There are several different species of large water lilies named Victoria. The Amazonica is perhaps the largest. Its green or yellowish green leaves known as the maroon lip is situated in mud and can grow up to more than 8 feet across. The maroon lip is notch in two places to drain rainwater. The Victoria is covered with flesh-piercing spines, and only the roots, flowers, and thr upper sides of the leaves are spine-free. The outer side of the rim is dark pink and can grow in length to approximately 5 inches. The flower of the Amazonica blooms for about two nights, and its flower can measure up to 12 inches across when fully opened. This beautiful flower emits a powerful smell that is reminiscent of its tropical origins, a combination of bananas and ripe pineapple.The seeds are quite nutritious and are used as food by the natives of the Amazon.

The Canje Pheasant is to be found mostly along the banks of the rivers and creeks it inhabits, among the thick aquatic vegetation and feeds on the leaves of such plants. The nest consists of a frail platform of twigs invariably overhanging the water. The Hoatzin can only fly about 330 feet without crash landing. Hoatzins are mainly vegetarian and are one of a very few tree-dwelling birds to feed its young leaves. Its main food source is the Moko-moko plant. The nesting period for the Hoatzin, commonly known as the Canje Pheasant, is usually from April to September.

Doesn't have many accomplices because it gives off a horrible smell which scares away animals.