{"id":6854,"date":"2023-11-26T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T14:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/blog-wild-mammals-bonaire\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:49:17","slug":"blog-wild-mammals-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-wild-mammals-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wild Animals (Mammals) of Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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When they discovered the island in 1499, bats were the only mammals present. This didn&#8217;t last long, as Spanish ships typically carried more rats and mice than humans. Thus, these rodents became the first new wild animals of Bonaire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From 1527, the Spaniards used Bonaire for livestock. Sheep, donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, horses, chickens, and turkeys were shipped to Bonaire. The animals were mostly left to roam wild with little care. The Spaniards have long departed, but many of the animals they brought to the island still thrive. In this blog, you will learn all about the wild (or feral) mammals of Bonaire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re eager to spot these animals truly in the wild? Then go <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hiking on Bonaire<\/mark><\/a> or book one of our tours!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/mesmerizing-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing.webp\" alt=\"CTA-button stating: &quot;The most complete island tour - All highlights &amp; more&quot; &quot;Join us on an island tour!&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-10992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Wild Donkeys of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most well-known &#8220;wild&#8221; mammal of Bonaire is the <strong>donkey <\/strong>(<em>buriku <\/em>in Papiamentu). <em>Wild <\/em>is in quotation marks because they are actually <em>feral <\/em>donkeys. When these animals were introduced to Bonaire, they were domesticated. Bonairian donkeys were sold as pack animals to sugar plantations in surrounding countries. Being natural desert dwellers, they are better adapted to the heat than, for example, horses. This is also why donkeys have been able to survive in the wild on Bonaire for five centuries. Even during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/#The_Spanish_Period_1499-1636\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Spanish Period<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, the donkeys were not cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezelsveulen-Bolivia.webp\" alt=\"The donkey foal hides behind its mother on the lower terrace of Plantation Bolivia.\" class=\"wp-image-6836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezelsveulen-Bolivia.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezelsveulen-Bolivia-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezelsveulen-Bolivia-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donkey foal on the lower terrace of Plantation Bolivia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The donkeys of Bonaire have Nubian roots, as evidenced by the typical black cross on their coat, running on their back and over the shoulder blades. This cross is absent in dark-colored donkeys, indicating the presence of genes from the typical dark-colored Spanish donkeys in the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Donkere-ezel.webp\" alt=\"Dark, heavily colored donkey on Bonaire.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-6838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Donkere-ezel.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Donkere-ezel-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Donkere-ezel-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dark donkey on Bonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The donkeys of Bonaire contribute to the landscape&#8217;s degradation. They consume seedlings and scrape the ground bare with their hooves. They leave cacti and other thorny plants untouched, allowing them to dominate the landscape. <a href=\"https:\/\/stinapabonaire.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stinapabonaire.org\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STINAPA<\/mark><\/a>, the nature organization of Bonaire, is working on reforestation projects to restore the old, tree-rich landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Wild Goats of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also encounter <strong>wild goats<\/strong> (<em>kabritu <\/em>in Papiamentu) everywhere on the island, and with their grazing, they have a significant impact on the landscape. Additionally, many goats are kept behind fences in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/#The_kunuku_of_Bonaire\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">kunuku<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, the countryside of Bonaire. The fact that goats regularly escape doesn&#8217;t bother the owners. The animals always find their way back home, and outside the fence, they find a free meal. Goats are primarily kept for meat. Goat stew (<em>stoba kabritu<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a very popular meal among Bonairians. There is even imported goat meat from South America to meet the demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-Bolivia.webp\" alt=\"Wild goats scale a cliff on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-Bolivia.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-Bolivia-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-Bolivia-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wild goats effortlessly climb the limestone cliffs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the goats were introduced to Bonaire by the Spaniards not for their meat but for their hides. Also, goat&#8217;s milk was more popular than cow&#8217;s milk at that time. The goats roamed freely on the island. The Caiquetios, the original inhabitants of Bonaire, were forced by their Spanish rulers to capture the goats and tan the hides. This was done using the pods of the Divi-Divi tree, which were also collected by the Caiquetios. Goat leather was used to make shoes, and the meat was often discarded. This changed in 1636 when the Spaniards were expelled from the island by the Dutch West India Company (WIC). The WIC used goat meat to feed their troops on Cura\u00e7ao. Learn all about it in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The History of Bonaire<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Spaniards introduced <em>kabrite goats<\/em> to Bonaire, over the centuries, various other breeds were added. Each breed had different advantages. For example, the breed <em>orea di raton<\/em> (mouse ears) emerged, characterized by small ears. <em>Kabritu ku kuenta<\/em> (goat with beads) is also intriguing, referring to the wattles under the chin of this goat. This breed was mainly kept on <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-klein-bonaire\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-klein-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Klein Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. There were also <em>kabritu di kachu<\/em> (goats with horns) and <em>kabritu sin kachu<\/em> (without horns). The different goats were interbred, leading to the diverse appearances of Bonaire&#8217;s goats today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-van-Bonaire.webp\" alt=\"Nine goats with horns ('Kabritu di kachu') on a dirt road in the countryside of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-4746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-van-Bonaire.