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Wildlife of South America Photo Gallery

From , former About.com Guide

The wildlife of South America includes a vast variety of species. Some are endangered, exotic or a common sight, but all are worth learning about. You may see some on your travels in South America; others you might see only in photos or in captivity.

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AlpacasAlpacas (Lama pacos)Infant Howler MonkeyInfant Howler Monkey -Marine IguanaAmblyrhynchus cristatusHowler MonkeyBlack Howler Monkey - Alouatta caraya
Guanaco Close UpLama guanicoeGuanaco and MountainLama guanicoeGuanacoLama guanicoeGreen Sea Turtle - Chelonia mydasGreen Sea Turtle - Chelonia mydas
Mealy parrot Amazona farinosaMealy parrot - Amazona farinosaGolden-headed lion tamarin - Leontopithicus chrysomelas Golden-headed lion tamarin - Leontopithicus chrysomelas Goeldi's monkeyGoeldi's monkey - Callimico goeldii Giant TortoiseGiant Tortoise - Geochelone nigra

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