Central American Animals and Their Unique Traits
The passage notes that many Central and South American monkeys can use their tails as a fifth limb for hanging or grabbing. It mentions forests cover most of Central America and warm climate allows cold blooded reptiles and insects to grow larger. Macaws are the largest parrots with long tails and bright feathers. Peccaries resemble small pigs with thick hair and emit a strong odor when frightened.