Fauna
The Magellanic subpolar forests are home to the Southern Pudú, the world's smallest deer, which stands only 35–45 cm (14-18 inches) high at the shoulder. Other animal species include the Cougar (Puma concolor) and the endangered Southern River Otter (Lontra provocax). Endemic rodents include the Patagonian rat, the mole mouse, and the viscacha, a small rodent that looks almost like a rabbit with a long, bushy tail.
Native bird species include the Magellanic Woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus), Patagonian Sierra-finch (Phrygilus patagonicus), Patagonian Mockingbird (Mimus patagonicus), and Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus).
The rich Magellanic coastal waters and numerous rocky islets host many seabirds, including albatrosses, auks, gulls, terns, and penguins.
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