Rainfores´t Big Five

he phrase ‘Big Five’ normally applies to rolling African plains. Any true nature lover’s bucket list. Though should include the Peruvian rainforest in Latin America.

With its wealthy array of ecosystems and exotic species, Peru’s pristine wildlife is incredible.

Harpy Eagle, Anteaters, Tapirs, Giant otters, and Jaguars are Peruvian amazon’s Big Five.

Flag bear or Anteater

The Giant anteater, otherwise known as flag bear in Spanish, this insectivorous and enormous Giant Anteater is nocturnal, it can be found wrapped around termites and ant nets, collecting the ants with it is sticky tongue. This is a very elusive mammal in the rainforest.

Harpy Eagle

The Harpy eagle is the largest and most powerful raptor found throughout the Rainforest, capable of hunting prey such as deer, sloth, monkeys, adult peccaries(Wild picks), agouti, and medium size mammals. It was found that; each harpy eagle hunts around 500 Kilometers from another harpy eagle. The eagle possesses the largest talons of any living eagle.

Tapir

Peru’s mellow and nocturnal tapir is another of the Big Five to look out for when you are scouring the side of the rivers or lakes in the later hours. These agile herbivores with their snorkel-like snout spend their days underwater feeding on water plants, fruits, and buds and like the maned wolf are also solitary creatures

Giant otter

Despite their reputation as cute and cuddly, the giant otter is regarded as one of Peru’s top predators. Their thick bodies strong incisor and powerful tails ensure tough hunting skills for catching their victims catfish, plus they are fairly easy to see promising entertaining animal viewing.

Jaguar

For some, the elusive jaguar may be the most coveted animal here. The chief of Latin America’s jungle predators and the world’s third-biggest cat, the jaguar is truly enchanting. A rich coat and hypnotizing spots create a captivating sight that you can glean along exposed, sandy riverbanks. Besides beauty, these felines also possess impressive strength with the strongest bite of any cat, which they use to pierce through the shells of reptiles and kill their prey with a direct bite.

Peru’s rise in ecotourism has led to both improved wealth and wisdom for the country, with a conservation plan in development and hopes of a National Center for Research, Management, and Conservation of predators. So your Peruvian Big Five experience not only indicates good news for Peru but also for the endangered species.