Río Pilcomayo National Park
Facts and practical information
The Río Pilcomayo National Park is a national park located in the northeastern part of the Argentine province of Formosa, on the border with Paraguay. Established on September 29, 1951 to protect the natural features, typical of the Humid Chaco ecoregion, the park is included in the Ramsar Convention's list of wetlands of international importance. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Maned wolf
The maned wolf, the largest canid in South America, is a fascinating and unique animal that stands apart from both foxes and wolves. It belongs to its own genus, Chrysocyon, and possesses distinctive traits that render it especially remarkable.
Mammals
Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar
The cougar, also known by names like puma, mountain lion, red tiger, and catamount, is a remarkable big cat native to the Americas. Scientifically known as Puma concolor, this majestic animal roams from the Canadian Yukon all the way down to the southern Andes in South...
Mammals
Greater rhea
The greater rhea, a flightless bird native to eastern South America, holds the distinction of being the largest bird on the continent. These impressive birds weigh between 20 to 27 kilograms and stand about 1.5 meters tall.
Birds
Capybara
The capybara, native to South America, holds the distinction of being the largest living rodent in the world. Belonging to the genus Hydrochoerus, these social animals are often observed in groups, sometimes numbering as many as 100 individuals.
Mammals
Green anaconda
The green anaconda, also known as the common anaconda, common water boa, or sucuri, is a fascinating non-venomous boa species native to South America. It is renowned for being the heaviest and one of the longest snake species in the world.
Reptiles
Formosa