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The giraffe is one of the most beautiful and majestic animals on earth. It holds the title as the tallest terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on the planet. It's long neck and striking pattern make it instantly recognized. Giraffes reach a height of 5.7 m (18.7 ft). Fully grown females reach a weight of 1,192 kg (2,628 lb) Females are slightly smaller. Giraffes hold several titles including being the animal with the longest tongue and the strongest tongue. Giraffes have uniquely adapted skull bones to allow them to bend their head back so they can access leaves directly above them. When drought strikes a region, the giraffe has very little competition as it easily reaches the highest foliage. But researchers believe that there is also a possibility that the giraffes with the longest necks require more nutrients than their counterparts, placing them at a disadvantage. The bone structure in a giraffe's head even gives them a very powerful weapon. The bony horns on the top of their head is used in combat with other giraffes to establish dominance. It is also used to deliver extremely powerful blows to predators such as lions and hyenas. With their long neck, they can swing their head like a club. Giraffes are fast runners, being able to maintain speeds of 50km/h (31mph) over great distances and up to 60km/h (37mph) for shorter sprints. This allows them to outrun many predators. A giraffe has a very large heart in comparison with other animals. It also possesses extremely strong esophageal muscles to allow food to pass back up to the mouth for rumination. Giraffes are truly a marvel of nature and a sight to behold. These magnificent animals are part of a wild herd in Kenya, Africa. A close look at a giraffe casually eating in the wild is something that will never be forgotten.

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The hyacinth macaw is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. It can reach a length of one meter (3 ft) from head to tail and weigh nearly 2kg (4lb). It is longer than any other species of parrot and it is the largest macaw. It is the largest flying parrot in the world. Because of its size and brilliantly coloured plumage, it is heavily sought after for the pet trade. Together with habitat loss, these two factors have greatly impacted the macaw's numbers. They are listed as a threatened species. The hyacinth macaw has a very powerful beak, capable of cracking many kinds of nuts, including coconuts. Highly intelligent, they are able to use they feet to hold the nut while they peel and crack it to access the food inside. Their tongue works like a finger to free the nut meat from spaces in the shell. The hyacinth macaw is the only bird that possesses the necessary jaw strength to crack the shell of a macadamia nut (300psi). They are known as tool users, taking advantage of sticks or leaf stems to hold nuts in place while they chew them open. This macaw was observed in the wilds of Brazil's Pantanal, one of the world's largest floodplains. The macaws were seen feeding in the trees and Luiz, a guide who makes his living showing the wonders of this region to guests, explains how the macaws feed. Luiz is an expert on the plants, birds, mammals, and fish in this area. Having guided here for more than 30 years, there is very little that he doesn't know about the inhabitants of this part of the world.

In Brazil, the Pantanal is home to jaguars, caiman, capybara, giant anteaters, tapir, and hundreds of species of birds and other animals. It is the world's largest tropical wetland and the world's largest flooded grasslands. The struggle to survive is as real and as dramatic here as anywhere else in the world. Huge caiman (crocodile family) cruise the wetlands and occupy the shoreline, feeding on fish and smaller animals and birds. They are a top predator here and they fear few animals. But they are hunted and preyed upon by the jaguar, the undeniable apex predator on this continent. Jaguar sit along the banks or wander the shorelines in hope of a meal. The jaguar is a formidable cat with a huge head and powerful jaws that hold an incredible bite force. The jaguar can bite through an animal's skull to deliver a deadly blow. Jaguars measure up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and have a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb). It is the biggest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. Here, in the Pantanal, they are the undisputed rulers and they patrol the shorelines and wetlands without fear. Only another jaguar could take down a healthy, adult jaguar. This jaguar was sitting on the bank of a narrow river, hidden by tall grass until a boat full of tourists cruised slowly past and realized that they were almost right beside this behemoth. Whether it was waiting for a caiman to swim past, or possibly just waking up from a snooze is hard to know. The boat operator wisely cruised right past and put some distance between them all before turning to give his guests a close look at the giant cat. Jaguars can leap up to 10m (30 feet), easily covering the distance between the boat and the shore if it had decided to. As it yawns, it shows the incredible teeth and head muscles that make this animal such a deadly predator. The group watched the jaguar from a respectable distance, enjoying the magnificence until it turned and slowly wandered into the grass. This is an encounter that none of them will ever forget.

