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The Andean flamingo can be found in the Andean Mountains in South America, which includes northwestern Argentina, northern-central Chile, southern Peru, and western Bolivia. They prefer highland salt lakes with light vegetation. During the winter months, they migrate to lower wetlands. Unfortunately, these birds face the threats of habitat loss […]

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The Andean mountain cat, aka Andean cat or mountain cat, is an extremely rare feline species found in Bolivia and southern Peru over to northwestern Argentina, as well as northern Chile in the Andean mountains. They prefer semi-arid and arid regions located in the Andes Mountains. These kitties dwell just […]

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The Andean fox, aka zorro culpeo, or more famously culpeo, is native to South America. In fact, they are the 2nd largest native canid in South America. The maned wolf is #1. They range from Ecuador & Peru to the southern regions of Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego. These foxes […]

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With an impressive wingspan of over 10+ feet, the Andean condor is considered as the largest flying bird in the world! They also have the largest wingspan of any raptor. Due to their enormous size, they aren’t the best at staying in the air. This is why these scavengers tend […]

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