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...
The hippo is not native to South America, but rather to Africa. But Pablo Escobar had a set of four imported to his compound in Colombia during his reign, and now there are up to 120 hippos in that country, some of which have wandered up to 230 miles from his compound, where most s...
Dolphins sleep with one eye open to keep watch on predators. The intelligent animals are known to make a variety of noises to communicate between each other. Dolphins Leopards:These mammalsare the most widely distributed 'big cat' species and are native to 35 African countries. Other animals of...
The giant anteater is native to Central and South America, and it is found in a variety of habitats including savannas, grasslands, and forests. In Central America, it is found in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. In South America, it is found in Colombia, Ecu...
The Golden Tamarin monkeys tend to live in groups of two to eight family members. Tamarins usually give birth to twins and the babies are nursed and carried for four weeks. Armadillo The armadillo is native to Brazil and lives in the grasslands of the country's central state Mato Grasso. ...
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...
Back to animal list European Rabbit Scientific name:Oryctolagus cuniculus Type of animal: Mammal Where found: Native to Europe, introduced to the Americas, Africa and Australia The European rabbit is a common sight in some parts of the world, but in its native Spain, Portugal and southern Franc...
Native to the forests of New Guinea, Victoria Crowned Pigeons do not like to be alone and typically travel in pairs or small groups. People are often surprised by their call which isn’t like other pigeons’ soft “coos,” but rather a hollow “boom.” READ MORE: 35 Beautiful Birds of...
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. ...