South American animals are some of the most diverse and interesting creatures in the world. The COATI, ARMADILLO, ALPACA, SLOTH, Paca, LLAMA, and CHINCHILLA are all examples of animals native to South America. The COATI is a mammal with a long snout and a ringed tail, while the ARMADILLO is a small mammal covered in a protective armor-like shell. The ALPACA is a domesticated species of the South American camelid, and the SLOTH is a slow-moving mammal that hangs from trees. The Paca is a large rodent, and the LLAMA is a domesticated species of the South American camelid. Lastly, the CHINCHILLA is a small rodent with soft, dense fur.