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* Enormous bird of prey
* Wingspan of up to 10 feet (3 meters)
* Scavenger that feeds on carrion
* National symbol of several Andean countries
Vicuña:
* Wild camelid
* Smallest member of the camelid family
* Highly prized for its soft, luxurious fur
* Inhabits high-altitude grasslands of the Andes
Alpaca:
* Domesticated camelid
* Larger than the vicuña
* Also prized for its wool
* Used as a pack animal and for meat
Llama:
* Domesticated camelid
* Largest of the camelids
* Used as a pack animal and for meat
* Also used for its wool
Guanaco:
* Wild camelid
* Intermediate in size between the vicuña and the alpaca
* Inhabits grassy plains and scrublands of the Andes
Jaguar:
* Large felid
* Most powerful cat in the Americas
* Inhabits rainforests and cloud forests of the Andes
Puma:
* Large felid
* Also known as the mountain lion or cougar
* Inhabits a wide range of habitats, from sea level to high altitudes in the Andes
Ocelot:
* Medium-sized felid
* Spotted coat
* Inhabits rainforests and cloud forests of the Andes
Margay:
* Small felid
* Tree-dwelling
* Inhabits rainforests and cloud forests of the Andes
Spectacled Bear:
* Large bear
* Black with white markings around the eyes
* Inhabits cloud forests and high-altitude grasslands of the Andes
Tapir:
* Large, herbivorous mammal
* Barrel-shaped body
* Inhabits rainforests and cloud forests of the Andes
Sloth:
* Slow-moving, arboreal mammal
* Two species in the Andes: the three-toed sloth and the two-toed sloth
* Inhabits rainforests and cloud forests of the Andes
Armadillo:
* Armored mammal
* Many different species in the Andes, ranging in size from small to large
* Inhabit a variety of habitats, from rainforests to deserts
Viscacha:
* Rodent
* Long, bushy tail
* Inhabits rocky slopes and grasslands of the Andes
Chinchilla:
* Rodent
* Soft, dense fur
* Inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes of the Andes