The following gallery shall provide a glimpse of some of the most prized and celebrated wildlife encountered within the nation of Honduras. The flora and fauna of Honduras represents the country’s geographical position, for this a nation submerged in the heart of the tropics. Diverse species of plants and animals have adapted here yet tragically, some of them are now at peril due to being classified as ‘in danger of extinction’. This has forced the Honduran government and nature groups to clamp down on the protection of the environments here – mostly via the creation of nature reserves.
A list of nature reserves and their information can be found here: https://www.frommers.com/destinations/honduras/active-pursuits/national-parks–nature-reserves
Gallery.
- Howler Monkey
- Baird’s Tapir (endangered)
- Jaguar (endangered)
- Coyote
- Macaw. La Guara Roja/ Guacamaya. National Bird of Honduras
- Armadillo
- Racoon
- Possum
- Puma/Mountain Lion
- A 1968 stamp portraying a Puma from ‘British Honduras’ – now Belize
- White Tailed Deer. National Animal of Honduras. Main prey of the Puma
- The largest Puma caught on camera in Honduras
- La Barba Amarilla serpent
- Iguana
- Spider Monkey
- Honduran stamp portraying a Spider Monkey
- Crocodile
- A large Crocodile caught and released in Omoa, Honduras
- Bats. Honduras contains over 15 species of bat
- White Faced Capuchin Monkey
The following link shows a huge, lost Crocodile washed up on a beach in Omoa, Honduras: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=878560689281190
This link takes you to the website of a wonderful organisation fighting to protect Jaguars and other wildlife – they have been most prolific in Honduras. https://www.panthera.org/
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