A rare Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis), also known as the short-eared Zorro, short-eared fox, small-eared dog; in French: renard à petites oreilles; in Portuguese: cachorro-do-mato
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Animals of Brazil: Fauna Brasileira
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A rare Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis), also known as the short-eared Zorro, short-eared fox, small-eared dog; in French: renard à petites oreilles; in Portuguese: cachorro-do-mato
Read moreThe capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), also known as capibara, chiguire, and carpincho, is a big semi-aquatic rodent of South America. Capybaras have heavy, barrel-shaped bodies and
Read moreThe Buffy-headed Marmoset was discovered by Thomas in 1903. This species is endemic to Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as an endangered species.
Read moreYoung ladies and young men, beware! You are about to meet a sea creature who is seat to become a handsome man who seduces the
Read moreThe Greater Ghost Bat was discovered by Hernandez-Camacho in 1955. It inhabits Brazil, Venezuela, South-east Colombia and Guyana. It is currently (2003) listed as a
Read moreThe Brazilian Big-eyed Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1891. It inhabits South-east Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This species
Read moreCan you imagine someone hearing you holler from three kilometer away? Howler Monkeys have the loudest sound of any land animal, and it can be
Read moreThe Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat is endemic to Brazil. It is considered to be a vulnerable species. The Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat inhabits caves in dry forests.
Read moreWhat would it be like to be marooned on an island with no one who shared character traits similar to yours? The Brazilian Arboreal Mouse
Read moreHave you ever seen a coat of armor? It seems that it would be quite difficult to eat in or sleep in. Imagine wearing it
Read moreThe Brown Howler Monkey was previously known by the scientific name of Alouatta fusca. In 1996 this was changed to Alouatta guariba. They are endemic
Read moreThe Marsh Deer was first reported by Illiger in 1815. It inhabits Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as
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