Wildlife Observation
Peru Wildlife: A Paradise for Observation
Peru is a privileged country that welcomes a diversity of animal and plant species which man has managed to live in harmony for thousands of years. Small wonder, then, that wildlife observation in Peru attracts thousands of nature-lovers each year.
Bird WatchingPeru is the perfect country for “bird watching” due to a series of geographical, climactic and evolutionary factors that have allowed over 1,830 species to thrive in the country. |
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Watching Wales and Other Marine MammalsThe Peruvian sea is teeming with as many as 33 species of marine mammals (whales) who inhabit different points along the coast, representing an asset to Peru’s economy. The Amazon River also boasts species such as otters and pink dolphins, whose unique beauty and color are truly astonishing. |
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Mammal WatchingPeru is one of the world’s 10 megadiverse countries, containing 84 of the 114 life zones, 8 bio-geographical provinces and three large basins. |
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Butterfly WatchingPeru holds the world record for number of butterfly species, with approximately 4,000 species, 59 of which are endemic. |
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Orchid SpottingThe beauty of orchids attracts thousands of people to Peru who are interested in seeing them in their natural state. |
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Amphibian SpottingPeru’s rich bio-diversity also includes organisms that live inside the soil or soil fauna. |
