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Animals . By Alec Syvrud. Llama. Llamas are commonly used pack and meat animals found in South America. They weigh up to 450 pounds. Toco Toucan. This toucans bill may look very heavy for such a small bird, but the bill is relatively light because it is hollow. Piranha.
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Animals By Alec Syvrud
Llama • Llamas are commonly used pack and meat animals found in South America. They weigh up to 450 pounds.
Toco Toucan • This toucans bill may look very heavy for such a small bird, but the bill is relatively light because it is hollow.
Piranha • The exact amount of different species is unknown, but there may be up to 60 different types.
Jaguar • A full size jaguar can be 5-6 feet long and weigh up to 350 pounds. The jaguar has stocky legs which a great for swimming and climbing. They have about 2,000 pounds of bite force.
Capybara • Capybaras have slightly webbed feet, no tail, and 20 teeth which are great for chewing vegetation. Adult Capybaras can grow up to 4 feet in length and weigh up to 140 pounds.
Squirrel Monkey • This monkey eats bats, birds, lizards, and tree frogs. It spends two thirds of their day foraging for food. This monkey is listed as vulnerable.
Parrot • Parrots have a strong curved bill, clawed feet, and very bright colors. They live all over central and South America.
Spider Monkey • Spider Monkeys live in the upper part of the rainforest called the canopy. They forage for food at heights of up to 100 feet.