Where the Wild Things Are

Animals are always exciting to see! It's a good thing Argetina is full of creatures of all shapes, sizes and colors! Let's go meet them and find out a little about their homes in Northern Argentina!

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Northern Argentina

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Found in the jungles of Iguazú National Park in Northwest Argentina, this small, cherry red bird called the Red throat Tanager resides among the leaves. Fun fact: the males have more vibrant red feathers to attract females.
If you want to monkey around you will find many friends within the tropics of Missiones in Northwest Argentina. Here the trees are home to the trickster capuchin monkeys. You will often see them using their tales for balance as they swing across the trees
Commonly called a Southern Lapwing, this bird is scattered throughout South America. Its pink eyes and tinted wings help it trick birds who would like to make it a snack.
The coati is the South American raccoon. Their long noses aid them in digging in the dirt for food like small fruits and insects. However, be careful because coatis will always jump at the chance to rip into your lunch for the day.
The black hawk-eagle is one of the many raptors found in the tropics of Argentina. Although the feathers on the outside appear to only be black the feathers underneath the wings are striped black and white.
The black and white hawk eagle lives within the same area of Argentina. To catch their prey they dive down from the sky directly to their prey.
This pair of monkey are known as Howler monkeys. They are social animals that live in groups of 10-18 in the wild. Their most distinct feature is their deep roar that echoes through the tree canopy.
El tortuga de chaco or the Chaco tortoise is a fascinating animal that lives in the dry desert of the Chaco. Here, these tortoises dig dens in the sand to hide from the heat and predators during the daytime hours.

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