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South America
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Cougar (Puma) – the largest meowing cat
Cougar (Puma concolor) The cougar, also known as the puma, mountain lion, or panther, is a master of stealth and…
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Greater rhea and Lesser rhea
The Greater rhea and Darwin’s rhea The rhea are the only representatives of Rheidae family living in South America. The…
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Pygmy marmoset – the smallest monkey in the world
The pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) Those small inhabitants of the South American jungle live mainly on trees. The pygmy marmoset,…
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Harpy eagle – one of the largest birds of prey
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) Harpies are one of the largest birds of prey. They occur in the rain-forest of South America…
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Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) A slow pilgrim of the Galapagos Islands. The archipelago was named after these animals (Tortoise…
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