Red Wounder

A red wounder (Latinotroodon americanii) is a species of medium-sized wounder native to the deserts, scrublands, grasslands, and forests of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Central America, and southwestern USA, making it the only species of wounder of the genus Latinotroodon native to North 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 6-7 feet long and weigh around 55-65 pounds when fully grown. Red 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 wounder is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the red wounders' tolerance to human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.