Have you ever seen a coat of armor? It seems that it would be quite difficult to eat in or sleep in. Imagine wearing it
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Brown Howler Monkey (Alouatta guariba)
The Brown Howler Monkey was previously known by the scientific name of Alouatta fusca. In 1996 this was changed to Alouatta guariba. They are endemic
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Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
The 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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Bush Dog (Speothos venaticus)
The Bush Dog was first reported by Lund in 1839. They are widespread, inhabiting Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Paraguay,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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