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  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a large territory, much as does the mountain lion, and nowhere are they abundant.<br />
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca001.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis013.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis012.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco011.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco008.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco006.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis010.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco010.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco007.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis011.tiff
  • Iguazu falls seen from the brazilian side of iguacu national park , parana , brazil , south america Image by Andres Morya
    iguazu-15.tif
  • Iguazu falls seen from the brazilian side of iguacu national park , parana , brazil , south america Image by Andres Morya
    iguazu-13.tif
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco003.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 006.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco010.tiff
  • Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis calidryas), Central America Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 007.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 002.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 003.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis018.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco005.tiff
  • Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Tailess-Whip-Scorpion004.tiff
  • White-faced Saki<br />
(Pithecia pithecia), South America White-faced Saki<br />
(Pithecia pithecia), South America Image by Andres Morya
    white-faced saki-pithecia001.tiff
  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a large territory, much as does the mountain lion, and nowhere are they abundant.<br />
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca003.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 005.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 004.tiff
  • Green and Black Poison Dart Frog, Dendrobates auratus, also known as the green and black poison dart frog or the green and black poison arrow frog, and sometimes mint poison frog (not to be confused with the mint-green color morph of P. terribilis), is a brightly-colored member of the order Anura native to Central America and north-western parts of South America. It is one of the most variable of all poison dart frogs next to Dendrobates tinctorius. It is considered to be of least concern from a conservation standpoint by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).<br />
The green-and-black poison frog, while not the most toxic poison dart frog, is still a highly toxic animal. The very small amount of poison the frog possesses is still enough to make a human ill. Like most poison dart frogs, however, the green-and-black poison dart frog will only release its poison if it feels that it is threatened, and wild specimens can be handled if the human holding it is calm and relaxed. The green-and-black poison frog, as with all poison dart frogs, loses its toxicity in captivity due to a change in diet. This has led scientists to believe that the green-and-black poison frog actually takes its poison from the ants it feeds on. Image by Andres Morya
    Green-Black-Poison-Dart Frog001.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco) flying through the rainforest, Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco-flying.tiff
  • Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Corrientes, Argentina. Is a species of caiman found in central South America, including northeastern Argentina, Uruguay eastern Bolivia, central/south-west Brazil, and the rivers of Paraguay. Image by Andres Morya
    Yacare-caiman001.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco011.tiff
  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
    white-headed-capuchin-Cebus c003.tiff
  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
    mantled-howler-Alouatta-palli002.tiff
  • Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests in Central America. Red-eyed tree frogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests from southern Mexico, through Central America, to Northern Colombia. Image by Andres Morya
    Red-eyed-Treefrog-Agalychnis 001.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco004.tiff
  • Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Tailess-Whip-Scorpion001.tiff
  • Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), Corrientes, Argentina. Is the largest living rodent in the world. Capybara are semi-aquatic mammals found wild in much of South America. Capybaras are herbivores, grazing mainly on grasses and aquatic plants. Image by Andres Morya
    Capybara-Hydrochoerus021.tiff
  • Greater Rhea, Rhea americana, Corrientes, Argentina. Is a flightless bird found in eastern South America. Is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It inhabits a variety of open areas, such as grasslands, savanna or grassy wetlands. Image by Andres Morya
    Greater-Rhea-americana005.tiff
  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
    white-headed-capuchin-Cebus009.tiff
  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
    mantled-howler-Alouatta-palli005.tiff
  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
    Leafcutter-ants-Acromyrmex06.tiff
  • The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Misiones, Argentina. Is a Neotropical species of eagle, It is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Destruction of its natural habitat has seen it vanish from many parts of its former range, and it is almost extinct in Central America. Image by Andres Morya
    Harpy Eagle-Harpia-harpyj003.tiff
  • The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Misiones, Argentina. Is a Neotropical species of eagle, It is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Destruction of its natural habitat has seen it vanish from many parts of its former range, and it is almost extinct in Central America. Image by Andres Morya
    Harpy Eagle-Harpia-harpyj001.tiff
  • Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Corrientes, Argentina. Is a species of caiman found in central South America, including northeastern Argentina, Uruguay eastern Bolivia, central/south-west Brazil, and the rivers of Paraguay. Image by Andres Morya
    Yacare-caiman002.tiff
  • Greater Rhea, Rhea americana, Corrientes, Argentina. Is a flightless bird found in eastern South America. Is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It inhabits a variety of open areas, such as grasslands, savanna or grassy wetlands. Image by Andres Morya
    Greater-Rhea-americana004.tiff
  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
    white-headed-capuchin-Cebus c002.tiff
  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
    white-headed-capuchin-Cebus c001.tiff
  • Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Tailess-Whip-Scorpion003.tiff
  • Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), Argentina. Is the largest canid of South America, resembling a large fox with reddish fur.  is found in open and semi-open habitats, especially grasslands with scattered bushes and trees, in south, central-west and south-eastern Brazil,  Paraguay, northern Argentina and Bolivia. Image by Andres Morya
    maned-wolf-Chrysocyon.tiff
  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a l Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca006.tiff
  • Margay Cat or tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii), is a small spotted cat native to Central and South America. This species is declining through much of its range due to human induced conversion of native forest habitats to agriculture and pasture. Image by Andres Morya
    Margay Cat-Leopardus wiedii001.tiff
  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a large territory, much as does the mountain lion, and nowhere are they abundant.<br />
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca005.tiff
  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a large territory, much as does the mountain lion, and nowhere are they abundant.<br />
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca004.tiff
  • Green Basilisk Lizard or JESUS CHRIST LIZARD (Basiliscus plumifrons), Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Basilisk-Lizard-Basiliscus021.tiff
  • Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) is a venomous pitviper species found in Central and South America. Small and arboreal, these snakes are characterized by their wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales over the eyes. Image by Andres Morya
    Eyelash-Viper-Bothriechis012.tiff
  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
    mantled-howler-Alouatta-palli004.tiff
  • Two-Toed Sloth or Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is a species of sloth from Central and South America. It is a solitary nocturnal and arboreal animal, found in mature and secondary rainforests and deciduous forests. Image by Andres Morya
    Hoffmann's-two-toed-sloth001.tiff
  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
    mantled-howler-Alouatta-palli001.tiff
  • Green and Black Poison Dart Frog, Dendrobates auratus, also known as the green and black poison dart frog or the green and black poison arrow frog, and sometimes mint poison frog (not to be confused with the mint-green color morph of P. terribilis), is a brightly-colored member of the order Anura native to Central America and north-western parts of South America. It is one of the most variable of all poison dart frogs next to Dendrobates tinctorius. It is considered to be of least concern from a conservation standpoint by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).<br />
The green-and-black poison frog, while not the most toxic poison dart frog, is still a highly toxic animal. The very small amount of poison the frog possesses is still enough to make a human ill. Like most poison dart frogs, however, the green-and-black poison dart frog will only release its poison if it feels that it is threatened, and wild specimens can be handled if the human holding it is calm and relaxed. The green-and-black poison frog, as with all poison dart frogs, loses its toxicity in captivity due to a change in diet. This has led scientists to believe that the green-and-black poison frog actually takes its poison from the ants it feeds on. Image by Andres Morya
    Green-Black-Poison-Dart Frog002.tiff
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Brazil. Is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. It is found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Image by Andres Morya
    Toco-Toucan-Ramphastos-toco009.tiff
  • The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Misiones, Argentina. Is a Neotropical species of eagle, It is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Destruction of its natural habitat has seen it vanish from many parts of its former range, and it is almost extinct in Central America. Image by Andres Morya
    Harpy Eagle-Harpia-harpyj002.tiff
  • Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) is a venomous pitviper species found in Central and South America. Small and arboreal, these snakes are characterized by their wide array of color variations, as well as the superciliary scales over the eyes. Image by Andres Morya
    Eyelash-Viper-Bothriechis001.tiff
  • Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Tailess-Whip-Scorpion004.tiff
  • Whip Spider Or Tailess Whip Scorpion, Costa Rica, Central America Image by Andres Morya
    Tailess-Whip-Scorpion002.tiff
  • Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central America Jaguar (Panthera onca) Linnaeus, Costa Rica. Jaguars are the third largest cat of the world, ranking behind the tiger and African lion. In spite of their large size and powerful build, however, jaguars (el tigre of the Mexicans) are shy and retiring. They seldom, if ever, attack man unless cornered or at bay. They are thought to roam over a large territory, much as does the mountain lion, and nowhere are they abundant.<br />
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Image by Andres Morya
    jaguar-Panthera-onca002.tiff
  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
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  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
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  • Greater Rhea, Rhea americana, Corrientes, Argentina. Is a flightless bird found in eastern South America. Is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It inhabits a variety of open areas, such as grasslands, savanna or grassy wetlands. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Corrientes, Argentina. Is a species of caiman found in central South America, including northeastern Argentina, Uruguay eastern Bolivia, central/south-west Brazil, and the rivers of Paraguay. Image by Andres Morya
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  • The white-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus), also known as the white-faced capuchin or white-throated capuchin. Native to the forests of Central America and the extreme north-western portion of South America, the white-headed capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen. Image by Andres Morya
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  • The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), is a very large hummingbird native to southern Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica and western Panama.<br />
It is a species of the understory and edges of mountain forests, especially near streams. The food of this species is nectar, taken mainly from undergrowth flowers with Heliconias and bananas as favourites. The males are less aggressive and territorial at flowers than their size would suggest.<br />
