What kind of a animals live in Argentina

In Argentina you can find thousands of native animals. Due to its huge dimensions and different climates, there are all sorts of species living together, like large mammals or even alligators and penguins.

What kind of animals live in Argentina? There are of all types, however, the most interesting ones for tourists are located in the north (in the provinces of Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Misiones and Entre Rios) and in the south Patagonia, which includes the provinces of Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego.

In recent years the indiscriminate hunting of animals increased in Argentina for which some endangered animals acquired the National Monument status as the southern right whale, the jaguar, the taruca or the North Andean deer and the huemul.

The rivers and jungles of Corrientes, Misiones, Formosa and Tucuman are the ideal habitat for jaguars, foxes, alligators, pumas, anteaters, ostriches, parrots, flamingos, owls, toucans, otters, parrots, yararaes snakes and giant armadillos among others.

In the Andean-Patagonian region you can find: condors, pumas, gray foxes, maras, huemul, deer, swans and Patagonia otters. The shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean is the habitat for the southern right whales a sea lions, dolphins and penguins.

Argentine birds are an attraction for tourists. Across the country you can see: scarlet-headed blackbirds, ovenbirds, woodpeckers, southern lapwings, great kiskadees, larks, rushes, orioles, hummingbirds, cardinals, swallows and seagulls. The practice of birdwatching is very popular and hotel resorts around the country offer it.

The local fauna can be found in national parks, natural areas and ecological reserves. There are ecological reserves all across the country. We recommend visiting the Iguazu Falls in Misiones province, (near Brazil) where you can see alligators, wild birds and snakes. Another good option is the Esteros del Ibera in the province of Corrientes, especially if you enjoy bird watching. In addition you will see monkeys and the famous alligators and capybaras.