The capybara is the largest living rodent, native to South America. The capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests, and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as one hundred individuals, but usually live in groups of 10–20 individuals. The capybara has a heavy, barrel-shaped body and short head, with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of its body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. Adult capybaras grow to 106 to 134 cm (3.48 to 4.40 ft) in length, stand 50 to 62 cm (20 to 24 in) tall at the shoulder. They typically weigh 35 to 66 kg (77 to 146 lb). The record weight for a capybara is 91kg (201lbs). Capybaras are herbivores, grazing mainly on grasses and aquatic plants, as well as fruit and tree bark. Capybaras eat their own feces as a source of bacterial gut flora, to help digest the cellulose in the grass that forms their normal diet, and to extract the maximum protein and vitamins from their food. Their teeth grow continuously to compensate for the wear produced by grinding as they chew their food. The maximum lifespan of the capybara is 8 to 10 years, but in the wild capybaras usually do not live longer than four years because of predation from South American big cats such as jaguars and cougars and from harpy eagles, caimans, green anacondas and piranhas. Baby capybara are milk-bandits, suckling from any lactating female in the herd. These capybaras were filmed in the wilds of the Pantanal in Brazil. They are one of the world's most beloved animals.

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This six-banded armadillo was found wandering under palm trees, enjoying the nuts that had fallen to the ground. With poor eyesight, they are shy and reclusive, nervous about their surroundings. But this videographer was able to record close footage by setting up a tripod and remaining as still as possible. The adorable little creature nibbled away contentedly, ignoring the fascinated tourist and almost walking across his feet. The six-banded armadillois typically between 40 and 50 centimeters (16 and 20 in) in head-and-body length, and weighs 3.2 to 6.5 kilograms (7.1 to 14.3 lb). They are omnivores, feeding on ants, other insects, carrion, and plants. This armadillo appears to be a nursing mother. They have one to three in a litter and the young are weaned after approximately one month. The face on this unusual little creature is simply beautiful.

In Brazil, the Pantanal is home to jaguars, caiman, capybara, giant anteaters, tapir, and hundreds of species of birds and other animals. It is the world's largest tropical wetland and the world's largest flooded grasslands. The struggle to survive is as real and as dramatic here as anywhere else in the world. Huge caiman (crocodile family) cruise the wetlands and occupy the shoreline, feeding on fish and smaller animals and birds. They are a top predator here and they fear few animals. But they are hunted and preyed upon by the jaguar, the undeniable apex predator on this continent. The jaguar is a formidable cat with a huge head and powerful jaws that hold an incredible bite force. The jaguar can bite through an animal's skull to deliver a deadly blow. Jaguars measure up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and have a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb). It is the biggest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. Here, in the Pantanal, they are the undisputed rulers and they patrol the shorelines and wetlands without fear. Only another jaguar could take down a healthy, adult jaguar. This jaguar pounced on and killed this full-grown caiman at the water's edge, grabbing it by the throat and head, killing it quickly. A group of tourists in a boat arrived to witness the caiman's final moments as the jaguar held it down on the riverbank. The huge cat breathed heavily, exhausted from the struggle and the effort required to drag the caiman from the water. The caiman is much longer and is nearly as heavy as the jaguar. The jaguar knows that the caiman cannot be eaten on the narrow ledge without interference. She drags it along the river to a spot where the bank above is more easily reached. After resting, she jumps up, turns to grab the caiman again and then drags it up and over the ledge, into the jungle where she can eat it in peace. The caiman will be more than a meal for this big cat. She will gorge on the carcass and then stash it and guard it for a few days, eating several times. When she has eaten her fill and decided to move on, smaller cats, birds, and scavengers of all sorts will move in for their share of the remains. Nothing will go to waste here in the Pantanal. To see a battle such as this is both beautiful and horrific as nature shows it has a harsh and unforgiving side. The balance between predator and prey is a delicate one and it can change in an instant as this caiman found out.

Wow! What a sight!