Country
Class
Habitat
Spotting Area
Conservation Status
Endemic
Alpaca
The alpaca is a domesticated South American camelid known for its soft, luxurious fleece. Adults typically measure about 81 to 99 centimeters at the shoulder and weigh between 48 to…
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Amazon River Dolphin
The Amazon river dolphin has a stocky body and a long beak. Adult males are larger than females and develop a distinct pink color, especially on their bellies. Their flippers…
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Andean Tapir
The Mountain Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque), also known as the Andean tapir, is the smallest of the three tapir species. Adults typically measure about 180 to 220 centimeters in body length,…
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Baird’s Tapir
Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is a remarkable, three-toed ungulate native to the rainforests and swamps of Central America, ranging from southern Mexico to northwestern Colombia. Sporting a coat of dark…
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Brazilian Tapir
The Brazilian tapir (Tapirus terrestris), also known as the South American tapir, is a large herbivorous mammal found in the forests and grasslands of South America. Adults typically weigh 150-250…
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Brown Bear
The brown bear is one of the largest bear species, found across North America, Europe, and Asia. Adult males can weigh between 180-545 kg, while females typically weigh between 135-360…
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Brown-throated Sloth
The Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is a cat-sized mammal, typically weighing 8-9 pounds, has a round head, a short snout, small eyes, long legs, tiny ears and a stubby tail….
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Capybara
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. They have a robust, barrel-shaped body, short head, and a blunt nose. Adult capybaras can reach a length of about 106…
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Colombian Red Howler Monkey
The Red-howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus) is a large primate found in the forests of South America. Adult males typically weigh 6-9 kg and measure 49-72 cm in body length, with…
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Cotton-headed Tamarin
The cotton-headed tamarin, also known as the cotton-top tamarin, is a small New World monkey notable for its distinctive white crest of fur that flows over its head and shoulders,…
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Crab-eating Fox
The Crab-eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous), also known as the forest fox, is a medium-sized canid found in central South America. It has a slender body, a bushy tail, and a…
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Giant Anteater
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. They have a distinctive appearance, with a long snout, bushy tail, and coarse fur….
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Giant Armadillo
The giant armadillo is the largest species of armadillo. It has a distinctive protective shell made of bony plates called osteoderms. Adults can reach a length of 150 centimeters including…
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Giant Otter
The giant otter is the largest otter species and is notable for its impressive size and aquatic adaptations. Adults typically measure 1.5 to 1.8 meters in body length, with the…
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Gray-handed Night Monkey
The gray-handed night monkey (Aotus griseimembra) is a small, nocturnal primate found in northern South America. They have a body length of 27-48 cm and a tail length of 26-39…
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Humboldt’s Squirrel Monkey
The squirrel monkey is a small, agile primate with a slender body and a long, prehensile tail that aids in its arboreal lifestyle. Adult Cassiquiarensis squirrel monkeys measure about 25…
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Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are remarkable creatures, admired for their grace, intelligence, and the vital role they play in marine ecosystems. Protecting these whales and their habitats is crucial for maintaining the…
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Jaguar
The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large, powerful feline with a robust build. Adult jaguars typically measure 150 to 180 centimeters in length, with a tail length of 70 to…
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Mediterranean Monk Seal
Appearance: The Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus, is a medium-sized seal characterized by its robust body and short, broad flippers. Adults typically measure between 2.4 to 2.8 meters (7.9 to…
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Mountain Vizcacha
The mountain vizcacha is a rodent native to the Andean mountains of South America. Resembling a large rabbit or chinchilla, it has a long, bushy tail, large ears, and thick,…
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Neotropical River Otter
The Neotropical river otter is a medium-sized otter species with a slender, elongated body and short legs. Adults typically measure 90 to 150 centimeters in length, including the tail which…
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Ocelot
The ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat native to Central and South America, as well as Mexico. They have a sleek, golden-yellow coat with black spots and rosettes, which provides…
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Ornate Titi
The ornate titi (Plecturocebus ornatus) is a small primate found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia. Adults typically weigh around 0.8-1.2 kg and measure 30-40 cm in body length, with…
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Panamanian White-faced Capuchin
The Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator), also known as the Panamanian white-headed capuchin or Central American white-faced capuchin, is a medium-sized New World monkey of the family Cebidae, subfamily Cebinae….
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Puma
The puma, also known as the cougar, mountain lion, or panther, is a large, solitary cat found in the Americas. They have a sleek, muscular body, powerful limbs, and a…
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Pygmy Marmoset
The pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, with adults weighing between 100 to 150 grams and measuring about 12 to 15 centimeters in body length, excluding the…
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Spectacled Bear
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is a medium-to-large bear species native to the Andean region of South America. Males typically weigh between 130-200 kg and measure…
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Sperm Whale
The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales and one of the most iconic marine mammals. Adult males can reach up to 16 meters in length and weigh…
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White-tailed Deer
The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a medium-sized deer native to North America, Central America, and northern South America. Adult males, known as bucks, typically weigh 68-136 kg and measure…
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