Spectacled Bear
1.3× youBear
Medium-sized, about as tall as a 10-year-old when standing up.
4 featured species · 3 habitat zones
Animals of Colombia
Explore the incredible animals that call Colombia home! With its rainforests, wide-open savannas, and towering Andes mountains, Colombia is full of amazing creatures. From colorful parrots flitting among the trees to playful monkeys swinging on branches, there is so much to see. You might even spot a jaguar prowling quietly through the jungle. Colombia’s diverse landscapes make it a perfect home for all kinds of wildlife!
Featured Species
Habitat Zones
Amazon Rainforest
A dense and diverse jungle full of unique wildlife.
Jaguar, Sloth, Toucan, Anaconda
Andean Mountains
A mountain range offering diverse climates and animals.
Spectacled Bear, Andean Condor, Llama, Mountain Tapir
Orinoco Savannas
Vast grasslands with unique wetlands.
Capybara, Giant Anteater, Orinoco Crocodile, White-tailed Deer
How Big Are They?
Each animal shown next to a 10-year-old (🧒) at true scale.
Cotton-top Tamarin
25% of youSmall, about the size of a squirrel.
Blue Poison Dart Frog
4% of youTiny, about as long as a child's little finger.
Orinoco Crocodile
3.6× youLarge, can grow up to 5 meters long.
Where to Spot Them
Spectacled Bear
Look in: Primarily found in the Andean regions of Colombia.
Watch for: Spectacled Bears are excellent climbers and often avoid humans.
Cotton-top Tamarin
Look in: Found only in the forests of northwest Colombia.
Watch for: They live in social groups led by a dominant female.
Blue Poison Dart Frog
Look in: Found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Watch for: They are mostly active during the day.
Orinoco Crocodile
Look in: Found in the Orinoco Basin in Colombia.
Watch for: They can stay submerged for over an hour waiting for prey.
Cultural Connection
Colombia's diverse geography supports a wide variety of ecosystems, making it a hotspot for biodiversity.
Vocabulary
Just like the unique and diverse wildlife of Australia or Madagascar, Colombia is known for its multiplicity of species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth!