What are the endemic animals of Bolivia?
Bolivia is home to rich wildlife including Andean camelids (vicuña, guanaco, alpaca), the spectacled bear, jaguar, pink river dolphin (national treasure), viscacha, Andean armadillo, Magellanic fox, and numerous tropical bird and butterfly species.
Fauna of the Altiplano and the Andes
- Andean camelids: vicuña, guanaco, Huacaya alpaca, Suri alpaca and domestic llama
- Mountain mammals: Magellanic fox, Andean armadillo, viscacha (large rock-dwelling rodent)
- Carnivores: spectacled bear in cloud forests
Animals of the plains and tropical forests
- Large mammals: jaguar, sloth, giant anteater, marsh deer
- Primates: black-capped capuchin
- Reptiles: broad-snouted caiman
- Other mammals: coati
Remarkable aquatic species
The pink river dolphin of the Amazon, declared a national treasure of Bolivia, lives in the rivers of the Amazon basin. Several species of rare turtles complete Bolivia's aquatic fauna.
Things to remember for wildlife observation
Bolivia is also home to numerous species of tropical birds and colorful butterflies. Binoculars are essential for observing this exceptional biodiversity, particularly in Madidi park and the Pantanal region.