Eric Gofreed
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I’m excited to share some of my most memorable encounters with the mammals from my trip to Brazil. I'll be posting part two in a few weeks. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed seeing these incredible animals in the wild!
Fearless Rodent, Sleeping Choppers
Though I walk 'mid slumbering scales,
I, capybara, stride between heads and tails,
I fear no bite from caiman jaws,
I'm too big to eat, not even my paws.
I was fortunate to have 21 jaguar sightings and 11 different animals. Each Jaguar has been named and easily recognized by local guides and scientists. Interestingly, they don't need radio tags for tracking, as they're recognized by the unique spot patterns on their faces, much like human fingerprints. This is Velante, an 11-year-old jaguar.
Two Azara's Capuchins quench their thirst
Giant otters eat their prey face first. By starting at the head, otters can quickly disable their prey by crushing the fish's skull. This also ensures that the fish’s sharp fins, spines, or scales are swallowed in a more manageable way as the body follows head-first.
The tapir, often called a "living fossil," has roamed the Earth for millions of years, making it one of nature’s most ancient creatures. These herbivores thrive on a varied diet of leaves, fruits, and aquatic plants, playing a vital role in their ecosystem by helping to disperse seeds as they forage. One of their most unique features is their prehensile snout, a flexible, trunk-like nose that allows them to grab food and navigate their surroundings.
Fearless Rodent, Sleeping Choppers
Though I walk 'mid slumbering scales,
I, capybara, stride between heads and tails,
I fear no bite from caiman jaws,
I'm too big to eat, not even my paws.
I was fortunate to have 21 jaguar sightings and 11 different animals. Each Jaguar has been named and easily recognized by local guides and scientists. Interestingly, they don't need radio tags for tracking, as they're recognized by the unique spot patterns on their faces, much like human fingerprints. This is Velante, an 11-year-old jaguar.
Two Azara's Capuchins quench their thirst
Giant otters eat their prey face first. By starting at the head, otters can quickly disable their prey by crushing the fish's skull. This also ensures that the fish’s sharp fins, spines, or scales are swallowed in a more manageable way as the body follows head-first.
The tapir, often called a "living fossil," has roamed the Earth for millions of years, making it one of nature’s most ancient creatures. These herbivores thrive on a varied diet of leaves, fruits, and aquatic plants, playing a vital role in their ecosystem by helping to disperse seeds as they forage. One of their most unique features is their prehensile snout, a flexible, trunk-like nose that allows them to grab food and navigate their surroundings.
