Animals in Uruguay

I've seen a lot of different animals in Uruguay. The most typical are dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats and chickens. Some Uruguayan animals that we don't have in Maine are the carpincho and the teru-teru.

I already posted a photo of the carpincho (capybara) but will post a few more. They are docile and seem content to just munch on grasses. Photos are from two different outings, one at the Reserva Indígena in Solís, right near Escuela N°14. 

 

  

Carpinchos at Área Natural Protegida Indígena.

Carpincho on a farm

Carpinchos hanging out in the background, at Área Natural Protegida  Indígena.

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The teru-teru is a bird that got its name due to the sound it makes. Their nests are on the ground and they often squawk if they perceive a threat. They sometimes fly around and create a ruckus in a spot that is not near their nest to try to trick you. The teru-teru is southern lapwing in English. It is indigenous to South America and they are often found near the Río de la Plata.

Here's a video I took of two teru-terus trying to scare us away when we were at the Fundación Pablo Atchugarry on Wednesday. They flew really close!

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