One-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis unistriata)
The One-striped Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Wagner in 1842. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more
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Pygmy Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis kunsi)
The Pygmy Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Pine in 1975. It inhabits Brazil and Borneo. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more
Shrewish Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis sorex)
Brazilian Short-tailed Opossum ith their inquisitive nature and unique characteristics, the Shrewish Short-tailed Opossum is sure to captivate anyone who meets them. In this post, … Read more
South American Giant Rat (Kunsia tomentosus)
If you’re the kind of person who runs and screams at the sight of a mouse, I don’t recommend the South American Giant Rat as … Read more
Sloth (Choloepus)
Sloth is not a nickname most people would be happy about. Slow moving and unenergetic are its main traits. It spends it life just “hanging … Read more
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos Ornatus)
Also known as the Andean Bear or Tremarctos Ornatus, the Spectacled Bear is the only bear species native to South America. Its name “spectacled” is … Read more
Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi paniscus)
Have you ever played the game called Barrel of Monkeys? The Spider Monkey plays a real-life version of this game when it hooks tails with … Read more
Long-haired Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth)
The Long-haired Spider Monkey was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1806. It inhabits Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This particular species is currently (2003) … Read more
Bishop’s Fossorial Spiny Rat (Clyomys bishopi)
The Bishop’s Fossorial Spiny Rat was first reported by Avila-Pires and Wutke in 1981. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. This … Read more
Brazilian Spiny Rice Rat (Abrawayaomys ruschii)
Brazilian Rat The Brazilian Spiny Rice Rat was first reported by Cunha and Cruz in 1979. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this … Read more
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
When we think of monkeys, we picture long-tailed creatures swinging high in the trees with acrobatic ease. Squirrel Monkeys don’t exactly fit that description. In … Read more
Strange Big-eared Brown Bat
Bats are fascinating creatures that have always captured the imagination of humans. Among the many different types of bats, the big-eared brown bat stands out … Read more
Blackish Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri vanzolinii)
The Blackish Squirrel Monkey is currently listed as a vulnerable species (2003), and this particular species of monkey is also endemic to Brazil. The Blackish … Read more
Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)
Imagine being only eight inches tall and trying to cross a river or even a large field of crops. What a huge impossible task! Even … Read more
Black-faced Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus caissara)
The Black-faced Lion Tamarin was first documented in 1990. This Lion Tamarin has a golden body, and a black-face hence the name. The feet, tail … Read more
Masked Titi (Callicebus personatus)
Human lovers hold hands to show affection. Masked titis wrap their tails together. You might spot a couple cozy couple sitting in a tree, hunched … Read more
Coimbra’s Titi (Callicebus coimbrai)
The Coimbra’s Titi was discovered only in 1999 by Kobayashi & Langguth. It has since been assessed in 2003 and listed as critically endangered. This … Read more
Black-fronted Titi (Callicebus nigrifrons)
The Black-fronted Titi was discovered by Spix in 1823. It inhabits South-eastern Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This species is … Read more
Theresa’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis theresa)
The Theresa Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1921. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more
Three Banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
Animals have individual abilities to defend themselves against predators, but the Three Banded Armadillo has an extremely unique method of protection. He doesn’t run, camouflage … Read more
White-faced Tree Rat (Echimys chrysurus)
The White-faced Tree Rat is currently listed as a vulnerable species (2003), and this particular species of rat is also endemic to Brazilian. The White-faced … Read more
Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)
When you think of camouflage, a brightly colored Toco Toucan probably doesn’t come to mind. Yet, in the surrounding of the rainforest, this magnificently beautiful … Read more
Southern Bahian Masked Titi (Callicebus melanochir)
The Southern Bahian Masked Titi was discovered by Wied-Neuwied in 1820. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as vulnerable. This species is also … Read more
Northern Bahian Blond Titi (Callicebus barbarabrownae)
The Northern Bahian Blond Titi was discovered by Hershkovitz in 1990. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a critically endangered. This species … Read more
Giant Atlantic Tree Rat (Echimys thomasi)
The Giant Atlantic Tree Rat is currently listed as a vulnerable species (2003), and this particular species of rat is also endemic to Brazilian. The … Read more
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset (Callithrix geoffroyi)
The Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset was discovered by Humboldt in 1812. They are endemic to Brazil, and currently listed as a vulnerable species. They have a … Read more
Red Uakari (Cacajao calvus)
The Red Uakari is listed (2003) as an endangered species. It is found in Brazil, Peru and has been reported but not confirmed in southern … Read more
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
The Fin Whale is found in oceans all over the world, from the tropics to the polar areas. They are known as a pelagic species, … Read more
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
This large whale weighs an average of 30 tonnes, ranging in length from 12 to 16 metres. The female Humpback Whale is normally one or … Read more
Sperm Whale (Physeter catodon)
This large whale weighs an average of 40 tonnes, and can reach weights of 50 tonnes. Large males can grow to 20 metres in length, … Read more
Wooly Giant Rat (Kunsia tomentosus)
If you’re the kind of person who runs and screams at the sight of a mouse, I don’t recommend the South American Giant Rat as … Read more
White-whiskered Spider Monkey (Ateles marginatus)
The White-whiskered Spider Monkey is currently listed as an endangered species (2003), and this particular species of monkey is also endemic to Brazil. The White-whiskered … Read more
White Lined Bats (Chiroptera phyllostomidae)
Did you know that rainy days affects animals? You and I do different things when it rains. We may stay inside and read a book … Read more
White-faced Tree Rat (Echimys chrysurus)
The White-faced Tree Rat is currently listed as a vulnerable species (2003), and this particular species of rat is also endemic to Brazilian. The White-faced … Read more
Lowland Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii)
The lowland woolly monkey, also known as Lagothrix poeppigii, is a fascinating primate found in the Amazon basin of South America. These monkeys are known … Read more
Gray Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix cana)
The Gray Woolly Monkey was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1812. It inhabits both Brazil and Peru. This particular species is currently (2003) listed … Read more