Wildlife Watching in El Palmar National Park

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This protected area is one of the best in the province of Entre Ríos for wildlife watching:
- Starting with mammals, it is very common to see the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) in places close to areas with water. The lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is also commonly seen in different environments.
- There are some exotic species such as the wild boar (Sus scrofa), which was introduced last century. They are being eradicated from the park, as they disturb the terrain and destroy nests and eggs of rheas and other birds.
- Of the reptiles, on hot summer days (especially from December to March), the black-and-white tegu (Salvator merianae) is always in sight during the midday hours. This species is active only in summer, as in winter it hibernates in the burrows of the viscachas (called 'vizcacheras').
- During the night there is more to see. The campsite is full of plains viscachas (Lagostomus maximus) coming out of their burrows. On the main road of the park, the crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous) appear after sunset. Armadillos can be seen in different places, where the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is the most frequently seen.
- Among the amphibians, the Cope's toad (Rhinella schneideri) appears at night in the camping area, identifiable by its large size.