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Animal world South America This is the largest bird of prey in the world with a wingspan of more than 3 meters. Previously, they were widespread in the Andes, but now due to intensive hunting, the number of these birds has decreased significantly. They can now only be seen in national parks from western Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. Condors live in groups of about 10 birds, circling the Andes Mountains to look for carrion. Sometimes they fly to the coast to feast on eggs, which they steal from the nests of large seabirds. Young condors stay with their parents for a whole year, until a lush collar of white feathers grows on their necks.
- This is the largest bird of prey in the world with a wingspan of more than 3 meters. Previously, they were widespread in the Andes, but now due to intensive hunting, the number of these birds has decreased significantly. They can now only be seen in national parks from western Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. Condors live in groups of about 10 birds, circling the Andes Mountains to look for carrion. Sometimes they fly to the coast to feast on eggs, which they steal from the nests of large seabirds. Young condors stay with their parents for a whole year, until a lush collar of white feathers grows on their necks.
Wild llamas live in Western South America. They live in herds. Llamas serve as pack animals. With a load of 25-35 kg they can travel 20 km per day. They feed on grass and leaves. Llama body length is 1.5-2 m; tail – 20-25 cm; weight 130-155 kg. Can carry loads up to 40 kg. . Llamas are easy to train. Belongs to the camel group.
Vicuña lives in the most severe, inaccessible high mountain (over 4000 m) regions of the Andes. It belongs to the camel family and is perfectly adapted to life at high altitudes. Thick fur reliably protects her from the freezing cold, and in very rarefied air she breathes easily due to the fact that her blood tends to be well filled with oxygen. Vicunas feed on grass and lichen.
- Vicuña lives in the most severe, inaccessible high mountain (over 4000 m) regions of the Andes. It belongs to the camel family and is perfectly adapted to life at high altitudes. Thick fur reliably protects her from the freezing cold, and in very rarefied air she breathes easily due to the fact that her blood tends to be well filled with oxygen. Vicunas feed on grass and lichen.
One of the species of marsupials of the South American continent is the white-bellied possum. The body length of the possum is more than 47 cm, the tail length is about 43 cm, and the weight is from 1.6 to 5.7 kg. The legs are short, the muzzle is sharp, the tail is long, almost always bare. The mother carries the cubs on her back. The possum effectively plays dead. He falls on his side, his body seems to stiffen, his eyes become glassy, his tongue hangs out of his half-open mouth. A surprised predator, as a rule, ceases to be interested in the animal, thinking that it is carrion, and the opossum, having had the opportunity, hides.
The Magellanic penguin has a body length of 70-80 cm and a weight of about 5-6 kg. The color of the plumage is typical for all penguin species, the peculiarity is 1 or 2 black stripes in the neck area. Magellanic penguins nest on the Patagonian coast, on the Juan Fernandez and Falkland Islands; small groups live in southern Peru and Rio de Janeiro
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Manatee.
Water animal. His flippers have flat hoof nails. With their help, the manatee crawls along the bottom and turns over from side to side.
The capybara, or capybara, is the largest of all rodents existing on earth. Her body reaches more than a meter in length, and she weighs about 60 kg. The capybara lives close to water: in swampy areas, in coastal areas of rivers, in the forests and plains of South America - from Panama to Argentina. During the dry season, capybaras gather in groups of 100 or more individuals near water bodies. Usually they live in small families (from 10 to 40 animals), consisting of dominant males and females with cubs. Capybaras are often attacked by predators that lie in wait near or inside bodies of water where capybaras come to drink. Animals feed on grass and aquatic plants. The capybara, or capybara, is the largest of all rodents existing on earth. Her body reaches more than a meter in length, and she weighs about 60 kg. The capybara lives close to water: in swampy areas, in coastal areas of rivers, in the forests and plains of South America - from Panama to Argentina. During the dry season, capybaras gather in groups of 100 or more individuals near water bodies. Usually they live in small families (from 10 to 40 animals), consisting of dominant males and females with cubs. Capybaras are often attacked by predators that lie in wait near or inside bodies of water where capybaras come to drink. Animals feed on grass and aquatic plants.
