The capybara has several adaptations for asemi-aquatic lifestyle. and is always found living close to water. It can remain submerged for up to five minutes; a useful skill for an animal whose predators includejaguarsandocelots! You can read more about capybaras on this page:Capybara Facts. ...
such as jaguars, ocelots, and harpy eagles. Due to algae, the fur of sloths serves as a small ecosystem and hosts many species of parasitic and commensal arthropods. Algae also make their fur odorless and they smell just like trees. This feature makes it difficult for predators to find ...
In China, there is a heavily spotted form that resembles an ocelot. This form has also been seen in Bhutan. Some animals have rosettes rather than spots. A rosette is a light area surrounded by a darker border. Grey and black forms of the animal also exist. The coat's colors and patte...
Agoutis and pacas are interesting, rabbit-sized rodents that live in the rainforests of Central and South America and forage on the forest floor. I describe facts about the wild animals in this article as well as facts about their role as exotic pets. Agoutisweigh up to nine pounds. They'...