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Brazilian Animals

Category: Mammals

Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis)

June 22, 2018 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

June 22, 2018 mrichey Animals, Mammals

The 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

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Brazilian Arboreal Mouse (rodentia muridae)

October 18, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

What would it be like to be marooned on an island with no one who shared character traits similar to yours? The Brazilian Arboreal Mouse

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Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)

October 18, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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)

October 18, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals, Primates

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)

October 18, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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)

October 18, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

  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)

September 26, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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)

September 26, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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)

September 26, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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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Cleber’s Arboreal Rice Rat (Oecomys cleberi)

September 26, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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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Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis rubida)

September 22, 2016 mrichey Animals, Mammals

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

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