Valdivian temperate rain forest
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The Valdivian temperate forests is an ecoregion on the west coast of southern South America, in Chile and extending into Argentina. It is part of the Neotropical realm. The forests are named after the city of Valdivia. The Valdivian temperate rainforests are characterized by their dense understories of bamboos, ferns, and for being mostly dominated by evergreen angiosperm trees with some deciduous specimens, though conifer trees are also common. ()
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Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
Wild boars, also known as wild swine or wild pigs, are fascinating creatures found across many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Due to human activities, they have spread extensively, making them one of the most adaptable...
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Kodkod
The kodkod, also known as the güiña, is the smallest wild cat in the Americas. This elusive feline primarily inhabits central and southern Chile, with a few populations extending into parts of Argentina. Unfortunately, the kodkod is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN...
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Mouse Opossum, Monito Del Monte
The monito del monte, or Dromiciops gliroides, is a diminutive marsupial native to southwestern South America. It is the sole extant species in the ancient order Microbiotheria and the only representative of the superorder Australidelphia in the New World.
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Pudú
Pudus, the smallest deer species in the world, consist of two types: the northern pudu and the southern pudu. Indigenous to South America, the name "pudu" originates from the Mapuche language. The southern pudu is slightly larger than its northern counterpart but both...
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