Bushy-tailed Opossum (Glironia venusta)
The Bushy-tailed Opossum was discovered in 1912 by Thomas. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. They are known as Didelphidae, and within their own subfamily called Caluromyinae other Opossums exist: Derby’s […]
Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
Do you enjoy swimming, diving and splashing in the water? Giant Otters do to! These curious creatures are always ready for some fun, and can’t resist sneaking a better look […]
Pacarana (Dinomys branickii)
If you happen to be a rodent fan, you may find the three-foot long, thirty-pound Pacarana interesting. Don’t expect him to reveal a lot about himself though! The Pacarana is […]
Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea)
If you think small animals are cute, get ready to fall in love! After all, what is cuter than a baby monkey? A Pigmy Marmoset is the smallest of all […]
Cleber’s Arboreal Rice Rat (Oecomys cleberi)
The Cleber’s Arboreal Rice Rat was first reported by Locks in 1981. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as […]
Recife Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus recifinus)
The Recife Broad-nosed Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This particular species is also endemic to Brazil. […]
Red Myotis (Myotis ruber)
The Red Myotis was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1806. It inhabits Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as vulnerable. This particular bat is […]
Carriker’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia carrikeri)
The Carriker’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by J A Allen in 1910. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This particular species also inhabits Peru. […]
Rufous Dog-faced Bat (Molossops neglectus)
The Rufous Dog-faced Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as a near-threatened species. It was […]
Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis rubida)
The Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1899. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very […]
Amazonian Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx gymnura)
The Amazonian Sac-winged Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. Today it lives in Brazil, Para, Santarem. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very few reportings of […]
Schultz’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia schulzi)
The Schultz’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as a near-threatened species. It was listed […]