The Brazilian Spiny Rice Rat was first reported by Cunha and Cruz in 1979. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. This
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Theresa’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis theresa)
The Theresa Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1921. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very
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Three Banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
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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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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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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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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Fossorial Giant Rat (Kunsia fronto)
No image of the Fossorial Giant Rat available. The Fossorial Giant Rat was first reported by Winge in 1887. They inhabit both Argentina and Brazil.
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