There are approximately 800 different species of mammals in the Amazon Rainforest that have been discovered. Below are five of the most well-known mammals in the Amazon. Click on any of the links to find out more information on that animal.

The formal name of the bush baby is Galagos. The voice of the bush baby sounds like a crying toddler, hence the name bush baby. (Read More)		Capybaras are one of the mammals in the Amazon rainforest. They are the world’s largest rodent weighing up to 150 pounds and are about four feet long. (Read More)		The Jaguar is the largest cat and territorial predator in the western hemisphere. (Read More)
	The Squirrel Monkey is the most abundant monkey in the Amazon Rainforest. Squirrel Monkeys stick together in groups of around twenty to one hundred. (Read More)		The Brazilian tapir spends most of its time near water. This tapir is a great swimmer and diver. In addition, the tapir can run fairly fast on land. (Read More)

Bush Baby | Capybara | Jaguar | Squirrel Monkey | Tapir