Animals Around the World: South America

Guanacos are wild animals that roam free in the mountains, plains, and deserts of South America. They are cousins to llamas and camels. Discover more about these graceful, calm animals in All About South American Guanacos, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching images, a map, and glossary.

Capybaras are social animals that spend most of their time near lakes, ponds, and marshes across South America. Called "water pigs," these champion swimmers are also the world's largest rodent. Discover more about these friendly animals in All About South American Capybaras, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.

The Andean condor is a huge flying bird that soars over the Andes Mountains in South America. Its wingspan stretches to 10 feet (3 meters). That's as long as two park benches at your favorite playground! Discover more about this majestic raptor in All About South American Condors, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.

Toucans are tropical birds. The taco toucan is the most famous toucan. The mascot of a popular breakfast cereal is a taco toucan! Discover more about these beautiful, rainbow-colored birds in All About South American Toucans, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.

Llamas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. But you can find them in zoos and ranches all over the world. Llamas are large animals covered in coarse hair. Their hair is used to make clothing and blankets. Maybe you own a hat or scarf made of llama hair! Discover more about these social animals in All About South American Llamas, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.

An anaconda is a powerful predator that lives in the swamps and rivers of tropical South America. The green anaconda is one of the longest snakes in the world, almost as long as a school bus! Discover more about these amazing constrictors in All About South American Anacondas, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.