Animals In South America

Squirrel

Squirrel

Discover the fascinating world of squirrels! From their varied species to their place in the Sciuridae family, learn everything you need to know about these beloved mammals.

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoons are known for their grey fur, black masks around their eyes and bushy, ringed tails. They have a wide distribution and can be found in wooded areas and even cities. The most common species is the North American raccoon. Raccoons are nocturnal mammals and have an omnivorous diet.

Deer

Deer

Discover the fascinating world of deers! From their varied species to their place in the Cervidae family, learn everything you need to know about these beloved mammals.

Fox

Fox

Foxes are small, dog-like animals. They are easily recognisable by their pointed ears, narrow snouts and bushy tails. These cunning animals are swift runners, sly in nature, and live in family groups. The fox, a symbol of resilience, adaptability and cleverness, is often known as "a master of stealth and strategy".

Monkey

Monkey

Simiiformes or Simians

Discover the fascinating world of monkeys! From their varied species to their place in the Cercopithecidae family for Old-World monkey and Callitrichidae, Cebidae, Aotidae, Pitheciidae and Atelidae families for New-World monkey, learn everything you need to know about these mammals.

Vulture

Vulture

Accipitridae and Cathartidae

Vultures are large, bare headed social raptors that live in every continent except Australia and Antarctica. They are often referred to as nature’s janitors due to their role in removing carrion and preventing the spread of disease. In different cultures, vulture symbolize death, darkness or even good fortune.

Eagle

Eagle

Eagles are large, powerfully built birds of prey with keen eyesight, hooked beaks and strong talons, often referred to as the "king of birds". They are fierce hunters and can soar to great heights. Eagles are known for their unique nesting habits and their long-term partnerships with their mate. They have been revered in many cultures.

Kite

Kite

Milvus migrans and Milvus milvus

Discover the fascinating world of kites! From their varied species to their place in the Accipitridae family, learn everything you need to know about these birds.

Owl

Owl

Owls are nocturnal birds of prey known for their large, forward-facing eyes, excellent hearing and silent flight. They are most active at night and hunt a variety of small mammals, insects and other birds for food that varies depending on the species and habitats. Owls are revered for positive and negative symbolism in many cultures.

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Discover the fascinating world of hummingbirds! From their varied species to their place in the Trochilidae family, learn everything you need to know about these beloved birds.

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

Discover the fascinating world of kingfishers! From their varied species to their place in the Alcedinidae family, learn everything you need to know about these birds.

Woodpecker

Woodpecker

Picidae (Picinea)

A woodpecker is a bird known for its drilling abilities into trees, typically to find insects for food. They have strong beaks, long sticky tongues and specialized feet to grip tree bark and branches. Woodpeckers also have unique head anatomy and brain structure, including a shock-absorbing neck to minimize the impact of pecking.

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