Discovering the Wonders of Amazon Jungle Animals and Species

The Amazon jungle is home to more than 2.5 million species of insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Some of the most fascinating animals found in the Amazon include big cats like jaguars and ocelots, primates like howler monkeys and spider monkeys, reptiles like anacondas and caimans, birds like toucans and macaws, and insects like leaf-cutter ants. The Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, with many of its species found nowhere else on the planet.