Land Creatures
Wildlife living on land includes reptiles, insects, mammals, and others.
Boa Constriictors
Foound from Argentina to Mexico, the boa constrictor lives near water, but can also live in deserts, wet tropical forests, open savanna, and cultivated fields, and from sea level to moderate elevation.
Foound from Argentina to Mexico, the boa constrictor lives near water, but can also live in deserts, wet tropical forests, open savanna, and cultivated fields, and from sea level to moderate elevation.
Animals and Wildlife
About's Guide to Animals and Wildlife offers animal profiles, conservation, habitat and environment and much more information about wildlife the world over.
About's Guide to Animals and Wildlife offers animal profiles, conservation, habitat and environment and much more information about wildlife the world over.
Green Iguanas of Latin America
The green iguana is a lizard with short powerful limbs and sharp claws living in the tropical rain forests of Central America, through northern South America to Brazil. Endangered now in some countries due to depletion of the rain forests, the iguana has long been called the "chicken of the trees" and efforts are underway to grow the iguana on iguana farms.
The green iguana is a lizard with short powerful limbs and sharp claws living in the tropical rain forests of Central America, through northern South America to Brazil. Endangered now in some countries due to depletion of the rain forests, the iguana has long been called the "chicken of the trees" and efforts are underway to grow the iguana on iguana farms.
Monkeys of South and Central America
Common monkeys found in the tropical or rain forest areas of South and Central America are howlers, capuchins, tamarinds and owl monkeys.
Common monkeys found in the tropical or rain forest areas of South and Central America are howlers, capuchins, tamarinds and owl monkeys.
Poison Dart Frogs of South America
The Poison Dart Frogs of South America are tiny, colorful and toxic. Depending on their diet and habitat, some of these frogs have enough poison in them to kill a monkey, or even a human under certain conditions.
The Poison Dart Frogs of South America are tiny, colorful and toxic. Depending on their diet and habitat, some of these frogs have enough poison in them to kill a monkey, or even a human under certain conditions.
Sloths of South America
The world’s slowest moving mammal, sloths are tree dwellers, carrying out most of their activities hanging upside down in trees. They eat, sleep, mate, give birth, and tend their young suspended over the ground. It takes them about two and half years to grow to full size, between one and a half and two and a half feet.
The world’s slowest moving mammal, sloths are tree dwellers, carrying out most of their activities hanging upside down in trees. They eat, sleep, mate, give birth, and tend their young suspended over the ground. It takes them about two and half years to grow to full size, between one and a half and two and a half feet.
Some Spiders of Latin America
Central and South America have their share of spiders, arachnids, ranging from the world's smallest to the world's largest, with a wide variety in between.
Central and South America have their share of spiders, arachnids, ranging from the world's smallest to the world's largest, with a wide variety in between.
Alpaca
"Flocks of alpaca are kept by indigenous people in the highlands of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. They feed on grasses growing close to the snow line, and they require a pure water supply."
"Flocks of alpaca are kept by indigenous people in the highlands of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. They feed on grasses growing close to the snow line, and they require a pure water supply."
Biggest Spider; Goliath bird-eating spider
"These spiders are a sub-species of tarantula, which are the largest spiders in the animal kingdom. The biggest goliath spider on record had a legspan that measured just over 11 inches across! That's big enough to cover a dinner plate."
"These spiders are a sub-species of tarantula, which are the largest spiders in the animal kingdom. The biggest goliath spider on record had a legspan that measured just over 11 inches across! That's big enough to cover a dinner plate."
Boa Constrictor Page
Some photos and distribution facts, plus sentiments about breeding.
Some photos and distribution facts, plus sentiments about breeding.
Boa Constrictor
Photo of a wild boa constrictor at Isla Gorgona. Once a prison island off the coast of Colombia, Gorgona is now a natural preserve and known for its snakes.
Photo of a wild boa constrictor at Isla Gorgona. Once a prison island off the coast of Colombia, Gorgona is now a natural preserve and known for its snakes.
Boa Constrictor
Enchanted Learning's site includes illustration, facts about anatomy, habitat, hunting and diet for children.
Enchanted Learning's site includes illustration, facts about anatomy, habitat, hunting and diet for children.
Boa Constrictor
Photo, description, habitat, taxonomy, diet, and reproduction.
Photo, description, habitat, taxonomy, diet, and reproduction.
