The Ecuadorian capuchin, also known as the Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin, is a species of monkey native to the tropical forests of Ecuador and Peru. While it used to be classified as a subspecies of the famous white-fronted capuchin, it was declared a separate species quite recently. Sadly...
The muskox, or musk-ox or musk ox, is a large species of hoofed mammal. It is native to the Arctic and can be found in the northern parts of Canada. These bovines live in herds of 12 to 24 in the winter, and 8 to 20 in the summer. You will often see them in a defensive fo...
Choco toucan (Ramphastos brevis) –Native to Ecuador and Colombia. It has a long yellow and black beak, a yellow bib, white uppertail coverts, red undertail coverts and green ocular skin. Green-billed toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus) –One of the smallest species of toucan. Its breast is ora...
6. Ecuador Ecuador is a fantastic destination for volunteering with animals due to its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. In the Galápagos Islands, you can contribute to the conservation of iconic species while working in one of the world’s most renowned natural habitats. Alternatively, the...
The giant anteater is a remarkable and unique mammal native to Central and South America. With its long snout, bushy tail, and distinctive tongue, the giant anteater stands out from any other species. It uses its long sticky tongue, which can extend up to two feet, to capture its prey, ...
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Leopards:These mammalsare the most widely distributed 'big cat' species and are native to 35 African countries. Other animals of the big cat species are the tigers, lions, jaguars and the snow leopards. Leopards can be found in many regions in Africa and on the Asian continent as well. Th...
The species is native to many tropical countries like Ecuador, Mexico, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, Tobago and Venezuela. The subspecies distribution is based on their geographical range: C. c. crocodilus: Found in Llanos in Venezuela,...
Native to South America, the Southern Tamandua is a species of anteater that is mostly seen in forests and grasslands. The word ‘Tamandua’ roughly translates into ‘insect eater’ which hints at the primary diet of this animal. It is medium sized and smaller than its closest relative, the...
Bronzy Hermit: Glaucis aeneus is native to Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia. Rufous-breasted Hermit: The Glaucis hirsutus is also known as the “hairy hermit.” Band-tailed Barbthroat: Threnetes ruckeri can be found throughout much of South and Central America. ...