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Here is a selection of some of the wildlife Venezuela, one of the world's megadiverse countries, has to offer.
- Orinoco crocodile. The Orinoco Crocodile derives the name from the habitat of the Orinoco river. ...
- Scarlet ibis. ...
- Howler monkey. ...
- Capybara. ...
- Giant anteater. ...
- Giant otter. ...
- White-bellied spider monkey. ...
- Crab-eating fox.
- What animals only live in Venezuela?
- Are there monkeys in Venezuela?
- How many plants are in Venezuela?
- How many species of plants are in Venezuela?
- What crops are grown in Venezuela?
- What is the main food in Venezuela?
- Does Venezuela have a national flower?
- What are Venezuela's natural resources?
- Do armadillos live in Venezuela?
- Are there Jaguars in Venezuela?
- What is Venezuela known for?
What animals only live in Venezuela?
What are some animals unique to Venezuela? Animals native to Venezuela include the capybara, the giant otter, the giant anteater, the crab-eating fox and the white-bellied spider monkey.
Are there monkeys in Venezuela?
The Colombian red howler or Venezuelan red howler (Alouatta seniculus) is a South American species of howler monkey, a type of New World monkey, found in the western Amazon Basin in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
How many plants are in Venezuela?
Venezuela has more than 21,000 species of plants, 353 mammal species, 323 reptile species, 1,400 bird species, and 288 amphibians.
How many species of plants are in Venezuela?
The flora of Venezuela consists of a huge variety of unique plants; around 38% of the estimated 30,000 species of plants found in the country are endemic to Venezuela.
What crops are grown in Venezuela?
The main field crops are sugarcane, rice, corn, and sorghum, and the chief fruits are bananas, plantains, oranges, coconuts, and mangoes. The most important agricultural items for industrial use are cotton, tobacco, and sisal.
What is the main food in Venezuela?
Food staples include corn, rice, plantains, yams, beans and several meats. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggplants, squashes, spinach and zucchini are also common sides in the Venezuelan diet. Ají dulce and papelón are found in most recipes. Worcestershire sauce is also used a frequently in stews.
Does Venezuela have a national flower?
The national flower is the orchid Cattleya mossiae, known as flor de Mayo ("May flower"). It was first discovered in the northern land in 1849 and was given the status of national flower on 23 May 1951. The national tree is the araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha).
What are Venezuela's natural resources?
Venezuela's oil revenues account for about 99 per cent of export earnings. Apart from petroleum, the country's natural resources include natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, diamonds and other minerals.
Do armadillos live in Venezuela?
The Llanos long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus sabanicola) or northern long-nosed armadillo is a species of armadillo in the family Dasypodidae. It is endemic to Colombia and Venezuela, where its habitat is the intermittently flooded grassland of the Llanos.
Are there Jaguars in Venezuela?
Jaguars from the Llanos in Venezuela, and the Pantanal region of southern Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, are the largest of the species. Pantanal jaguars have lengths of about 2.7 m (8.9 ft), and average weights of 94.8 kg (209 lb) for males and 77.7 kg (171 lb) for females.
What is Venezuela known for?
It has the world's largest known oil reserves and has been one of the world's leading exporters of oil. Previously, the country was an underdeveloped exporter of agricultural commodities such as coffee and cocoa, but oil quickly came to dominate exports and government revenues.