Brazilian Goliath Spider - Theraphosa
"Genus Theraphosa produces the world's largest spiders. If you have an old long-play vinyl record, hold it before you and imagine a spider with a 3½" long body that can simultaneously reach the rim of the record with each tip of its eight legs."
"Genus Theraphosa produces the world's largest spiders. If you have an old long-play vinyl record, hold it before you and imagine a spider with a 3½" long body that can simultaneously reach the rim of the record with each tip of its eight legs."
Brazilian Wandering Spider Care Sheet
"Brazilian Wandering Spiders are extremely fast, extremely venomous, and extremely aggressive. These large and dangerous true spiders are ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man. In fact, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is the most venomous spider in the New World!"
"Brazilian Wandering Spiders are extremely fast, extremely venomous, and extremely aggressive. These large and dangerous true spiders are ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man. In fact, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is the most venomous spider in the New World!"
ENDANGERED In The Wild : South America
About the Golden Lion Tamarin: "Tiny, agile, and highly social, the golden lion tamarin has captivated people the world over. The tamarin has become a flagship species, highlighting the demise of its tropical rain forest home. "
About the Golden Lion Tamarin: "Tiny, agile, and highly social, the golden lion tamarin has captivated people the world over. The tamarin has become a flagship species, highlighting the demise of its tropical rain forest home. "
Endangered Wildlife: Jaguar
"Jaguars are found on the American continents; they ... are found in rain forests in Central and South America. The largest known population exists in the Amazon rain forests. Black jaguars live in South America."
"Jaguars are found on the American continents; they ... are found in rain forests in Central and South America. The largest known population exists in the Amazon rain forests. Black jaguars live in South America."
Galapagos Giant Tortoise
"Galapagos giant tortoises can weigh up to 250 kg and live for more than 100 years. They are thought to belong to just one species, Geochelone elephantopus, with 14 different races or sub-species, three of which are believed to be extinct."
"Galapagos giant tortoises can weigh up to 250 kg and live for more than 100 years. They are thought to belong to just one species, Geochelone elephantopus, with 14 different races or sub-species, three of which are believed to be extinct."
Galapagos Giant Tortoises
"No animal is more synonymous with the Galapagos Islands than the giant tortoise. Indeed, the saddle-back shape of the shell in many of the tortoise races reminded the early Spaniards of a type of riding saddle called "galapago", and this term is also applied to the tortoises."
"No animal is more synonymous with the Galapagos Islands than the giant tortoise. Indeed, the saddle-back shape of the shell in many of the tortoise races reminded the early Spaniards of a type of riding saddle called "galapago", and this term is also applied to the tortoises."
Giant Tortoise Page
"While perhaps not the most unique among the Galapagos fauna, the giant tortoises (Geochelone elephantopus), over the centuries they nevertheless seem to have attracted the most attention. In The Vogage of the Beagle, Darwin describes his first encounter with a toutoise, on San Cristobal."
"While perhaps not the most unique among the Galapagos fauna, the giant tortoises (Geochelone elephantopus), over the centuries they nevertheless seem to have attracted the most attention. In The Vogage of the Beagle, Darwin describes his first encounter with a toutoise, on San Cristobal."
Guanaco Lore, Information about guanacos
"The following information is taken from the book, Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids (Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco) by Dr. Murray E. Fowler. The first chapter, as well as other sections, of this book deals with general biology and evolution of camelids, and thus touches on guanacos, which are physiologically almost indistinquishable from llamas."
"The following information is taken from the book, Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids (Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco) by Dr. Murray E. Fowler. The first chapter, as well as other sections, of this book deals with general biology and evolution of camelids, and thus touches on guanacos, which are physiologically almost indistinquishable from llamas."
Guanaco
"We are more familiar with the other name used for this animal: the llama. However, the llama is a domesticated guanaco."
"We are more familiar with the other name used for this animal: the llama. However, the llama is a domesticated guanaco."
Guanaco
"Guanaco or huanaco [hwän'äko] , wild, hoofed mammal of the camel family, Lama guanicoe, found on arid plains in the Andes Mts."
"Guanaco or huanaco [hwän'äko] , wild, hoofed mammal of the camel family, Lama guanicoe, found on arid plains in the Andes Mts."
Guanacos: Animal Information
A Creature Feature with pictures and maps from the National Geographic Society.
