The Brazilian tapir is related to the horse and the rhinoceros. It is a herbivore feeding on leaves, fruits, vegetables and twigs. It dwells in the forest. It has 4 front toes and 3 hind toes. It is able to move its nose to sniff out food.

birds          Black Skimmer           Great Egret           Harpy Eagle

Macaw           Yellow-tufted Woodpecker

fish          piranha

insects          Leaf Cutter Ant

mammals          Brazilian Tapir           Collared Peccary           Giant Anteater           Giant Otter

Howler Monkey           Owl Monkey           Jaguar           Pink Dolphin

reptiles          Anaconda Snake           Tree Boa           Black Caiman

rodents          Brown Agouti           Capybara