The critters of Argentina’s Iberá wetlands

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Published March 1, 2011, 8:02 p.m. ET
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You know you’re a badass when you count piranhas among your favorite foods — say hello to the Black caiman. Eliseo Miciu
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He so horn-y: The antlers of a male Marsh Deer can grow up to two feet long. Shutterstock
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Smell a rat? The capybara is earth’s largest rodent. Eliseo Miciu
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Where’s Ice Cube when you need him? Anacondas — which can weigh over 200 pounds — lurk all over the wetlands. Shutterstock
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The aptly named howler monkey can be heard from miles away. Eliseo Miciu
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Tails of the endangered Neotropical Otter can span over 20 inches in length. Shutterstock
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Any guesses how they came up with the name for the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish? Shutterstock
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