Maquipucuna
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Maquipucuna is a 6,000 hectare cloud forest reserve in Ecuador. Located in the Pichincha Province, it is the closest pristine rainforest to Quito, Ecuador's capital. The reserve consists of primary and secondary montane rain forest and cloud forest. The Maquipucuna Reserve is located in the parish of Nanegal, within the Metropolitan District of Quito. ()
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Spectacled bear
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is the only surviving member of the short-faced bear family and resides in South America. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, it is now classified as Vulnerable. Despite being the largest land carnivore on the...
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...
Mammals
Kinkajou
The kinkajou, often referred to as the "honey bear" is a captivating mammal native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Belonging to the Procyonidae family, it is the sole species in the genus Potos.
Mammals
Agouti
Agoutis, commonly known as common agoutis, are fascinating rodents belonging to the genus Dasyprocta. These intriguing creatures inhabit the forests and woodlands of Central America, northern and central South America, as well as the southern Lesser Antilles.
Mammals
Plate-billed mountain toucan
The plate-billed mountain toucan, also known as the laminated hill-toucan, is a striking bird native to the western slopes of Ecuador and the southernmost regions of Colombia. These toucans favor the high-altitude, humid montane forests of the Andes.
Birds
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