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-van-Bonaire-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Geiten-van-Bonaire-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kabritu di kachu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Wild Sheep of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some places on Bonaire, you can also encounter<strong> wild sheep<\/strong> (<em>karn\u00e9 <\/em>in Papiamentu). Nowadays, sheep are quite rare, but in Spanish times, there were more sheep than goats on Bonaire! Sheep leather is smoother than goat leather, and for this reason, the &#8216;tambu,&#8217; a traditional drum, is still covered with sheepskin. Under the WIC, goats became more numerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schaap-Bonaire.webp\" alt=\"Wild sheep (Barbados Black Belly) on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-8348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schaap-Bonaire.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schaap-Bonaire-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Schaap-Bonaire-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wild sheep during the Gems of the East Tour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The wild sheep are beautiful to behold, descending from the <em>Barbados Black Belly breed<\/em>. They have a reddish coat with a black belly. The head is white with black details. Adapted to Bonaire&#8217;s warm climate, they are not as woolly as regular sheep. If you want to try spotting wild sheep, we encounter them regularly during our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gems of the East tour<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bokkende-schapen.webp\" alt=\"Two head-butting wild sheep (Barbados Black Belly) on the barren plains of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bokkende-schapen.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bokkende-schapen-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bokkende-schapen-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Conflict among wild sheep.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Wild Pigs of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most unique wild animals of Bonaire is the <strong>wild pig <\/strong>(<em><strong>porko <\/strong><\/em>in Papiamentu). You wouldn&#8217;t expect to find them in this semi-desert, but they roam freely in the wild. Don&#8217;t expect a chubby, pink animal with a curly tail. Bonaire&#8217;s pigs are descendants of the Mediterranean house pig from the sixteenth century and were introduced by the Spaniards. The pig has a coarse black to yellow coat and a tail with a tuft at the end. These animals can withstand diseases and parasites exceptionally well. They are incredibly robust and have successfully survived independently on the island for five centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varken.webp\" alt=\"Wild or feral pig with a yellow hairy coat in a water puddle on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varken.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varken-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varken-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rainy season is a favorite time for Bonaire&#8217;s pigs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pigs primarily inhabit the northern part of the island but can also be found in the eastern kunuku. During the day, they usually hide in the vegetation, but in the evenings, they come out. In the streets of Rincon, the pigs often roam, especially during the dry season. They are known for not being deterred by fences and regularly cause damage to crops. In 2017, a pig hotline was even established for people to call if they spot a pig in the village!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Wild Cats of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some landscapes of Bonaire, a family of lions wouldn&#8217;t be out of place, but when we mention <strong>wild cats<\/strong> (<em>pushi <\/em>in Papiamentu), we&#8217;re referring to feral domestic cats. These wild cats live entirely independently of humans, often deep in nature, and are quite shy. We encounter them regularly during our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">tours in Washington-Slagbaai National Park<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, many kilometers away from inhabited areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wilde-kat-1.webp\" alt=\"Feral or wild cat drinking from Pos Magel in Washington-Slagbaai National Park on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wilde-kat-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wilde-kat-1-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wilde-kat-1-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wild cat drinking from Pos Mangel (Washington-Slagbaai).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These cats feed on birds, lizards, and mice that they catch. During the rainy season, they drink from the puddles and pools that form, and in the dry season, they know how to find wells and freshwater sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also <strong>feral dogs<\/strong> on Bonaire. Unlike the cats, you can only find these in inhabited areas, and moreover, the dogs are not afraid of humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Mice and Rats of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where there are people, there are <strong>mice <\/strong>(<em>raton <\/em>in Papiamentu) and <strong>rats <\/strong>(<em>djaka<\/em>). This holds true for the ships of the Spanish fleet that encountered Bonaire in 1499, introducing these rodents to the island. Alongside bats, mice, and rats are the only truly wild mammals on Bonaire. During the day, they hide in their burrows, emerging at dusk to search for food. In turn, mice and rats are essential food sources for the barn owl and kestrel, both present on Bonaire. Are you curious about other big birds of Bonaire? Please explore our blog