The call of the Violet Sabrewing is a sharp twitter, and the song of the male, given at leks of up to ten males, is a high-pitched piercing cheep tsew cheep tik-tik tsew. Image by Andres Morya
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  • The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus), is a very large hummingbird native to southern Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica and western Panama.<br />
It is a species of the understory and edges of mountain forests, especially near streams. The food of this species is nectar, taken mainly from undergrowth flowers with Heliconias and bananas as favourites. The males are less aggressive and territorial at flowers than their size would suggest.<br />
The call of the Violet Sabrewing is a sharp twitter, and the song of the male, given at leks of up to ten males, is a high-pitched piercing cheep tsew cheep tik-tik tsew. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Green Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus plumifrons), Central America Image by Andres Morya
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  • Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata), Costa Rica. The mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), or golden-mantled howling monkey, is a species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, from Central and South America. It is one of the monkey species most often seen and heard in the wild in Central America. It takes its "mantled" name from the long guard hairs on its sides. The mantled howler is one of the largest Central American monkeys. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Strawberry poison frog or strawberry poison-dart frog (Oophaga pumilio), Costa Rica. Is a species of small amphibian poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations.[1] The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15-30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. D. pumilio, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of its genus. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Strawberry poison frog or strawberry poison-dart frog (Oophaga pumilio), Costa Rica. Is a species of small amphibian poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations.[1] The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15-30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. D. pumilio, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of its genus. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
    Leafcutter-ants-Acromyrmex04.tiff
  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
    Leafcutter-ants-Acromyrmex02.tiff
  • Leafcutter ants (Acromyrmex sp), Costa Rica. These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South, Central America, Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Next to humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on Earth. In a few years, the central mound of their underground nests can grow to more than 30 metres (98 ft) across, with smaller, radiating mounds extending out to a radius of 80 metres (260 ft), taking up 30 to 600 square metres (320 to 6,500 sq ft) and containing eight million individuals Image by Andres Morya
    Leafcutter-ants-Acromyrmex01.tiff
  • Greater Rhea, Rhea americana, Corrientes, Argentina. Is a flightless bird found in eastern South America. Is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It inhabits a variety of open areas, such as grasslands, savanna or grassy wetlands. Image by Andres Morya
    Greater-Rhea-americana006.tiff
  • Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), Corrientes, Argentina. Is a species of caiman found in central South America, including northeastern Argentina, Uruguay eastern Bolivia, central/south-west Brazil, and the rivers of Paraguay. Image by Andres Morya
    Yacare-caiman003.tiff
  • Margay Cat or tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii), is a small spotted cat native to Central and South America. This species is declining through much of its range due to human induced conversion of native forest habitats to agriculture and pasture. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Two-Toed Sloth or Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is a species of sloth from Central and South America. It is a solitary nocturnal and arboreal animal, found in mature and secondary rainforests and deciduous forests. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Gouldi's Monkey (Callimico goeldii), Peru Gouldis Monkey (Callimico goeldii), Peru Image by Andres Morya
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  • Cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, mountain cat, catamount or panther, Argentina. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Black howler (Alouatta caraya), Misiones, Argentina. Is a species of howler monkey, a large New World monkey, from northeast Argentina, east Bolivia, east and south Brazil and Paraguay. Named for their vocalizations, they may be heard most often around sunrise. This "dawn chorus" sounds much more like roaring than howling, and it announces the howlers' position as a means to avoiding conflict with other groups. The call can be heard up to 5 km away. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata), or Crested Screamer, Corrientes, Argentina. It is found in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Uruguay and northern Argentina. Its diet consists of plants stems, seeds, leaves, and, rarely, small animals. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia), Costa Rica Image by Andres Morya
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  • Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) Perezoso de Tres Dedos, Cahuita, Caribe, Costa Rica<br />
This sloth species is found from southern Honduras through Panama and western Colombia through the Amazon to northern Argentina. The three-toed sloth is active during the day, unlike the nocturnal two-toed sloth, and so is seen more often. This sloth only eats leaves from trees and lianas, but may feed on fifty individual trees of up to thirty species, eating leaves of different ages. Sloths live, feed, mate, and reproduce near the upper levels of the forest canopy. They move to a new tree often enough to balance their diet, or about once every 1.5 days. Image by Andres Morya
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  • Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) Perezoso de Tres Dedos, Cahuita, Caribe, Costa Rica<br />
This sloth species is found from southern Honduras through Panama and western Colombia through the Amazon to northern Argentina. The three-toed sloth is active during the day, unlike the nocturnal two-toed sloth, and so is seen more often. This sloth only eats leaves from trees and lianas, but may feed on fifty individual trees of up to thirty species, eating leaves of different ages. Sloths live, feed, mate, and reproduce near the upper levels of the forest canopy. They move to a new tree often enough to balance their diet, or about once every 1.5 days. Image by Andres Morya
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