How well do you know South American animals?
From big cats to giant otters, let’s see if your knowledge is as vast as the variety – and size – of South America’s wildlife…
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Question 1 of 12
Capybaras are native to South America. They are the largest living ____ in the world?
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Question 2 of 12
Also the largest of its kind, giant river otters can be found in the waterways of the Amazon, Orinoco, and La Plata. Up to what size can they grow in length?
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Question 3 of 12
Peru’s Colca Canyon is considered one of the best places to see which bird?
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Question 4 of 12
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their blue-footed boobies. Their name derives from the Spanish word ‘bobo’, which means what?
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Question 5 of 12
What is the largest wild cat native to South America?
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Question 6 of 12
Found in the Amazon river basin, the boto is also known as what?
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Question 7 of 12
Can you name this eagle native to South America? Clue: it’s the most powerful eagle in the world!
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Question 8 of 12
Can you name South America’s only native species of bear?
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Question 9 of 12
Which Chilean national park has the largest concentration of pumas in the world?
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Question 10 of 12
South America has recorded 78 New World Monkeys, many endemic to Brazil, but can you identify this one pictured?
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Question 11 of 12
Which of these penguin species breeds in coastal Patagonia?
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Question 12 of 12
