Unusual Animals In South America
With almost 60 UNESCO Heritage sites your travels may include visiting the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina or Machu Picchu Peru or maybe the Atacama Desert Chile.
Unusual animals in south america. It is native to South America and can grow up to around 2 feet tall and 4 feet long. Banjo Catfish The banjo catfish is extremely shy and known for hiding from onlookers. Seeing one is undoubtedly cool but make sure to keep your distance.
Andean condors are the largest raptor in the world and the largest bird of flight in South America. South americas largest tropical rainforest is the amazon here you can find golden lion tamarins amazon horned frogs capuchin monkeys emerald tree boas and many many more. Photos of some interesting animals you might not of ever noticed before.
Mother nature didnt stop with the family pet and animals on the local farm though. South Americas Weirdest Animals dives into the depths of the South American wild to investigate the. Most of the wildlife can be spotted in national parks or the wild while traveling independently.
Unlike other opossums it has waterproof fur and webbed feet which make swimming easier. Arapaima One of the largest freshwater fish Armadillo Can curl into a hard protective ball. It has a wide distribution across south america but the animal especially likes the warm humid environs of the amazon river basin.
Where in dry lowland they have a smaller size and longer neck. The sloth is another of unique South America Animals its lazy nature is an uncommon feature in the animal kingdomInteresting reptiles like Anaconda the largest snake Boa Constrictor one of. For travelers visiting the region there are many options to experience the.
Maned Wolf A common mammal of South America the maned wolf is found in parts of Brazil Paraguay Bolivia Argentina and Peru. Stunning landscapes harbor elusive critters that have evolved to thrive here. The North American Porcupine has a unique history of migrating up north from South America becoming one of the largest rodents you can find on your hikes.