Plains or South American tapir
Lives in the Amazon rainforest east of the Andes. Its habitat extends from Venezuela and Colombia to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. In the west, the animal lives in Peru and Ecuador. The coat color is dark brown. The belly and legs are lighter than the sides and back. The tips of the ears are edged with gray fur. The saddle cloth is missing.
The animal reaches 1.8-2.5 meters in length. Height at the withers is 80-110 cm. Average body weight is 230 kg. The maximum weight reaches 330 kg. There is a small mane in the back of the head. The physique is muscular, the legs are strong and strong. There are 4 toes on the front legs and 3 on the hind legs. Representatives of this species are excellent swimmers and divers. Life expectancy is 25 years. Centenarians live up to 30 years.
Guinea pigs
Guinea pig is a domesticated species rodents from the family pigs families pigs. Despite the name, not related to the family pigs, just as they are not marine animals. Were domesticated Incas and are used as a source of valuable meat, as well as for decorative purposes
- There are many different monkeys living in the tall trees of the tropical forests of South America. The most common are coats. They cling to branches with strong tails, jumping from one tree to another. There are four species of these monkeys. Most of them are black or dark brown. They mainly feed on fruits, seeds, and flowers, but they can also eat insects and bird eggs. Koats live in fairly large communities, which are often divided into smaller groups. These monkeys are very agile, they are agile acrobats and belong to the most common species of monkeys in South America.
The pipa toad lives in the savannas of South America, preferring any body of water for its residence during the dry season: rivers, ponds, irrigation canals and even half-dried puddles. With the onset of the wet season, these amphibians leave their homes and travel through flooded tropical forests to continue their lineage.
Vulture vulture BIRD EATING SPIDER BIRD EATING SPIDER Puma (mountain lion) gannets PIRANHA PIRANHA Jaguar is the largest predator in South America. This is a close relative of the African leopard, only stronger and more densely built. An excellent swimmer, he is at home in the rain forests of South America. Like most big cats, it lives and hunts alone. The jaguar feeds on fairly large animals: tapirs, deer, capybaras (capybaras), without refusing both small rodents living on the ground and monkeys that have descended to the ground. Previously, jaguars were distributed throughout South America, but now their range is limited to dense impenetrable forests and national parks.- The jaguar is the largest predator in South America. This is a close relative of the African leopard, only stronger and more densely built. An excellent swimmer, he is at home in the rain forests of South America. Like most big cats, it lives and hunts alone. The jaguar feeds on fairly large animals: tapirs, deer, capybaras (capybaras), without refusing both small rodents living on the ground and monkeys that have descended to the ground. Previously, jaguars were distributed throughout South America, but now their range is limited to dense impenetrable forests and national parks.
Crocodiles caimans gharials. Of the 23 species of crocodilians, 7 are endangered, and almost all are threatened with extinction in some part of their range.
Emerging about 230 million years ago, they have survived dinosaurs, the Ice Age, and more, but have changed little over time.
The Orinoco crocodile is not only the largest reptile in South America, but the largest animal on the continent. The body length of these reptiles can reach more than 5 meters, and their weight is about 400 kg.
BATTLESHIP These animals have a shell that consists of stripes. The number of stripes depends on the type of animal. Although the stripes are as tough as fingernails, the shell is flexible, with softer skin that expands and contracts between the stripes. Armadillos have long claws for digging and searching for food. Their favorite foods are termites and ants. Elephant- Elephant or Galapagos tortoise
Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds. The largest species, the giant hummingbird from the South American Andes, reaches a size of 22 cm. And the smallest species, the hummingbird - the dwarf bee from the island of Cuba, reaches a length of only 6 cm (from the tip of the tail to the tip of the beak!); this is the smallest bird in the world. In total, there are 350 species of hummingbirds, and they all live in America, and not only in the tropics and subtropics,
HOATZIN
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- In the dense tropical forests of Central America live adorable white bats. This species of animal is called white leaf-nosed
- Ibises are wading and terrestrial birds of medium to large size. They have a long neck and legs From the ibis family, the following species are common in South America: red and white ibises
- Scoop agrippa
- There are approximately 165,000 known species of butterflies, found on every continent except Antarctica, and these insects come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. The largest species can reach 30 centimeters in diameter, while the smallest are no larger than the head of a match.
