Side-Striped Wounder

A side-striped wounder (Latinotroodon zebracocauda) is a species of medium-sized wounder native to the forests and rainforests of Argentina and Brazil. It is an omnivore that mainly feeds on arthropods, fish, frogs, smaller reptiles, birds, eggs, small mammals, carrion, fruits, and leaves, but can also feed on man-made food. It can grow to be around 14 feet long and weigh around 135-140 pounds when fully grown. Side-striped wounders are solitary animals, living most of their lives alone, but the males often find females to mate with during breeding seasons. The conservation status of the side-striped wounder is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the side-striped wounders' tolerance to human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.