{"id":1479,"date":"2022-08-05T05:55:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lovecuba.com\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2023-03-16T14:40:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T14:40:25","slug":"cubas-marvellous-mammals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/cubas-marvellous-mammals\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba\u2019s Marvellous Mammals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span>Cuba<\/strong> is a country that is starting to attract more and more visitors each year. With its rich history, culture, and luxury resorts, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. Often overlooked by visitors to the country is the vast range of mammals you can see when exploring <strong>Cuba<\/strong>. We\u2019re going to discover Cuba\u2019s marvellous mammals and how to spot them at some of the country\u2019s best natural parks.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where to see Cuba\u2019s mammals<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the best destinations for wildlife spotting in <strong>Cuba<\/strong> is Guanahacabibes National Park. It\u2019s located in the far west of the country and is home to multiple mammals and over 170 bird species. The beaches here are well worth visiting, as you can see four out of the world\u2019s seven species of sea turtles.<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying in Santa Clara or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/trinidad-holidays\">Trinidad<\/a>, you won\u2019t be far from the <strong>Topes de Collantes nature reserve park<\/strong>. Here you can kayak through the Rio Guayabo, allowing you to spot many of Cuba\u2019s endemic mammals. Finally, consider travelling to <strong>Caguanes National Park<\/strong> to the northeast of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/santa-clara-holidays\">Santa Clara<\/a>, where you\u2019ll be able to spot many endemic species among the archaeological sites the area is home to.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Marine Mammals in Cuba<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Cuba<\/strong> is known for having some of the world\u2019s top beaches, which are home to many species of marine life. For visitors to <strong>Cuba<\/strong>, there are many great diving and snorkelling spots, which will allow you to get up close and personal with some of the marine mammals that inhabit this part of the world. We highly recommend visiting <strong>Jardines de la Reina<\/strong> in the Caribbean Sea, which is located near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/cienfuegos-holidays\">Cienfuegos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1st.jpg\" alt=\"Cuba\u2019s Marvellous Mammals\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1st.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1st-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1st-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1st-750x499.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to Cuba\u2019s most impressive marine mammals, keep your eyes peeled for the West Indian manatee. It\u2019s native to <strong>Cuba<\/strong> and Puerto Rico, thanks to the warm waters of the Caribbean. Manatees are a protected species, falling under the Marine Mammal Protection act, so you\u2019ll need to ensure you are cautious when approaching them in the water. Dolphins can also be seen from time to time in the area, but you\u2019ll want to ensure you are careful about booking dolphin swimming excursions due to the ethics surrounding this type of activity.<\/p>\n<p>For the chance to see sharks and rays, head to La Jaula, located near <strong>Cayo Guillermo<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/cayo-coco-holidays\">Cayo Coco<\/a> in <strong>Jardines de la Reina<\/strong>. These two sandy cays are packed with marine life, including mammals, snappers, turtles, and barracuda. They are popular spots for diving when staying on the island, and you\u2019ll have the opportunity to see many of the marine mammals that call this area home on your day out.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Endemic Land Mammals in Cuba<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Endemic mammals are those which typically only appear in one country, and they are an exciting part of travelling to new destinations around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Cuba\u2019s largest endemic rodent is the Cuban hutia, which is also known as Desmarest\u2019s hutia. It\u2019s believed that they survived in this area as they have no competition from other mammals of a similar size, but this wasn\u2019t the case in other Caribbean countries. The Cuban hutias generally live in pairs, sometimes forming small groups. They enjoy living in the treetop canopies, but you may find them in holes in the ground or trees. Farmers in <strong>Cuba<\/strong> often consider them to be pests due to the high number that will take over their land.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Dangerous Mammals in Cuba<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd.jpg\" alt=\"Cuba\u2019s Marvellous Mammals\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2nd-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While many of the mammals we\u2019ve discussed so far are relatively tame, the Cuban solenodon is certainly one to look out for. These primitive insectivores are dominant predators that haven\u2019t evolved for thousands of years. They inject their venomous saliva into prey, which immediately incapacitates them. It\u2019s always best to go on a guided tour in areas where they can be found, which is in the eastern part of the country in the <strong>Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa mountain range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The bite of the Cuban Solenodon has been compared to a snake bite. Few people have been bitten by the animal as it bites only in self-defence. The good news is that the Solenodon stays away from areas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/havana-holidays\">Havana<\/a>, <strong>Camaguey<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/varadero-holidays\">Varadero<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/jibacoa-holidays\">Jibacoa<\/a>, keeping you safe and sound on your trip. One of the best places to see them is the <strong>Sierra Cristal National Park<\/strong>, which first opened in 1930. You\u2019ll often see the tracks of these nocturnal animals when visiting the park located near the city of <strong>Holguin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As you can see, a trip to <strong>Cuba<\/strong> offers you many opportunities to see a variety of mammals throughout the country. While there are some dangerous mammals in the area, you\u2019ll find that the majority of animals here are harmless but incredible to witness. <strong>Cuba<\/strong> is home to many endemic mammals, so it\u2019s a great holiday destination for wildlife spotters from around the world. Make sure you factor in a day or two to explore some of the parks we shared above during your time here. There\u2019s so much more to a trip to <strong>Cuba<\/strong> than just sitting at the beach, and we hope we\u2019ve inspired you to explore the wilder side of the country during your upcoming trip.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Cuba\u2019s stunning national parks, please see our helpful blog here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/the-10-most-stunning-national-parks-of-cuba\/\">https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/the-10-most-stunning-national-parks-of-cuba\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd.jpg\" alt=\"Cuba\u2019s Marvellous Mammals\" width=\"1348\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3rd-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Cuba<\/strong>\u00a0is the UK\u2019s leading\u00a0<strong>Cuba holiday specialist<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info<\/a>\u00a0or call us on 0207 071 3636 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@lovecuba.com\">enquiries@lovecuba.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;444&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cuba is a country that is starting to attract more and more visitors each year. With its rich history, culture, and luxury resorts, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. Often overlooked by visitors to the country is the vast range of mammals you can see when exploring Cuba. We\u2019re going to discover Cuba\u2019s marvellous mammals [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"","format":"standard","video":"","gallery":"","source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"1","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":""},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":""},"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[28,181],"class_list":["post-1479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-cuba","tag-mammals"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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