The yellow-footed tortoise, also known as the Brazilian giant tortoise, is found throughout the Amazon Basin of South America. They are the sixth-largest species of tortoise on the planet. They inhabit drier forests, grasslands, and the savanna and share some of its range with the red-footed … [Read more...] about Yellow Footed Tortoise (C. denticulata)
Bolivia
Military Macaw (A. militaris)
The military macaw gets its name from its bright green plumage that resembles a military parade uniform. They inhabit tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests and feed, breed, and nest in the canopy. Though they are not migratory they will seasonally fly down to the lowlands in search of food … [Read more...] about Military Macaw (A. militaris)
Mata Mata (C. fimbriata)
The Mata mata is a freshwater turtle that prefers slow moving water and muddy bottoms. They can be found in rivers, blackwater streams, swamps, and marshes. They spend most of their time under the water and rarely go onto land or even bask in the sun. They are very camouflaged and resemble debris. … [Read more...] about Mata Mata (C. fimbriata)
Arrau Turtle (P. expansa)
The Arrau turtle, also known as the southern American river turtle, or the giant South American turtle, is the largest of the side-neck turtle and the largest freshwater turtle in Latin America. They typically nest in large groups on beaches. Locality: Bolivia, Plurinational States of; Brazil; … [Read more...] about Arrau Turtle (P. expansa)
Amazon Spotted River Terrapin (P. unifilis)
The Amazon spotted river terrapin, also known as yellow-headed side neck turtle and yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle is a side-necked turtle and pulls its head in sideways to tuck into their shells and have yellow spots on the side of its head that fade with age. This species is … [Read more...] about Amazon Spotted River Terrapin (P. unifilis)