Mammals:
* Large Mammals:
* Jaguar: The largest cat in the Americas, a powerful predator.
* Pampas Deer: A graceful deer with long legs and a reddish-brown coat.
* Giant Anteater: A large, toothless mammal that feeds on ants and termites.
* Ocelot: A medium-sized cat with a distinctive spotted coat.
* Maned Wolf: A long-legged canine with reddish-brown fur and a distinctive mane.
* Smaller Mammals:
* Capybara: The world's largest rodent, often found near water.
* Agouti: A small, slender rodent with a reddish-brown coat.
* Armadillo: An armored mammal with a distinctive shell.
* Sloth: A slow-moving mammal that lives in trees.
* Various species of bats: Including fruit bats, insect-eating bats, and vampire bats.
Birds:
* Birds of Prey:
* Harpy Eagle: A large, powerful eagle, one of the largest raptors in the world.
* Caracara: A vulture-like bird of prey with a distinctive black and white plumage.
* Other Birds:
* Red-billed Toucan: A colorful bird with a large, distinctive beak.
* Hyacinth Macaw: A large, bright blue parrot.
* Various species of hummingbirds: Small, brightly colored birds that feed on nectar.
* Tanager: A diverse group of brightly colored songbirds.
Reptiles:
* Caiman: A type of crocodilian, smaller than an alligator.
* Iguana: A large lizard with a distinctive spiny crest.
* Various species of snakes: Including boas, pythons, and venomous vipers.
Amphibians:
* Various species of frogs and toads: Including the Amazonian Milk Frog and the Red-eyed Tree Frog.
Insects:
* Ants: A vast number of species, including leaf-cutter ants and army ants.
* Bees: Including stingless bees and honeybees.
* Butterflies: A diverse range of species, with vibrant colors and patterns.
* Grasshoppers and Crickets: Abundant throughout the Cerrado, contributing to the ecosystem's soundscape.
Fish:
* Various species of fish: Found in the Cerrado's rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
This is just a small sample of the diverse animal life found in the Cerrado. The region's unique combination of savanna, forest, and wetlands creates a rich and varied habitat that supports a wide range of species, many of which are endemic to this ecosystem.