What is another word for mazama?
Pronunciation: [mazˈɑːmə] (IPA) 
Mazama is a word that refers to a genus of deer, specifically the mountain deer found in the Andes and North America. There are several synonyms for the word mazama such as virginia deer, Odocoileus virginianus, whitetail, and Columbian black-tailed deer. These deer are often hunted for their meat, hide, and antlers. The word mazama originates from the Nahuatl language of indigenous people of Mexico. It is interesting to note that these deer have adapted to living in mountainous regions and have evolved to have shorter legs and larger lungs to survive at high altitudes. Regardless of what they are called, the mazama and its various synonyms are important parts of the natural ecosystem and should be protected.
