Red-Ruff-Headed Wounder

Ared-ruff-headed Wounder (Latinotroodon flarorhynchoides) is a species of medium-sized wounder native to the forests of Argentina and Chile. 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 80-105 pounds when fully grown. Red-ruff-headed 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-ruff-headed wounder is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the red-ruff-headed wounders' tolerance to human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.