The Valdes Peninsula in Argentina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the same time, it is also a treasure trove of rare animals. The Valdes Peninsula is a peninsula in the province of Chubut, Argentina, which faces the Atlantic Ocean and is connected to mainland South America by the Isthmus of Carlos Ameguino. There are quite a large number of animals, and whale watching is famous.
Location
The Valdes Peninsula is located in central Argentina.
Valdes Peninsula
The Valdes Peninsula is home to a large number of land and sea animals. The Valdes peninsula is a World Heritage Site and a protected area, so don’t disturb the animals. This area is also known as a place where strong winds blow all year round. It is recommended that you wear clothes that are warm and windproof. We will introduce the animals and wild birds that can be seen on the Valdes Peninsula.
Otalia
35,000 of these large sea lions live on the Valdes Peninsula. The body is solid, and both males and females have dark brown or orange-black fur. They can move freely in the water using their body and front legs. Sea lions are intelligent animals and can learn tricks like California sea lions. There is no threat of extinction at present, but it is an animal that is targeted for hunting.
| Full Length | 200～280cm |
| Weight | 12～13kg |
| Lifespan | 15～20 years |
| Feed | fish and squid |
Southern elephant seal
Southern elephant seals are the largest of the sea lions. Southern elephant seals spend the summer on land to breed and spend the winter in the sea. Southern elephant seals can dive to a depth of 1700m.
| Full Length | 6.5m |
| Weight | 5t |
| Lifespan | 12～18 years |
| Feed | squid or fish |
Magellanic penguin
Birds belonging to the genus Cape Penguin, Penguinidae, Penguinidae. Around September, it can be seen in the Valdes Peninsula. After breeding, you can see the birth of chicks in November. In April, they return to the sea again.
| Full Length | 65～72cm |
| Weight | 4～5kg |
| Lifespan | 12～25 years |
| Feed | Crustaceans, squid, octopus |
Guanaco
A mammal of the genus Llama of the family Camelidae. It is an animal that lives mainly in the highlands of South America. Guanacos are characterized by a darker head and lighter abdomen and legs. It is an animal listed in Appendix II of the Washington Convention because it has been overhunted for its meat, skin and hair.
| Full Length | 150～160cm |
| Weight | 100～150kg |
| Lifespan | 20～25 years |
| Feed | Grass |
Mara
A rodent classified into the genus Mara of the Mammalia order Rodentia guinea pigs. It is an animal that often inhabits lowland forests and thickets. They are fast animals, reaching speeds of about 45 kilometers per hour. The population is declining because the fur is sometimes used for rugs.
| Full Length | 70～75cm |
| Weight | 8～9kg |
| Lifespan | 7～14 years |
| Feed | Grasses, roots and fruits of the grass family |
Crested tinamus
A bird that is classified in the Tinamidae, Tinamidae, and lives in the grasslands and open areas of Argentine Patagonia. It inhabits dry savannas and grasslands up to an altitude of about 2500m. They roam the ground in small flocks and rarely fly.
| Full Length | 30～45cm |
| Weight | 400～800g |
| Lifespan | 7～8 years |
| Feed | seeds, fruits, leaves, and buds |
Orca
They are highly intelligent animals and are at the top of the food chain among marine animals. The back is black, the belly is white, and the body is stocky with an obscure beak. They usually form groups of around 10-40 animals and are very social animals.
| Full Length | 5.8～6.7m |
| Weight | 3600～5400g |
| Lifespan | 30～50 years |
| Feed | fish, squid, seabirds, penguins |
Southern right whale
It is an animal of the genus Right Whale of the family Right Whale. Most are black all over. Some have a high proportion of white spots, while others are bluish-black, light brown, and whitish-grey. The head is large, reaching more than a quarter of the body length. It swims slowly and moves relatively slowly.
| Full Length | 4.5～6m |
| Weight | 100t |
| Lifespan | 50～70 years |
| Feed | fish, squid, seabirds, penguins |
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