Iguazu Falls Wildlife of Igauzu Falls

Return to South America gallery       Homepage Iguazu Falls is home to a treasure trove of butterflies, especially in the fall (as if there weren't enough of them in summer, when I visited). Above is just one, the "88" butterfly (Mariposa 88 or Diaethria group?), about 1.5 inches long.

The coati:

More butterflies (unknown species):

Azara's agouti:

Guinea pigs:

Two as-yet unknown lizard species:

Dragonfly:

Cayman beneath the catwalk:

Turtle (unknown species):

There must be something tasty in this riverside sand!