The South American harpy is a legendary bird, although few have seen it in the wild. This dark gray bird of prey has a very distinctive appearance. When the bird feels threatened, the feathers on the top of its head rise up, forming a collar of “horns.” Small gray feathers form a disc around the head, which improves the bird's hearing, like owls.
Like most species of hawks, the female "harpy" is almost twice the size of the male. The legs of the South American harpy can be as thick as a small child's wrist, and the curved rear claws are larger than those of a grizzly bear, measuring about 13 centimeters in length.
Dart frogs and leaf frogs live in the forests of South and Central America. Representatives of the poison dart frog family live along the banks of rivers and streams, in the rain forests of mountains and lowlands. Some spend most of their lives in trees. There are also those who live in open, dry spaces, content with the moisture of shaded areas of soil under low-growing plants. Unlike other amphibians, dart frogs are active only during the day and sleep at night. As you know, dangerous poisonous animals have bright skins, thereby providing safety from predators and warning to strangers. Dart frogs and leaf frogs are very brightly colored. These frogs are very poisonous. They have the most deadly poison.
Spectacled bear Chinchilla is a small animal with valuable fur, belonging to the genus of rodents, the chinchilla family. In its natural environment, the animal lives in South America (mountainous regions of Chile, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia). Toad A G A weighing 500 grams. The largest toad in the world is the toucan. The pygmy marmoset is one of the smallest primates in the world. Body weight is 100-150 g,
- The pygmy marmoset is one of the smallest primates in the world. Body weight is 100-150 g, body length to the base of the tail is 11-15 cm, tail length is 17-22 cm. They can be found in the rain forests of South America. The tail is not prehensile, but helps to maintain balance when jumping from tree to tree. The pygmy marmoset can jump up to one meter in length. They move on all limbs.
For a long time, South America was an island continent, and the animal world developed here in complete isolation. For a long time, South America was an island continent, and the animal world developed here in complete isolation. The fauna of South America is one of the amazing and unique wonders of nature. All living things are presented in an amazing variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Many inhabitants are found nowhere else in the world. The fauna of South America is one of the amazing and unique wonders of nature. All living things are presented in an amazing variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Many inhabitants are found nowhere else in the world.
EQUATORIAL FORESTS Characteristic A characteristic feature of the mainland is the presence of rugged, rugged evergreen equatorial equatorial forests. forests They are distinguished by their exceptional density, density, shade, richness, richness and diversity of species composition, composition, abundance of lianas and epiphytes. The crowns of the trees of the trees completely hide what is happening on the ground (view (view from an airplane). The equatorial forests of the Amazon occupy one of the first places in the world in terms of extent. The road in the Amazonian lowland, almost all the space is occupied by endless jungle .
TROPICAL FORESTS The equatorial belt of moist evergreen forests of the Amazon River basin is adjoined from the north and south by a zone of evergreen subtropical forests. These equatorial and tropical forests are called selva, or selva (meaning "forest" in Portuguese). Swampy tropical forest of the Brazilian plateau
Ceiba Ceiba (cotton tree) (cotton tree) The tree is m high, has a very wide trunk with supports. The trunk and large branches are covered with very large, prickly thorns. Inside, the walls of the fruit are covered with fluffy yellowish hairs, reminiscent of cotton. The tree is m high, has a very wide trunk with supports. The trunk and large branches are covered with very large, prickly thorns. Inside, the walls of the fruit are covered with fluffy yellowish hairs, reminiscent of cotton.
Victoria - region Leaves with a diameter of up to 2 m can withstand a load of up to 50 kg. It blooms once every 10 years with pink flowers reminiscent of water lilies. Leaves with a diameter of up to 2 m can withstand a load of up to 50 kg. It blooms once every 10 years with pink flowers reminiscent of water lilies.
Rubber plant (Hevea) From a cut in the bark of a tree, sap is obtained - latex, and from latex - rubber. The Indians of the Amazon basin began to wear rubber shoes before the Europeans. They put their foot under the flowing juice. The frozen rubber took the shape of the foot. The homeland of Hevea is Indonesia. From a cut in the bark of a tree, sap is obtained - latex, and from latex - rubber. The Indians of the Amazon basin began to wear rubber shoes before the Europeans. They put their foot under the flowing juice. The frozen rubber took the shape of the foot. The homeland of Hevea is Indonesia.
