1633 feet long More at home on water than land Kills by constriction Coils itself around prey and squeezes Anaconda 23 inches long They are sociable ID: 651040
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Animals in South AmericaSlide2
16-33 feet long
More at home
on water than landKills by constriction - Coils itself around prey and squeezes
AnacondaSlide3
23 inches long
They are sociable
- roost together in forest at nightEats nuts, fruits, seeds, and berries
Blue and Yellow MacawSlide4
12-16 inches tall
Uses sounds to
communicate - coughing noise made to gather groupEats roots, seeds,
and insectsCollared PeccarySlide5
40-48 inches long
Exceptional sense
of smell and hearingEats ground dwelling ants - catches ants with long
sticky tongue
Giant AnteaterSlide6
44-73 inches long
Adults live alone
Can run short distances quickly to catch prey - however they tire quickly
JaguarSlide7
3-3 1/2 feet long
Nest built in low
shrubs with sticks, feathers, and bonesEats jellyfish, hatching turtles, and flying fishMagnificent FrigatebirdSlide8
4-4 ½ feet long
Long legs enable it
to see above tall grass to spot preyIs a flesh eater but fruits make up half of dietManed WolfSlide9
8-20 inches long
Live in rivers
with an abundance of fish Any commotion in water attracts piranhas -
hunts using surprise
and
speed
Piranha