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Explore the fascinating wildlife of South America, featuring remarkable species like the vibrant Macaw, the elusive Boa Constrictor, and the unique Blue Crab. Discover their diverse diets, habitats, and average lifespan in the wild, including the Macaw's impressive 60 years and the Boa's 30 years. Learn about their group identities, such as flocks and casts, and the critical role they play in their ecosystems. From majestic birds to captivating reptiles and invertebrates, South America's wildlife is a testament to nature's incredible diversity.
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South America • Macaw • Type: • Bird • Diet: • Omnivore • Average life span in the wild: • Up to 60 years • Size: • 11.8 to 39.5 in (30 to 100 cm) • Weight: • 4.5 oz to 3.75 lbs (129 to 1,695 g) • Group name: • Flock
South America • Blue Crab • Type: • Invertebrate • Diet: • Omnivore • Average life span in the wild: • 1 to 3 years • Size: • 4 in (10.2 cm) long; 9 in (23 cm) wide • Weight: • 1 to 2 lbs (0.45 to 0.9 kg) • Group name: • Cast
South America Boa Constrictor Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivore Average life span in the wild: 20 to 30 years Size: 13 ft (4 m) Weight: 60 lbs (27 kg) Group name: Bed or knot Did you know? Some South Americans keep boas in their houses to control rat infestations.
North America • Blue Jay • Type: • Bird • Diet: • Omnivore • Size: • 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm); Wingspan, 13 to 17 in (34 to 43 cm) • Weight: • 2.5 to 3.5 oz (70 to 100 g) • Group name: • Flock
North America • Hornet • Type: • Bug • Diet: • Omnivore • Average life span in the wild: • Several months (the queen lives through winter) • Size: • 1.25 in (3.2 cm) • Group name: • Grist or hive
North America • Bald Eagle • Type: • Bird • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • Up to 28 years • Size: • Body, 34 to 43 in (86 to 109 cm); Wingspan, 6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.4 m) • Weight: • 6.5 to 14 lbs (3 to 6.5 kg)
North America Elk Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Average life span in the wild: 8 to 12 years Size: Height at the shoulder, 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m) Weight: 325 to 1,100 lbs (147 to 499 kg) Group name: Gang
Europe Atlantic Puffin • Type: • Bird • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • 20 years or more • Size: • 10 in (25 cm) • Weight: • 17.5 oz (500 g) • Group name: • Colony • Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
Europe • Raven Type: Bird Diet: Omnivore Average life span in the wild: 13 years Size: 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm); wingspan, 3.8 to 4.7 ft (1.2 to 1.4 m) Weight: 2.3 lbs (1.3 kg) Group name: Flock
Aisa • Bull Shark • Type: • Fish • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • 16 years • Size: • 7 to 11.5 ft (2.1 to 3.4 m) • Weight: • 200 to 500 lbs (90 to 230 kg) • Group name: • School or shoal
Asia Chinese Sturgeon • type: • Fish • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • 50 to 60 years • Size: • Up to 16 ft (5 m) • Weight: • Up to 1,000 lbs (450 kg) • Group name: • Shoal • Protection status: • Endangered
Aisa Chinese Paddlefish • Type: • Fish • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • Up to 50 years • Size: • Up to 23 ft (7m) • Weight: • Up to 1,000 lbs (450 kg) • Group name: • Shoal • Protection status: • Endangered
Asia • Flying Fish • Type: • Fish • Diet: • Omnivore • Size: • Up to 18 in (45 cm) • Group name: • School
Africa • Leopard • Type: • Mammal • Diet: • Carnivore • Size: • Head and body, 4.25 to 6.25 ft (1.3 to 1.9 m); tail, 3.5 to 4.5 ft (1.1 to 1.4 m) • Weight: • 66 to 176 lbs (30 to 80 kg) • Protection status: • Near Threatened
Africa Manatee Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Average life span in the wild: 40 years Size: 8 to 13 ft (2.4 to 4 m) Weight: 440 to 1,300 lbs (200 to 600 kg) Protection status: Endangered