south american

Arapaima with scales Arapaima gigas Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Arapaima gigas fish showiung its distinctive scales and “etched” head Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Yellow headed amazon parrot Amazona oratrix on perch with red epaulettes

Pen and ink Jaguar Panthera onca illustration showing the big cat lounging in a tropical tree looking down at the viewer