A Creature Feature with pictures and maps from the National Geographic Society.
Huemul
"El huemul es un cérvido robusto, que tiene una altura, del lomo al suelo, que llega a casi un metro. Los ejemplares más grandes pueden pesar unos 100 kilos; los machos son más grandes que la hembras y poseen astas."
"El huemul es un cérvido robusto, que tiene una altura, del lomo al suelo, que llega a casi un metro. Los ejemplares más grandes pueden pesar unos 100 kilos; los machos son más grandes que la hembras y poseen astas."
Information Resources on the South American Camelids
Information about Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas.
Information about Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas.
Jaguar
The name Jaguar comes from the ancient Indian name "yaguar" which meant "the killer which overcomes its prey in a single bound."
The name Jaguar comes from the ancient Indian name "yaguar" which meant "the killer which overcomes its prey in a single bound."
Owl monkey
"Owl monkeys are the only nocturnal new world monkeys. They spend the day huddled together in hollow trees or dense vegetation and emerge at dusk to start feeding, moving from tree to tree through the forest, by way of branches and lianas."
"Owl monkeys are the only nocturnal new world monkeys. They spend the day huddled together in hollow trees or dense vegetation and emerge at dusk to start feeding, moving from tree to tree through the forest, by way of branches and lianas."
Patagonian Cavy
Living on the arid grasslands of Argentine Patagonia, cavies "are large rodents. Their closest relative is the guinea pig, but they resemble hares or miniature antelope. They can weigh up to 35 pounds and be 2 ½ feet in length."
Living on the arid grasslands of Argentine Patagonia, cavies "are large rodents. Their closest relative is the guinea pig, but they resemble hares or miniature antelope. They can weigh up to 35 pounds and be 2 ½ feet in length."
Peruvian guemal, North Andean huemul, Taruca
Characteristics, behavior, habitat and conservation status.
Characteristics, behavior, habitat and conservation status.
Photo of Anaconda, Los Llanos, Venezuela
Photograph by Gary Cook. Follow the links for more photos.
Photograph by Gary Cook. Follow the links for more photos.
Poisonous Brazilian Spiders
Phoneutria - "Armed Spider", "Banana Spider", "Wandering Spiders", "South American Wandering Spider". The name "Banana Spider" was given because it usually found in banana trees, banana bunches and there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States and Europe.
Phoneutria - "Armed Spider", "Banana Spider", "Wandering Spiders", "South American Wandering Spider". The name "Banana Spider" was given because it usually found in banana trees, banana bunches and there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States and Europe.
Primates Barely Hanging On
New York Times report on the muriqui and golden lion tamarin monkeys of Southeastern Brazil. Watch the multimedia video, too.
New York Times report on the muriqui and golden lion tamarin monkeys of Southeastern Brazil. Watch the multimedia video, too.
Puma
"A cat of many names, the Puma is also known as the Cougar, Panther or Mountain Lion. In general the size and coloration of the cat varies greatly across its range, which stretches from the south west of Canada down the western states of North America and throughout most western parts of the South American continent."
"A cat of many names, the Puma is also known as the Cougar, Panther or Mountain Lion. In general the size and coloration of the cat varies greatly across its range, which stretches from the south west of Canada down the western states of North America and throughout most western parts of the South American continent."
Recluse Spiders
"The family consists not only of the recluse spiders, but also of the six-eyed crab spiders, genus Sicarius, of Central and South America, and South Africa."
"The family consists not only of the recluse spiders, but also of the six-eyed crab spiders, genus Sicarius, of Central and South America, and South Africa."
Save the Jaguar
ABout jaguars, threats. conservation, news, and an adopt a jaguar program.
ABout jaguars, threats. conservation, news, and an adopt a jaguar program.
South Andean Deer
"The South Andean deer inhabits grassy hills, shrublands and dense forests at elevations of 3300 - 5000 m (11,000 - 16,000'). Certain habitats are critical. Areas with fresh water are preferred. In summer, forests of upper valleys provide cover, forage and, in drier areas, water. In winter the low steep north-facing slopes serve as critical habitat." Also called huemul.
"The South Andean deer inhabits grassy hills, shrublands and dense forests at elevations of 3300 - 5000 m (11,000 - 16,000'). Certain habitats are critical. Areas with fresh water are preferred. In summer, forests of upper valleys provide cover, forage and, in drier areas, water. In winter the low steep north-facing slopes serve as critical habitat." Also called huemul.
