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Jaguar: Largest cat in South America, facing endangerment; solitary, nocturnal, excellent swimmer; up to 2.5m long, 120kg.
Golden Lion Tamarins: Endemic to Brazil, orange fur, 800g weight; habitat fragmentation, reintroduction efforts, tree-dwelling primates.
Tapirs: Endangered herbivores, agile despite appearance, rely on earth licks; habitat loss, hunting, extinction risk in Peru.
Giant Otters: Adorable, 1.7m long, skilled hunters, rely on fish; threats include hunting, habitat loss, water pollution.
Uakari: Small monkey with bald face, found in South American rainforests near water; multiple species, Amazon distribution.
White-cheeked Spider Monkey: Endemic to Brazil, forest-dwelling, declining population due to habitat loss, hunting, and deforestation.
Hyacinth Macaws: Large blue parrots, 1m long, found in South America, threatened by habitat loss and trade.
Sloths: Unique Amazon creatures, known for slowness; tree-dwellers, low metabolic rate, occasional swimmers.