Red-Necked Wounder

A red-necked wounder (Latinotroodon rosevelticus), also known as the rose-ringed wounder, is a species of medium-sized wounder native to the deserts, scrublands, grasslands, forests, swamps, and rainforests of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Central America. 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 11 feet long and weigh around 70-85 pounds when fully grown. Red-necked 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 red-necked wounder is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the red-necked wounders' tolerance to human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.