Cocoa tree or chocolate tree The fruit resembles a cucumber, contains up to 60 seeds from which cocoa and chocolate are prepared. When Europeans first tried raw grains, they did not like them, and when the locals treated them to a drink made with sugar cane, the Europeans called it “food of the gods.” The fruit resembles a cucumber and contains up to 60 seeds from which cocoa and chocolate are prepared. When Europeans first tried raw grains, they did not like them, and when the locals treated them to a drink made with sugar cane, the Europeans called it “food of the gods.”
Sloth Their habitat is tropical forests. Here sloths hang on tree branches high off the ground; You almost never see them below, and you won’t immediately notice them on a tree: the animals almost merge with their surroundings - the foliage of the trees. Their only enemies are large birds of prey, snakes and large cats of prey. The only way these harmless animals can defend themselves is to remain unnoticed, which is due to their extreme slowness and the greenish tint of the sloth's long, coarse fur. The sloth's favorite pastime is hanging calmly in the crown of a tree in the rainforest. They sleep 15 hours a day. The lifespan of a sloth in the wild is years. Their habitat is tropical forests. Here sloths hang on tree branches high off the ground; You almost never see them below, and you won’t immediately notice them on a tree: the animals almost merge with their surroundings - the foliage of the trees. Their only enemies are large birds of prey, snakes and large cats of prey. The only way these harmless animals can defend themselves is to remain unnoticed, which is due to their extreme slowness and the greenish tint of the sloth's long, coarse fur. The sloth's favorite pastime is hanging calmly in the crown of a tree in the rainforest. They sleep 15 hours a day. The lifespan of a sloth in the wild is years.
Jaguar The Jaguar is a strong predator with virtually no enemies. Body length up to 2 m, tail up to 75 cm, weight kg. Unlike most large cats, the jaguar is not afraid of water and swims well, crossing even wide rivers. Good at climbing trees. Feeds on vertebrates, both large and small; catches wading birds in the reeds, deftly pulls fish out of the water with his paw. The main prey are deer, tapirs, and monkeys. The jaguar is a strong predator with virtually no enemies. Body length up to 2 m, tail up to 75 cm, weight kg. Unlike most large cats, the jaguar is not afraid of water and swims well, crossing even wide rivers. Good at climbing trees. Feeds on vertebrates, both large and small; catches wading birds in the reeds, deftly pulls fish out of the water with his paw. The main prey are deer, tapirs, and monkeys.
Opossum The opossum's body length is more than 47 cm, its tail length is about 43 cm, its weight is from 1.6 to 5.7 kg. The legs are short, the muzzle is sharp, the tail is long, almost always bare. The possum effectively plays dead. He falls on his side, his body seems to stiffen, his eyes become glassy, his tongue hangs out of his half-open mouth. This will often result in the opossum drooling, defecating, and releasing a sickening greenish substance. A surprised predator, as a rule, ceases to be interested in the animal, thinking that it is carrion, and the opossum, having had the opportunity, hides. The possum's body length is more than 47 cm, its tail length is about 43 cm, and its weight is from 1.6 to 5.7 kg. The legs are short, the muzzle is sharp, the tail is long, almost always bare. The possum effectively plays dead. He falls on his side, his body seems to stiffen, his eyes become glassy, his tongue hangs out of his half-open mouth. This will often result in the opossum drooling, defecating, and releasing a sickening greenish substance. A surprised predator, as a rule, ceases to be interested in the animal, thinking that it is carrion, and the opossum, having had the opportunity, hides.
Tapir Tapirs are a bit like a hybrid of a wild boar and a hippopotamus. They are excellent swimmers and can easily cross even wide rivers. Their appearance and habits misled scientists of the 18th century, and they considered them relatives of the hippopotamus. Today it is known that tapirs are much closer to rhinoceroses and horses. Tapirs are a bit like a hybrid of a wild boar and a hippopotamus. They are excellent swimmers and can easily cross even wide rivers. Their appearance and habits misled scientists of the 18th century, and they considered them relatives of the hippopotamus. Today it is known that tapirs are much closer to rhinoceroses and horses.
