Hornopirén National Park
Facts and practical information
Hornopirén National Park is located in the Andes, in the Palena Province of Chile's Los Lagos Region, also known as Region X. The park contains 482 km2 of rugged mountains and unspoiled Valdivian temperate rain forests. This national park borders the northern portion of Pumalín Park. The Carretera Austral passes close to the park. In the vicinity of the park lie Hornopirén and Yate volcanoes. ()
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Wildlife
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Huemal
The South Andean deer, also known as the southern guemal, Chilean huemul, or güemul, is an endangered species native to the mountainous regions of Argentina and Chile. Belonging to the Hippocamelus genus, these deer thrive in the high mountain slopes and cold valleys...
Mammals
Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar
The cougar, also known by names like puma, mountain lion, red tiger, and catamount, is a remarkable big cat native to the Americas. Scientifically known as Puma concolor, this majestic animal roams from the Canadian Yukon all the way down to the southern Andes in South...
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Kodkod
The kodkod, also known as the güiña, is the smallest wild cat in the Americas. This elusive feline primarily inhabits central and southern Chile, with a few populations extending into parts of Argentina. Unfortunately, the kodkod is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN...
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American mink
The American mink is a captivating semiaquatic mustelid native to North America. Due to human activities, it has also established populations in Europe and South America. Despite its broad distribution, the species is classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Mammals
Coypu
The coypu, also known as the nutria, is a large, herbivorous rodent originally from South America. It was introduced to various continents by fur traders. These animals inhabit burrows near water bodies and primarily feed on river plant stems.
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