The jaguar is considered the top predator of the Amazon. With its powerful bite capable of piercing skulls, it hunts a variety of prey, from fish to capybaras. However, it rarely poses a threat to humans unless provoked.
Green anacondas are ambush predators that lie submerged in water, waiting for their prey to approach. They use their muscular bodies to constrict and suffocate their catch, which can range from fish and birds to larger animals like deer or caimans.
No, not all Amazonian snakes are venomous. While snakes like the fer-de-lance and coral snakes are highly venomous, others, like the green tree python and anaconda, rely on strength and constriction to hunt.
Alligator snapping turtles are scavengers that help keep rivers clean by consuming dead fish and other debris. Their predation on smaller fish also helps maintain balance in aquatic ecosystems.
Pink river dolphins get their unique coloration from blood vessels near the surface of their skin, which is most visible in warm water. Their pinkness can also intensify with age or excitement, especially during social interactions or mating displays.