Hummingbirds Because of their bright plumage, shimmering in different shades in the light, the Aztecs called them “rays of the sun”, “dew drops”. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds on Earth. Body length from 5.5 (Cuban hummingbird-bee) to 20 cm (giant hummingbird), weight from 1.6 to 20 g. In flight they can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, making up to 50 flaps per second. During the day, a hummingbird eats 2 times its own weight in flower nectar. There are about 320 species of hummingbirds in America. Because of their bright plumage, shimmering in different shades in the light, the Aztecs called them “rays of the sun”, “dew drops”. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds on Earth. Body length from 5.5 (Cuban hummingbird-bee) to 20 cm (giant hummingbird), weight from 1.6 to 20 g. In flight they can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, making up to 50 flaps per second. During the day, a hummingbird eats 2 times its own weight in flower nectar. There are about 320 species of hummingbirds in America. Such small birds seem completely defenseless against any predator. But that's not true. Hummingbirds are able to repel a snake creeping up to the nest, predatory falcons, and owls. A sharp beak, aimed straight at the eye and flying at the speed of an arrow fired from a bow, is a serious weapon that can not only scare away, but also blind a predator.
Macaw Parrot These birds are one of the largest and brightly colored parrots. Its body length is up to 95 cm. They are easily tamed and can “speak”, so they are often caught, which has led to a reduction in the number of macaws in nature. Many species of macaw parrots are listed in the International Red Book. These birds are one of the largest and brightly colored parrots. Its body length is up to 95 cm. They are easily tamed and can “speak”, so they are often caught, which has led to a reduction in the number of macaws in nature. Many species of macaw parrots are listed in the International Red Book. Gathering in large flocks, these birds make devastating raids on fruit plantations. The powerful beaks of macaws easily crush nuts and hard seeds of tropical fruits. Their beaks are probably the strongest in the entire feathered tribe. A macaw parrot sitting in a cage can bite through a steel fence rod up to 2 mm thick.
Toucan Toucans are relatives of our woodpecker. The toucan has a large, bright beak with small jagged edges. The serrations on the beak help to hold the fruits on which the bird feeds. The plumage makes the toucan invisible in the tropical greenery. It deftly climbs trees, clinging to trunks and branches with its strong four-fingered paws, but flies reluctantly. The length of toucans is cm.
Monkey - capuchin A distinctive feature of this monkey is its hairless forehead, which is already naked from early youth, wrinkled or covered with folds, and has a light meat color. The predominant color is more or less dark brown; temples, sideburns, throat, chest and belly covered with sparse hair, as well as shoulders of a light brown color. Capuchin body length is cm, tail length is cm, weight is 2-4 kg. The area of distribution of the capuchin beyond the South Tropic and beyond the Andes. A distinctive feature of this monkey is that it is naked from early youth, wrinkled or covered with folds, the forehead is light, meat-colored. The predominant color is more or less dark brown; temples, sideburns, throat, chest and belly covered with sparse hair, as well as shoulders of a light brown color. Capuchin body length is cm, tail length is cm, weight is 2-4 kg. The area of distribution of the capuchin beyond the South Tropic and beyond the Andes.
Nosukha Nosukha got its Russian name for its very long muzzle with the long end of the nose constantly in motion. Body length cm, tail cm, weight 4.5-6 kg. It feeds mainly on small animals, as well as frogs, lizards, small rodents, turtle eggs, fruits and seeds. It lives in tropical rainforests, as well as in bushes. Nosukha got its Russian name for its very long muzzle with the long end of the nose constantly in motion. Body length cm, tail cm, weight 4.5-6 kg. It feeds mainly on small animals, as well as frogs, lizards, small rodents, turtle eggs, fruits and seeds. It lives in tropical rainforests, as well as in bushes.
SAVANNAS Equatorial forests are replaced by grass palm savannas, which occupy mainly subequatorial and tropical climatic zones. The savannas in the Orinoco Lowland are called llanos (from Spanish - “flat”). The savannas of the Brazilian plateau - campos (from Portuguese - “plain”) occupy a much larger area than the llanos. The appearance of llanos and campos is approximately the same. In the savannas of the Southern Hemisphere, tree vegetation is poorer. Twisted cacti, studded with thorns and prickles, as well as low-growing trees and shrubs grow here. Compared to African savannas, the fauna is also poor.
