Ecuador is a small country in South America. This lesson will teach you about Ecuador's history, the different groups that have ruled it, how it...
The Pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) is known as the world's most polymorphic mammal. Their hide consists of tan fur that is lighter on the insides of their legs and their undersides. They have white patches under their throats and on their lips,...
Argentina is a country in South America. This lesson will teach you about Argentina, where you can find it on a map, what is special about its...
Football is the favourite sport in Argentina, and the country has produced some of the world’s most famous players, such as Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. Gauchos, like American cowboys, have become a symbol of the open plains of the Pampas region. Historically they were brave – and oft...
Interesting facts about leopards The leopard’s diet is more varied than any other wild cat. Leopards are more broadly distributed in Africa and Asia compared to other wild cats. The leopard has a very long tail in relationship to the size of its body. ...
Facts about the Patagonian weasel 78 The patagonian weasel is Lyncodon patagonicus. (Full text) The little research there is on this species suggests that Patagonian weasels are found in Pampas habitats that have light-colored substrates excluding deserts (Gittleman, 1996). (Full text) More anima...
Interesting facts about lions Lions are the second biggest wild cat. Males have a brown mane. Lions rest up to 20 hours a day. Most of the lion’s prey is killed near water like rivers. The lion is one of the most well-known animals on the planet. ...
South America is home to some of the most amazing geographical features including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Basin and Rainforest, the Brazilian Highlands, the Pampas plain, the Pantanal wetlands and the Guiana Highlands. It is believed that until about 225 million years ago Africa and Sou...
Paraguay Facts for Kids will provide fun country facts, insights about people and landmarks, animals, food, economy and so much more
The genus Leopardus does not include leopards. Members of that genus include cats of Central and South America, such as ocelots, oncillas, margays, Pampas cats, Geoffrey's cat, guiñas and Andean cats. Additional resources Animal Planet: Leopard Facts African Wildlife Foundation Fact Sheet: ...