Thriving Wildlife of Chan Chich

WILDLIFE AT CHAN CHICH

The Belize Maya Forest is home to more than 70 mammal species, 392 bird species and 230 tree species. While not all have been recorded at Chan Chich, our trails offer wonderful opportunities to discover the diverse wildlife that calls this rainforest home.

This page covers the mammals, reptiles, and other wildlife regularly encountered around the lodge. For everything on our birdlife, including over 370 recorded species, visit our Birding page.

Baird's TapirMammal Rare

Blue Morpho ButterflyInsect Daily

CoatimundiMammal Common

Collared PeccaryMammal Common

Gray FoxMammal Often

Howler MonkeyMammal Daily

HummingbirdBird Daily

JaguarMammal Rare

JaguarundiMammal Rare

Leafcutter AntsInsect Daily

MargayMammal Rare

Morelet's CrocodileReptile Often

Ocellated TurkeyBird Daily

OcelotMammal Often

PumaMammal Rare

Snakes, Including Boa ConstrictorReptile Rare

Spider MonkeyMammal Common

TarantulasArachnid Rare

TayraMammal Rare

Tree FrogsAmphibian Common

White-Lipped PeccaryMammal Often

White-Tailed DeerMammal Daily

At a Glance

A lioness walking towards two young cheetahs in a forested area with a sign that reads 'Bulu Trail'.

Young monkeys climbing on tree branches amidst green leaves in the canopy.

Nighttime scene of a jaguar perched on a tree branch, surrounded by dense dark green foliage.

A black howler monkey perched on tree branches in a dense green jungle.

A photomontage of a cougar with the face of a lioness.

A jaguar walking through dense green jungle foliage.

Close-up of a deer with large ears standing in a green forest.

A bee is collecting nectar from a purple flower surrounded by green leaves and unopened flower buds.

A jaguar walking through lush green grass and dense forest with trees in the background.

A black and white spider monkey with a long tail, sitting on a stone pathway in a grassy area.

A tapir walking on the grass with its young companion walking close beside it.

A small animal, possibly a raccoon or similar, walking on a log in a dense jungle with lush green foliage and tall trees, sunlight filtering through the canopy.

A jaguar with a spotted coat standing in a swampy forest area, surrounded by dense trees and foliage, facing away from the camera.

Follow the Trail Cameras

Our trail cameras run year-round throughout the reserve, capturing candid moments guests rarely see in person, including all five of Belize's wild cats. See the full program, plus a rotating selection of our best clips, on our Trail Cameras page.

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