Anteater Anteaters are striking primarily with their unusually long, tube-shaped, slightly curved snout. They need it in order to get food. Having found an anthill or termite mound, the anteater digs the ground with its front paws, equipped with strong claws, reaching the passages in which small insects run. Sticking his narrow muzzle into the hole, he catches them with a very long, flexible and sticky tongue. One anteater can eat up to 35 thousand individuals per day. The enemies of the giant anteater are puma and jaguar. No one knows how long anteaters live in the wild. In captivity they live up to 25 years.
Armadillo About 20 species of armadillos are known. Distributed in South and Central America, some species - in the south of North America. The body length of different species varies from up to 100 cm. The body of animals from head to tail is covered with a hard bony shell with horny plates that form rows. The plates are connected by folds of skin, which gives the shell mobility. The armadillo reaches 1 m in length. It feeds on insects and larvae. About 20 species of armadillos are known. Distributed in South and Central America, some species - in the south of North America. The body length of different species varies from up to 100 cm. The body of animals from head to tail is covered with a hard bony shell with horny plates that form rows. The plates are connected by folds of skin, which gives the shell mobility. The armadillo reaches 1 m in length. It feeds on insects and larvae. During the day, the armadillo hides in burrows, and at night it wanders in search of food. In case of danger, it quickly burrows into the ground. Armadillo meat is edible and is hunted.
Steppe - pampa (“space devoid of woody vegetation”) The pampa of South America is a huge, endless plain overgrown with feather grass and pampas grass. Very fertile soils formed here. The fauna is less diverse than the equatorial forests. Lots of rodents (nutria, viscacha). The Pampa of South America is a huge, endless plain covered with feather grass and pampas grass. Very fertile soils formed here. The fauna is less diverse than the equatorial forests. Lots of rodents (nutria, viscacha).
One of the largest predators, the puma, lives in the pampa (the black representatives are called panthers). This is the most cunning, most courageous and bloodthirsty representative of cats, the executioner of the jaguar and the scourge of ruminants, never attacks a person. One of the largest predators, the puma, lives in the pampa (the black representatives are called panthers). This is the most cunning, most courageous and bloodthirsty representative of cats, the executioner of the jaguar and the scourge of ruminants, never attacks a person.
Ostrich Rhea The ostrich Rhea lives in eastern South America. Body length 1.5 m; height 1.7 m; wingspan up to 2.5 m; weight kg or more. It feeds on grass, as well as insects and other small animals. Lives in grassy steppe. The rhea ostrich lives in eastern South America. Body length 1.5 m; height 1.7 m; wingspan up to 2.5 m; weight kg or more. It feeds on grass, as well as insects and other small animals. Lives in grassy steppe. The number has noticeably decreased due to intensive hunting; at present, these birds are preserved in remote, inaccessible areas. The number has noticeably decreased due to intensive hunting; at present, these birds are preserved in remote, inaccessible areas.
Semi-deserts and deserts occupy a small area on the mainland. They are located in subtropical and temperate climate zones. The vegetation is represented by dry grasses and cushion-shaped shrubs. The same animals live in semi-deserts as in the pampa. This harsh region is called Patagonia. Guanaco Lama Wild llamas live in Western South America. They live in herds. Llamas serve primarily as pack animals. With a load of kg they can travel 20 km per day. They feed on grass and leaves. Llama body length is 1.5-2 m; tail - cm; weight kg. Can carry loads up to 40 kg. Belongs to the camel group. Wild llamas live in Western South America. They live in herds. Llamas serve primarily as pack animals. With a load of kg they can travel 20 km per day. They feed on grass and leaves. Llama body length is 1.5-2 m; tail - cm; weight kg. Can carry loads up to 40 kg. Belongs to the camel group.
Condor Large vulture with shiny black plumage. The body length exceeds 1 m, the wingspan is up to 3 meters. It nests at an altitude of 3 – 5 thousand m. This is one of the longest-living birds in the world (up to 50 years). Lives high in the mountains between 3000 and 5000 m altitude. It feeds exclusively on carrion. Large vulture with shiny black plumage. The body length exceeds 1 m, the wingspan is up to 3 meters. It nests at an altitude of 3 – 5 thousand m. This is one of the longest-living birds in the world (up to 50 years). Lives high in the mountains between 3000 and 5000 m altitude. It feeds exclusively on carrion.
