“Just wanted to let you know we are back from our Brazil trip and had a great time! We loved the Pousada Aguape trip and our guide Stephan was terrific. Thanks for your help planning the trip. It was great!”
— Cary Schneider, USAWildlife
Pantanal boasts 600 species of birds, 350 species of fish, 135 species of mammals, and about 80 reptile species.
Birds
Our Pantanal birdwatching tour is a not-to-be-missed experience for any bird enthusiast. The sheer diversity and beauty of the birds within this region has to be seen to be believed, at whatever time of year you visit. Whether you are an expert ornithologist or are trying birdwatching for the first time, we guarantee that the bird life of the Pantanal will amaze you. Hyacinth macaws, the largest parrots in the world, are often seen in trees that surround the lodges we use for our tours. Feel free to download our bird list, which consists most of the species found in the Pantanal area.
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Mammals
Rare and endangered mammals such as the jaguar and giant river otter all find sanctuary in the Pantanal. Other larger mammals include: capuchin and howler monkeys, capybaras, giant and lesser anteater, brocket and pampas deer, tapirs, armadillo, etc. Some reports say that the Pantanal has the highest concentration of fauna in the New World, comparable with the dense animal populations of Africa.
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