Huemul Deer, Patagonia (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption A painful virus is affecting huemul deer, an iconic and endangered animals in Chilean Patagonia. Credit Alejandro Vila/Wildlife Conservation Society Usage Restrictions Provide credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.