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- SOUTH AMERICA
- ATLANTIC OCEAN
- PACIFIC OCEAN
- SOUTH AMERICA IS A CONTINENT WASHED BY THE PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC OCEANS.
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THE HIGHEST WATERFALL IN THE WORLD. ITS HEIGHT IS 979 METERS.
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AMAZON
THE AMAZON IS THE FULLEST AND LONGEST RIVER IN THE WORLD.
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AMAZON
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AMAZON FROM SPACE
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THE ANDES MOUNTAIN CHAIN STRIES FROM NORTH TO SOUTH. THIS IS ONE OF THE LONGEST AND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN SYSTEMS ON EARTH.
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ANDES FROM SPACE
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ANDES OF MACHU PICCHU
MACHU - PICCHU IS AN ANCIENT CITY OF THE INCAS PEOPLE LOST HIGH IN THE ANDES.
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THE PAMPAS IS A DRY PLAIN COVERED WITH GRASS AND SCARY GROUPS OF BRUBS AND TREES.
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ISLANDS OF TIER TERRA
THE Tierra del Fuego Islands are located near the southernmost tip of South America. THEY ARE SEPARATED FROM THE CONTINENT BY THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN.
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MAGELLAN STRAIT FROM SPACE
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STRAIT OF MAGELLAN
THE STRAIT BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF TIER TERRA AND THE CONTINENT WAS DISCOVERED BY FERNANDO MAGELLAN DURING HIS TRIP AROUND THE WORLD IN 1520.
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MAGELLAN PENGUINS
Clumsy on land, they swim very fast under water and flap their wings like other birds in the air.
MAGELLAN PENGUINS LIVE NEAR THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN.
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ANDEAN CONDOR
THE ANDEAN CONDOR IS THE LARGEST OF MODERN BIRDS OF PRAIRY.
IF THE CROSS ON THE HEAD IS THE DAD, THE MOTHER CONDOR DOES NOT HAVE SUCH A Crest.
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ANDEAN CONDOR
THE WINGSPAN OF THE CONDOR IS ALMOST 3 METERS.
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ANDEAN CONDOR CHICK
THE CONDOR ALWAYS HAS ONLY ONE CHICK. PARENTS CARE ABOUT GERMAN CHILDREN FOR HALF A YEAR.
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VISCASHA FEEDS ON GRASS AND LEAVES OF SMALL SHRUBS.
VISCASHA LOVES COLLECTING COLLECTIONS - EVERYTHING THAT HE FINDS AROUND HE PLAYS INTO PILES NEAR HIS MINK.
THE RODENT VISCASHA LIVES IN ROCKY AREAS, IN CREVICES BETWEEN STONES.
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CHINCHILLA
CHINCHILLA LIVES IN THE MOUNTAINS AT AN ALTITUDE OF SEVERAL KILOMETERS. CHINCHILLA IS ALSO A RODENT. SHE IS GRAY-SILVER WITH PINK EARS. AND HER FUR IS VERY SOFT AND TENDER.
MANY PEOPLE KEEP CHINCHILLAS AT HOME.
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GUANACO LIVES VERY HIGH, ALMOST AT THE LEVEL OF THE SNOW.
A GUANACO IS THE SIZE OF A SMALL HORSE, BUT ITS LEGS AND NECK ARE LONGER. THE BACK IS RED AND THE HEAD AND BELLY ARE WHITE.
IN A HUD OF GUANACO THERE ARE USUALLY MANY MOMS AND ONE DAD.
GUANACO IS A RELATIVE OF THE CAMEL AND THE LLAMA, FROM WHICH WOOL WARM THINGS ARE MADE.
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NANDU IS A BIRD THAT CAN'T FLY, BUT RUNS VERY FAST. SHE HAS LONG AND STRONG LEGS.
NANDU'S BODY IS COVERED WITH FEATHERS, AND LEGS AND HEAD ARE BARE.
HATCHES EGGS AND RAISES BABIES NANDU - DAD.
