Wildlife of the Outback
Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
The largest canid in South America, threatened by habitat loss and prey scarcity in the Outback.
Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes trisinctus)
An endemic species of the Brazilian semi-arid region, vulnerable to extinction.
Brown Brocket Deer (Mazama gouazoubira)
A native herbivore dependent on protected water sources during the dry months.
Wildcat (Leopardus tigrinus)
A small native wild feline with reduced populations in the biome.
Outback Opossum (Didelphis albiventris)
A marsupial important for vector control and seed dispersal.
Moco (Kerodon rupestris)
An endemic rodent adapted to the rocky formations (inselbergs) of the semi-arid region.