Wildlife of the Outback

Maned Wolf

Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)

The largest canid in South America, threatened by habitat loss and prey scarcity in the Outback.

Three-banded Armadillo

Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes trisinctus)

An endemic species of the Brazilian semi-arid region, vulnerable to extinction.

Brown Brocket Deer

Brown Brocket Deer (Mazama gouazoubira)

A native herbivore dependent on protected water sources during the dry months.

Wildcat

Wildcat (Leopardus tigrinus)

A small native wild feline with reduced populations in the biome.

Outback Opossum

Outback Opossum (Didelphis albiventris)

A marsupial important for vector control and seed dispersal.

Moco of the Outback

Moco (Kerodon rupestris)

An endemic rodent adapted to the rocky formations (inselbergs) of the semi-arid region.