Captured for the first time this year by one of our trap cameras at the Eco Lodge Itororó, Lesser grisons (Galictis cuja) are a native South American species of mustelid found at elevations ranging from sea level to 4,200 meters. Adults can weigh between 1.2 and 2.4 kg.

Eugenia uniflora, also known as Brazilian cherry, is a flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. Native to the Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest, it can be found in semideciduous forests along the east coast in subtropical climates.

The Iheringi's three-striped opossum (Monodelphis iheringi) is the smallest species in the Monodelphis genus, measuring less than 10 cm in length and weighing approximately twenty-four grams, found only in the southern and southeastern regions of Brazil.

The 17 to 18 cm long white-bearded antshrike (Biatas nigropectus) is a bamboo specialist endemic to Argentina and as well to Brazil, where it is found only in vast stands of Merostachys bamboo in certain ranges.

Listed as "near threatened" by the IUCN, Mantled Hawks are known to regularly hunt over Itororo's forests. Although they may not be easily spotted, their presence is a strong indication of a high-quality forest.

Collared peccaries typically weigh around 20 kg and are primarily active during the day. They live in groups of six to nine animals but can sometimes have up to fifty individuals in a group.

The yellow-sided opossum (Monodelphis dimidiata) is a small marsupial in the Didelphidae family, native to South America. It inhabits low grasslands as well as forests and has terrestrial habits.

Spotting orchids in their natural habitat can be a rewarding experience, whether it is the unique colors or specific patterns that catch your eye. However, it takes time and patience to find these elusive flowers in their natural setting.