Least concern
Monkey ~ Squirrel
Squirrel Monkeys inhabit the rainforests of South America where they reside primarily in secondary forests at the intermediate level. They spend most of their time foraging in the trees for fruits, insects, nuts and seeds. Here they are also less likely to become targets for their major predators: eagles, snakes and seldom humans.
Raccoon
Raccoons are most common along stream edges, open forests and coastal marshes. They feed on grapes, nuts, grubs, crickets, small mammals, birds' eggs and nestlings. While washing their food, raccoons actually taste the matter that should be rejected because the wetting of the paws enhances their sense of feel. In captivity, raccoons live up to 20 years; while in the wild it is much shorter approximately 7 years. Their main predators are owls, foxes, coyotes, bobcats and unfortunately humans due to their valuable fur.
Stork ~ Marabou
This stork inhabits dry open savannas near lakes and rivers. Its diet consists of carrion, insects, fish and small mammals. In turn, marabou is a prey for larger carnivores. In addition to hollow leg bones, marabou storks have hollow toe bones. For one of the largest flying birds (males stand 1.5 m tall and weighs 9 kg, females generally smaller), this is an important adaptation for flight. Marabou live 25 years or more.
Ibex
These goats (also known as capricorns) live on mountainous pastures at
10,000 feet (3,000 m). During late afternoon and evening hours, they
descend into the lower alpine meadows and eat grasses, shrubs, leaves
and roots. They spend the rest of the day in the higher altitude of the
cliffs and hills, to avoid predators, such as wolves, bears, lynxes,
jackals and foxes. Alpine Ibex live 10-14 years in the wild and 20
years in captivity.
Guanaco
The Guanaco is very close in appearance to what are thought to be its domestic descendants, the Llamas and Alpacas. Guanacos live in Peru and parts of Chile and Argentina where they can be found all the way from sea level to elevations of 4,000 feet where their woolly coats help keep them warm. They are herbivorous, feeding mostly on grasses and small plants in the open lands they inhabitat.
Emu
These flightless birds inhabit plains, scrublands and open woodlands. The male builds the nest and incubates the eggs after the female lays them. Emus are omnivores. Their diet includes grasses, seeds, leaves and fruits, as well as caterpillars, beetles, crickets and even lizards. Lizards, in turn, are major predators on emu eggs. Other main predators are dingoes, eagles and cats. Emus live up to 15 years in the wild and 25 years in captivity.
Peccary ~ Collared
Owing to their external appearance, peccaries (also called javelinas) are often falsely identified as pigs. Though distantly related to pigs, there are some key differences, notably their comparative diets. A peccary's diet largely depends on climate and season and may include roots, bulbs, fruits, nuts, eggs, snakes, fish and dead organic matter.
