Black Caimans are part of the alligator family. They’re the biggest species in that family. They are found in the Amazon River basin, in countries including Bolivia, Brazil,…
Hiding among the cloud-soaked forests of the Andes Mountains lives an elusive mesocarnivore that has evaded scientific discovery until recently- the olinguito.
Just as in North America, the mesocarnivores of South America face threats borne from misunderstanding. The crab-eating fox, also known as the wood fox or maikong, is one…
The South American Gray Fox, or Lycalopex griseus, is found in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and on both sides of the Andes.1 They are about 1.5-3 feet long, with…
Hidden within the vast jungles and waterways of Central and South America lives one of the rarest and most threatened canines on Earth. In an ironic twist, the…
The Crab-Eating Fox, which is also known as the Savanna Fox or Crab-Eating Dog, can be found in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.1&2 They are 24-28 inches long,…
The Pampas Fox is found in South America.1 They live in Uruguay, Paraguay, and certain regions within Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina.2 They live in the Pampas, often preferring…
This carnivore is one of the largest cats in the world. They come in third place, right behind the tiger and lion. Within the United States, they take…
•Chris Anderson
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