Spectacled Bear - Tremarctos ornatus
"The spectacled bears eat a wide variety of food, ranging from mice, rabbits, birds, berries, grasses and orchid bulbs all the way to their favorite food, the leaves, bases, and hearts of the Bromeliacae plant family. Many times, these animals will climb cacti to taste of the fruit at the top."
"The spectacled bears eat a wide variety of food, ranging from mice, rabbits, birds, berries, grasses and orchid bulbs all the way to their favorite food, the leaves, bases, and hearts of the Bromeliacae plant family. Many times, these animals will climb cacti to taste of the fruit at the top."
Spectacled Bear
"The South American spectacled bear has excellent eyesight and gets its name from the markings around their eyes. These markings are unique to each individual and can be used for identification."
"The South American spectacled bear has excellent eyesight and gets its name from the markings around their eyes. These markings are unique to each individual and can be used for identification."
Spiders of Ecuador
"Those venomous invertebrates are very numerous and can be found in all ecosystems of the country with the tropical regions having the most species. Basically there are two kinds of spiders, web building and hunting spiders. Shown here are some of the webs woven by spiders to see the webmasters and others click on to the following pages."
"Those venomous invertebrates are very numerous and can be found in all ecosystems of the country with the tropical regions having the most species. Basically there are two kinds of spiders, web building and hunting spiders. Shown here are some of the webs woven by spiders to see the webmasters and others click on to the following pages."
Spiders of Ecuador
Photos and descriptions of web spiders, hunting spiders, funnel and jumping spiders.
Photos and descriptions of web spiders, hunting spiders, funnel and jumping spiders.
Spiders
Description of several spiders from Central and South America that have emigrated to other countries.
Description of several spiders from Central and South America that have emigrated to other countries.
The Huemul: an endangered national symbol
"The huemules at Torres del Paine National Park can often be seen at the park."
"The huemules at Torres del Paine National Park can often be seen at the park."
The South American Camelids
Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas each have unique qualities, value and can be used as a source of a wide range of useful products.
Llamas, Alpacas, Guanacos, and Vicunas each have unique qualities, value and can be used as a source of a wide range of useful products.
Vicunas.Com
Photos of vicunas from the Chaccu Turistico at Picotani, Puno.
Photos of vicunas from the Chaccu Turistico at Picotani, Puno.
Vicunas: Bearers of the Golden Fleece
"The communal effort of catching large groups of vicunas is known as chacu. This time-proven method dates back to the ancient Incas, who had annual chacus involving hundreds of thousands of people and animals. The Incas conserved vicunas, rarely butchered them, and captured them primarily to shear them for their amazingly fine and soft fleece."
"The communal effort of catching large groups of vicunas is known as chacu. This time-proven method dates back to the ancient Incas, who had annual chacus involving hundreds of thousands of people and animals. The Incas conserved vicunas, rarely butchered them, and captured them primarily to shear them for their amazingly fine and soft fleece."
Vicuña
The vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) is one of two wild South American camelids, along with the guanaco, which lives in the high Andes. It is a relative of the llama and the alpaca.
The vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) is one of two wild South American camelids, along with the guanaco, which lives in the high Andes. It is a relative of the llama and the alpaca.
What is a Banana Spider?
"The phoneutria or South American banana spider is a large, aggressive spider with a body length of about 1.3" (3 cm). This banana spider primarily makes its home in the rain forests but can also be found in cities, where, between 1970 and 1980 it was reportedly responsible for the hospitalization of some 7,000 people in southeastern Brazil. "
"The phoneutria or South American banana spider is a large, aggressive spider with a body length of about 1.3" (3 cm). This banana spider primarily makes its home in the rain forests but can also be found in cities, where, between 1970 and 1980 it was reportedly responsible for the hospitalization of some 7,000 people in southeastern Brazil. "
Widow spider
'The widow spiders are members of the spider genus Latrodectus, in the family Theridiidae. Latrodectus includes approximately 31 recognized venomous species, with the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) being the best known member of the group." Known by different names in South America.
'The widow spiders are members of the spider genus Latrodectus, in the family Theridiidae. Latrodectus includes approximately 31 recognized venomous species, with the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) being the best known member of the group." Known by different names in South America.