El Tuparro National Natural Park
Facts and practical information
El Tuparro National Natural Park is a national park located in the Vichada Department in the Orinoquía Region of Colombia. It is the only protected area in the Eastern Plains under Colombia's Natural Parks System. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Jaguar
The jaguar is a large cat native to the Americas and the only member of the Panthera genus found in this region. These majestic creatures can be found from the southwestern United States through Central and South America, thriving in tropical and subtropical forests.
Mammals
South American tapir
The South American tapir, often referred to as the Brazilian tapir, Amazonian tapir, maned tapir, or lowland tapir, is a captivating large mammal native to the Amazon region. Among the four tapir species, it is the largest indigenous to the Amazon.
Mammals
Giant armadillo
The giant armadillo, also known as tatou, ocarro, tatu-canastra, or tatú carreta, is the largest armadillo species in South America, extending its range to northern Argentina. This captivating and endangered creature primarily consumes termites and ants, often...
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
White-tailed deer
The white-tailed deer, often referred to as the whitetail or Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species endemic to North America, Central America, and parts of South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This adaptable species has also been introduced...
Mammals
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