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ANT-EATER
THE BODY OF A GIANT AANTEATER IS A METER LONG AND ITS TAIL IS ALMOST THE SAME LENGTH. WITH STRONG FRONT PAW, HE HITS THE TERMITES' HOUSING, DESTROYS THE WALL WITH HIS CLAWS, AND THEN STICKS HIS HALF-METER TONGUE INTO THE DESTROYED TERMITE MOUNTAIN AND PULL THE TERMITES BACK FROM HIM.
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BABY ANTEATER
AANTEATERS HAVE ONLY ONE CHILD, WHICH THE MOTHER AANTEATER CARRIES ON HER BACK.
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GUINEA PIG
WILD GUAINE PIGS ARE GRAY OR BROWN, WITH SMOOTH HAIR.
GUINEA PIGS EAT ANY PLANTS THEY CAN FIND.
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GUINEA PIG
DOMESTIC GUINEA PIGS COME IN A VERY DIFFERENT COLORS AND WITH VERY DIFFERENT HAIR - SMOOTH AND CURLY, LONG AND SHORT.
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AGOUTI RODENTS ARE THE SIZE OF A HARE, ITS BACK LEGS LONGER THAN THE FRONT LEGS. AGOUTI'S HAIR IS BROWN AND SMOOTH.
AGOUTI SWIM GOOD.
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BATTLESHIP
THE BODY OF THE BATTLESHIP IS COVERED WITH BONE PLATES, LIKE ARMOR.
Armadillos REALLY LOVE INSECTS - TERMITES, ANTS, AND OTHERS.
ARMADILLAS ARE EXCELLENT AT DIGGING THE GROUND AND MAKING WIDE HORES.
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BATTLESHIP
WHEN DANGER IS DANGER, ARMADILLAS ROLL UP INTO A BALL.
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AMAZON
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A TROPICAL FOREST
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MONKEY TOYS
TOY MONKEYS ARE THE SIZE OF THE PALM. THEY LIVE IN Flocks IN THE CROWNS OF TREES. THEY EAT LEAVES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS. THANKS TO THE GRAINY FEET THEY EASILY JUMP THROUGH THE TREES.
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Howler Monkeys
LARGE MONKEYS - Howler Monkeys, LIVE IN TREES, CLING TO BRANCHES WITH THEIR FEET AND TAIL. THEY EAT FRUITS, NUTS, JUICY LEAVES. THEY LOVE TO COMPETE IN SCREAMING.
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JAGUAR IS AN AGGREGATE AND STRONG CAT. THE LENGTH OF ITS BODY IS ABOUT 2 METERS, AND THE TAIL IS ALMOST A METER. HE CLIMBES TREES PERFECTLY AND SWIMS VERY WELL.
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CUB JAGUAR
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ANACONDA
ANACONDA IS THE LARGEST OF SNAKES.
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ANACONDA
THE LENGTH OF THE ANACONDA REACHES 10 METERS.
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PIRANHA FISH ARE DANGEROUS PREDATORS. THEY HUNT IN PACKS AND WHEN THEY ATTACK, THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FROM THE VICTIM WITHIN SECONDS.
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ELECTRIC EEL
THE ELECTRIC EEL HAS SPECIAL ORGANS ON THE SIDE OF THE ELECTRIC EEL THAT PRODUCE ELECTRIC CURRENT. HE USES THIS CURRENT FOR HUNTING AND PROTECTION.
Rare plants of Brassavola Perrini. A terrestrial orchid with a tuber cm long, ending in one narrow leaf. Brassavola Perrini. A terrestrial orchid with a tuber cm long, ending in one narrow leaf.
Rare plants Balsa or hare tree. Balsa or harewood. Tall tree, over 30 m. The fruits crack when ripe and then resemble hare's feet. Tall tree, over 30 m. The fruits crack when ripe and then resemble hare's feet.
Animals Spider monkey. She has long, slender legs. The tail is bare at the tip below, and she uses it as a fifth limb. Spider monkey. She has long, slender legs. The tail is bare at the tip below, and she uses it as a fifth limb.
Animals Manatee. Manatee. Water animal. His flippers have flat claw nails. With their help, the manatee crawls along the bottom and turns over from side to side. Water animal. His flippers have flat claw nails. With their help, the manatee crawls along the bottom and turns over from side to side.
