there are also a number of species that hail from other regions of the continent, including the mico-estrela,  translated in english to 'marmoset' and referring to a species of monkey that has a silky coat and long tail - armadillos, bats, and possums also form part of the native mammal population that surround the forested region around pão de açúcar.

known as one of the most expansive urban climbing areas in the world, sugar loaf offers more than 250 routes.