on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-big-birds-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Bird Big Five<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Huismuis.webp\" alt=\"House mouse emerging from its burrow on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Huismuis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Huismuis-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Huismuis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A house mouse emerges from its burrow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Bats of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bats (<em>raton di anochi<\/em> in Papiamentu) are the only wild mammals native to Bonaire. There are eight different bat species on the island. During the day, they rest in caves and abandoned buildings, but after sunset, they come out to forage. Bats are primarily known as insectivores, but there are also species on Bonaire that feed on nectar and fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>insect-eating bats<\/strong> contribute to making life bearable on Bonaire. One bat can consume up to a thousand mosquitoes per night! If you&#8217;re having a drink on the porch in the evening, you will surely see them flutter by. Then you will know there are a few less mosquitoes targeting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vleermuis.webp\" alt=\"Bat in a cave on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vleermuis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vleermuis-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vleermuis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bats hanging in caves during the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Less known are the <strong>bats that drink nectar<\/strong>. These bats pollinate Bonaire&#8217;s columnar cacti, causing them to bloom at night. Thanks to the work of these bats, birds and lizards can enjoy cactus fruit throughout the year. There are also <strong>bats that eat fruit<\/strong>, playing a crucial role in spreading the seeds of columnar cacti and fruit trees. By consuming the fruit along with the seeds, they excrete the seeds elsewhere, allowing new trees or cacti to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>About us: A Tour With HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotting a wild donkey by the side of the road is undoubtedly enjoyable, but these animals truly come into their own in the breathtaking landscapes of Bonaire. During our tours, we venture off the beaten path to explore the tranquility of Bonaire&#8217;s pristine nature, discovering the hidden gems of the island. HopiBonaire&#8217;s tours are intimate experiences. You&#8217;re alone with your group, and you set the pace. We don&#8217;t rush; you can take your time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey.webp\" alt=\"CTA button with &quot;Gems of the East&quot; &quot;Join us on a adventure&quot; featuring an image of a wild donkey on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tailor our tours to your preferences. Moreover, you can also book fully <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">customized tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, for example, to seek out the wild animals of Bonaire. Are you excited and ready for an adventure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-lizards-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in the series Nature in Bonaire. Stay curious....\" class=\"wp-image-15278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Nature in Bonaire. Birds, butterflies, turtles... Read about them in our nature blogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to the East Coast of Bonaire. Leave the beaten path: discover Bonaire's rugged east coast.\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-washington-slagbaai-national-park\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Washington-Slagbaai-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about Washington-Slagbaai National Park on Bonaire: Set off on an adventure in the island's diverse national park.\" class=\"wp-image-15284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Washington-Slagbaai-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Washington-Slagbaai-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Washington-Slagbaai-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the history of Bonaire, A brief look at the island's turbulent past.\" class=\"wp-image-15226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-garden-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Garden-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the garden birds of Bonaire. Meet the birds you might spot in your own backyard.\" class=\"wp-image-15218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Garden-Birds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Garden-Birds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Garden-Birds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-lizards-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lizards-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the lizards of Bonaire. Learn about the many species of lizards on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-15242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lizards-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lizards-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lizards-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/#birds\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Birds in Bonaire. Get to know Bonaire's rich birdlife in depth.\" class=\"wp-image-15262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Hiking on Bonaire. 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Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the HopiBonaire blog overview: View all blogs on our clear and convenient blog page.\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The donkeys and goats are the most well-known wild animals of Bonaire, but did you know that there are also wild pigs, cats, and sheep roaming the island? In this blog, you&#8217;ll discover everything about the wild mammals of Bonaire and how they ended up on the island in the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9808,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"The Wild Animals (mammals) of Bonaire | HopiBonaire","_seopress_titles_desc":"Donkeys and goats are well-known wild animals of Bonaire, but there are also other wild mammals roaming the island, such as pigs, cats, and sheep!","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature-on-bonaire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6854"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6854\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15676,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6854\/revisions\/15676"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6854"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}