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The mammals of South America include the llama and alpaca. The Anteater with its big snout is also a native of South America. The Armadillo has a hard covering on its body that protects it from danger. The Brazilian Tapir is a mammal with a small trunk.
Among the rodents of South America are the Chinchilla, a small furry one living in the Andes, Capybara, the largest rodent in the world and Coypu, a semi-aquatic rodent. The sloth is another of unique South America Animals, its lazy nature is an uncommon feature in the animal kingdom.
Interesting reptiles like Anaconda, the largest snake, Boa Constrictor, one of the deadliest snakes, Caiman, a carnivorous reptile, lizards like the Iguana and the Basilisk are some of the famous inhabitants of South America.
Beautiful butterflies like Blue Morpho Butterfly and poisonous insects like the Black Widow Spider live in South America. Wild cats like the Jaguar, the Cougar and the Catamount are the primary carnivores among South America Animals.
Birds include Blue and Yellow Macaw, the Egret, the Pelican, the Flamingo, the Great Horned Owl and the Harpy Eagle. Tree frogs as well as other kinds of amphibians are found in the rain forests.
The most dangerous fish of South America is the Piranha, a fresh water fish that feeds on meat.
Sloths, jaguars, bats, and quite a variety of insects live in the natural habitats of South America. The jungle can be your friend, too. And let's don't forget the boto, a pink dolphin that lives near the mouth of the Amazon river. They are QUITE amazin'..
Many different species like, monkeys,snakes , turtles , crocodiles , jaguars , types of birds and many types of plants! There are still many others.. Depending on which part you live on.
Some include...
The Brazilian Tapir
Armadillo
Ocelot
Kapibara (or Capybara)
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The variety seems endless and many are quite unususal. Check out the Alpaca, Sloth and the Tapir.
yes they are used as pack animals and are also called 'small camels without humps' by some.
well climate differences...majority of the animals found in south american can not be found in north america. most of south america is a jungle and a forest. and their are natives in south america. :)
Some animals that are native to the South American pampas are the great Pampa Finch, long-tailed reed finch, rheas, Geoffrey's cat, and guanaco that is a llama-like animal. The pampas are grassland regions of South America, such as in Argentina.
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