmThey are so beautiful, just like all animals!
Sallie says
December 19, 2020 at 12:37 amHOW ADORABLE & HOPEFUL IS THIS SWEET BABY, UNTOUCHED AND TEACHING US TO BE QUIET AND BE SUBTLE UNDERCOVER! ANOTHER WONDERFUL CRITTER FROM THE BUSH . . . I FEAR FOR ITS LIFE & FUTURE . . . SO BE WELL AND BE SAFE AS YOU CAN BE . . .
Sallie says
December 19, 2020 at 2:02 amSO SWEET . . . I WONDER IF THEY ARE FASCINATED BY THE ELEPHANTS AND VISA VERSA! IT WOULD BE FUN TO SEE “BARBIE DEER” WALK WITH THE FOUR-PACK! THEY MIGHT BE AMUSED OR FASCINATED! OR MAYBE NOT . . .
Wim says
December 19, 2020 at 2:29 amEspecially the smallest friends need our protecting hands. They are adorable and heartwarming. All animals MATTER. ?
Beji says
December 19, 2020 at 9:50 amOh dear! They are precious!
Rosie P says
December 19, 2020 at 12:32 pmAdorable souls given another chance of life. Thank you for all you do.
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