Bullet Ant
A genus of ant consisting of single species, commonly known as the laser giant hunting ant, conga ant, or bullet ant, named on account on its powerful and potent sting.
Candiru Fish
A small catfish purported to enter the intimate orifices of unwary, unfortunate people who urinate into Amazonian waterways.
Capybara
The largest rodent in the world. It's closest relatives are guinea pigs and rock cavies, and is more distantly related to agouti, chinchillass, and the coypu.
Harpy Eagle
A neotropical species of eagle. It is sometimes known as the American Harpy Eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan Eagle.
Jaguar
A big cat, a feline in the Panthera genus, and is the only Panthera species found in the Americas.
Macaw
Most species are associated with forests, especially rainforests, but others prefer woodland or savannah-like habitats.
Red-Bellied Piranha
A species of piranha native to South America, found in the Amazon River Basin, coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil, and the basins of the Paraguay and Paraná.
Silver Dollar Fish
A common name given to a number of species of fishes, mostly in the genus Metynnis, tropical fish belonging to the Characidae family.
Toucan
The Ramphastidae family is most closely related to the American barbets. They are brightly marked and have large, often colorful bills.
Glass Frog
The general background coloration of most glass frogs is primarily lime green, the abdominal skin of some members of this family is translucent.