Porcupine
The sea life isn't nearly as varied since the only sea animals live in the lakes and rivers of the country. This limits the sea life to catfish, pike, and other freshwater fish.
Due to the diverse landscape the bird life is much more impressive. There are a few tropical birds that make their way to the country, but most species are woodland birds. Eagles, hummingbirds, owls, condors, egrets, partridges, parakeets, geese, finches, wrens, toucans, macaws, parrots, and even the Andean flamingo call the country home or pass through with the seasons.
The reptilian, amphibian, and insect life in Paraguay are also diverse, but the variety of species is still fairly limited. Many of these animals are spiders, including the tarantula and black widow, and snakes, including the rattlesnake. In or near some of the rivers the amphibian population spikes a bit as a number of frogs and lizards are present. The number of insects is quite substantial, including flies, mosquitos, butterflies, ants, and more.
Chinchilla
When it comes to native plant life, South America is home to many famous edible plants and these plants quickly spread throughout Paraguay, South America, and beyond. The pineapple is from the region where Brazil and Uruguay meet while potatoes and tobacco originated in the Andes Mountains. A few others, including cacao trees (used to make chocolate), peanuts, and tomatoes are also from South America, although their actual origin is unknown. Peppers, both sweet and hot peppers are from Central America or northern South America while vanilla, avocado, papaya, and corn (maize) are likely from Central America itself. No matter each food's origin, what is known is that these foods spread throughout the continent and to the country of Paraguay with the help of pre-historic people, animals, and winds. These people have had these foods for nearly as long as people have inhabited the region and each makes an important part of the people's diet and culture now and for thousands of years into the past.
More than just the edible plants, Paraguay is home to many additional trees and other plants. Pine trees, eucalyptus trees, cedar trees, and cypress trees are all common.