Mammals

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Mammals we saw in the PANTANAL.

JAGUARS are the only species in the big cat genus Panthera that are not a environmentally threatened, but .in Brazil, they are considered vulnerable. The Pantanal is thought to have about 4,000 jaguars. Habitat loss and “revenge hunting” are the main threats to the species.

GIANT RIVER OTTERS are a South American carnivorous mammal and the largest member of the weasel family. They are a social species, with family groups. The species is territorial and can be aggressive. Giant otters are diurnal, and have a diet primarily of fish.

CAPYBARAS, the largest rodents in the world, are herbivores, grazing mainly on grasses and aquatic plants as well as fruit and tree bark. Among other rodents, they are closely related to guinea pigs. Native to South America, capybaras inhabit savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water. They are a highly social species, and they too are ubiquitous in the Pantanal.

OCELOTs are a medium-sized spotted cat, similar to the bobcat in physical proportions. They are efficient at climbing, leaping and swimming. It prefers areas close to water sources with dense vegetation cover and high prey availability. It preys on small terrestrial mammals, and are typically active during twilight and at night.

GIANT ANTEATERS are a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. This species is mostly terrestrial, in contrast to other living anteaters which are arboreal or semiarboreal. The giant anteater is recognizable by its elongated snout, bushy tail, long fore claws, and distinctively colored pelage.

WHITE-LIPPED PECCARIES are a hog-like animal found in Central and South America. This species is omnivorous, feeding mostly on fruit, and are usually found traveling great distances to obtain it. Peccaries are very social and live in large herds which is essential for their survival in the wild.

GIBBONS and TUFTED CAPUCHIN MONKEYS are classified as “new world monkeys” which means that they are found in the Americas and have prehensile tails. Their diets are primarily fruit-based, but they also consume twigs, leaves, insects, flowers, and occasionally bird eggs. Gibbons live in small social groups, while tufted caputchin monkeys, like other capuchins, live in larger social groupings.

Ocelot

Giant River Otter

Giant River Otter

Capybara

Jaguar

Giant Anteater

Jaguar Mother and Cub

Jaguar Mother and Cub

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Jaguar Mother and Cubs

Jaguar Mother and Cubs

Giant River Otters

Giant River Otters

Capybara and Pup

Capybara and Pup

Jaguar Hunting

Gibbon Monkey

Jaguar

Gibbon Monkeys

Ocelot

Giant Anteater

White-lipped Peccary

White-lipped Peccary

Jaguar Swimming

Jaguar Swimming

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Giant River Otter

Giant River Otter

Jaguar Hunting

Capybara Pups

Ocelot

Ocelot

Giant River Otter

Giant River Otter

Capybara

Capybara

Jaguar

Jaguar

Giant Anteater

Giant Anteater

Jaguar Mother and Cub

Jaguar Mother and Cub

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Jaguar Mother and Cubs

Jaguar Mother and Cubs

Giant River Otters

Giant River Otters

Capybara and Pup

Capybara and Pup

Jaguar Hunting

Jaguar Hunting

Gibbon Monkey

Gibbon Monkey

Jaguar

Jaguar

Gibbon Monkeys

Gibbon Monkeys

Ocelot

Ocelot

Giant Anteater

Giant Anteater

White-lipped Peccary

White-lipped Peccary

Jaguar Swimming

Jaguar Swimming

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Tufted Cappuchin Monkey

Giant River Otter

Giant River Otter

Jaguar Hunting

Jaguar Hunting

Capybara Pups

Capybara PupsCapybara and Pup

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