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Animals in Cuba
Cuba boasts a diverse array of endemic animal species. Cuba is a tropical archipelago located in the Caribbean. Cuba, like other tropical regions, has a dry season and a rainy season. The temperature ranges between 73-80' F year-round. Cuba is also known for the Sierra Maestra mountain range in the Southeast.

A wide variety of birds can be found in Cuba, including; Cuban parakeets,
Turkey Vulture
turkey vultures and a variety of hawks and kites. The
Cuban Trogon
Cuban Trogon is the country's national bird. Other Cuban birds include the Cuban finch and the
Bee Hummingbird
bee hummingbird.

The
greater bulldog bat
greater bulldog bat is a mammalian species located in various caves throughout Cuba. It is a large bat that survives primarily on fish. The greater bulldog bat uses a biological sonar to detect movements in the water below. It uses this ability to swoop down and catch fish.

A large amount of rodents are found in Cuba. One of the most impressive is the Cuban hutia. It is Cuba's largest endemic mammal. The Cuban hutia exists throughout the Cuban archipelago. Though the Cuban hutia is omnivorous, it prefers to eat various forms of plant-matter. The Cuban Hutia can grow up to twenty pounds.

Various frogs can be found throughout Cuba. The Cuban tree frog is the largest of all North American tree frogs. It has a diverse diet and is omnivorous. In fact, the Cuban tree frog will eat anything within its capabilities, even other tree frogs. The Cuban tree frog is nocturnal and has a wide range of colors and markings.

Cuba also has crocodiles. The
Cuban crocodile
Cuban crocodile can be found in the Northwestern regions of the country and on the Isla de la Juventud, Cuba's second largest island. They dine on fish, turtles and other small creatures. Cuban crocodiles prefer to live in fresh-water swamps.

Cuba is also home to the Cuban rock iguana, an endangered lizard. The Cuban rock iguana eats plants exclusively. The Cuban rock iguana prefers coastal areas in Cuba.


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