Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument
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Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument is a Chilean Natural Monument located 28 km southwest of Ancud. It consists of three islets off the western coast of Chiloé Island to the west and north of Puñihuil. ()
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Wildlife
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Blue whale
The blue whale, a marine mammal beloning to the baleen whale suborder Mysticeti, holds the distinction of being the largest animal ever known to exist. These magnificent creatures can reach lengths of up to 29.9 meters and weigh as much as 173 tonnes.
Mammals
Marine otter
The marine otter, a captivating yet little-known mammal native to South America, is a member of the weasel family. Unlike most otters, these charming creatures inhabit exclusively saltwater coastal environments. They are distinguished as one of the smallest otter...
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Humboldt penguin
The Humboldt penguin, named after the explorer Alexander von Humboldt, is a medium-sized penguin species primarily found in the Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve in Chile and Peru. With their distinctive black and white plumage, these penguins are easily...
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Kelp gull
The kelp gull, also known as the Dominican gull, is a captivating seabird commonly found along the coasts and islands of the Southern Hemisphere. This species is categorized into two primary subspecies: L. d. dominicanus, which inhabits areas around South America...
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Magellanic penguin
The Magellanic penguin, an endearing native of South America, inhabits the coastal regions of Patagonia, spanning Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. These penguins, named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, are the most populous among the...
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