Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, with Asunción as its capital and largest city. Although it has no coastline, the country has ports on the Paraguay and Paraná rivers, which provide access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway. As a country in the middle of South America, Paraguay has a climate that includes both temperate and tropical zones, and therefore a diverse biosphere. In the east, there are many green meadows and forests, while the western part of the country is mostly covered with dry grass and sparse trees. Thus, Paraguay's indigenous flora and fauna is rich in species. Probably the most famous animal that Paraguay is known for is the Armadillo, a small mammal covered in tough skin. Paraguay's location on the South American continent allows different animal species to migrate to the country. So, Paraguay boasts many beautiful animals, such as the puma, the jaguar and even a native camel, the Vicuna. In addition, the country is also home to wild boars and deer. Small mammals indigenous to Paraguay include monkeys, rabbits, ocelots, capybaras, chinchillas, porcupines and many others. While the number of mammal species in the country is amazing, the real abundance is in the bird species found in Paraguay's humid forests. These birds range from the native to the migratory. The country is home to large birds such as eagles and condors, exotic birds like Andean Flamingos, macaws and hummingbirds, parrots and toucans, as well as owls, egrets, partridges, parakeets, geese, finches and wrens.