All living marsupials — such as wallabies, kangaroos and opossums — all originated in South America, a new genetic study suggests.

From the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains, South America is full of amazing wildlife. Thousands of species of unique animals can be found across the South American continent. Here’s a ...

These animals originated in South America before dispersing into North America as part of the Great American Interchange.

South America is filled with mammals from North America, but why more didn’t survive the reverse trip has been a natural history mystery.

In this video i will be going through 5 animals from Australia and 5 animals from South America and i will be trying to estimate who would win in a fight.

Fossil bones found in Argentina of a large armadillo relative with cut marks suggestive of butchering indicate humans were present in southern South America some 21,000 years ago, according to ...

Cox & Kings created this extraordinary infographic that identifies the most popular endangered species in Latin America in hopes to bring more awareness to the dangers they face.

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Speaking of Animals in South America (1942). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

Why are there more South American animals of North American origins than North American animals of South American origin? A team of researchers found a possible explanation for the long-held puzzle.

Dinosaurs, including Sarahsaurus, are generally believed to have originated in South America —then part of the ancient southern supercontinent Pangaea.

The spectacled bear lives in only 3% of South America, between Bolivia and Venezuela, but shares habitat with at least 76% of mammal species in the subcontinent.

Marsupials did not, as had been previously thought, did not get their start in Australia, a new genetic study suggests. Rather, they share a common ancestor in South America.