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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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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
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