What is the only animal native to Latin America?

The Official National Animal of South America. South America is a continent, and as such, it has no national animal.

What animal is indigenous to South America?

Capybara. The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. It is native to South America and can grow up to around 2 feet (0.6 m) tall and 4 feet (1.2 m) long.

What animals are only found in Central America?

7 Strange and Exotic Animals of Central America

  • Baird’s Tapir live in Central America | © Eric Kilby / flickr. Baird’s Tapir.
  • White-faced Capuchin | © Russell Maddicks/Flickr. White-Headed Capuchin Monkey.
  • A quetzal, Guatemala’s national bird | © ryanacandee / flickr. Quetzal.

What animal kills the most humans in South America?

The largest of South America’s big cats, jaguars are mainly found in the Amazon basin and are considered the most dangerous mammal on the continent.

How many Latin American countries can you name?

In practice, Latin America encompasses the southern portion of North America and nearly all of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, for a total of 20 countries and 14 territories, most of which are Spanish-speaking (the exception being Brazil, the population of which speaks Brazilian Portuguese).

What is the largest ethnic group in Central America?

mestizo
People with mestizo ancestry are the largest single group, and along with people of greater European ancestry, comprise approximately 80% of the population, or even more.

What is the apex predator of South America?

Sparassodonts were the apex mammalian predators of South America throughout most of the Cenozoic, diversifying into a wide array of niches including fox-like and even saber-toothed forms.

What is largest South American mammal?

Lowland tapirs
Lowland tapirs can weigh up to 660 pounds, making them the largest terrestrial mammals in South America. Tapirs use their prehensile proboscis (a weird name for “snout”) to snatch up high hanging leaves and fruit.