Yanesha Communal Reservation
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The Communal Reservation Yanesha or Yanesha Community Reserve is a communal reserve in the Palcazu District of Oxapampa Province of Peru. It covers an area of 347.45 km2 in the Palcazu River basin. The reserve was creating by law on April 28, 1988, to protect both wild fauna and indigenous peoples. The Yanesha' people live in the reserve. ()
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Wildlife
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Spider monkey
Spider monkeys, belonging to the genus Ateles, are captivating New World primates thriving in the tropical forests of Central and South America. With their elongated limbs and prehensile tails, they are expertly adapted to life in the rainforest canopy.
Mammals
Nine-banded armadillo
The nine-banded armadillo, also known as the long-nosed armadillo, is a medium-sized mammal that roams across North, Central, and South America. It is the most widespread of all armadillo species. Originating in South America, its ancestors migrated to North America...
Mammals
Collared peccary
The collared peccary, also known as the javelina, saíno, báquiro, musk hog, or quenk (in Trinidad), is a remarkable mammal belonging to the Tayassuidae family. You can find these creatures across North, Central, and South America.
Mammals
White-lipped peccary
The white-lipped peccary is an intriguing species native to Central and South America, predominantly found in rainforests but also inhabiting a variety of other environments. These social creatures live in herds ranging from 20 to 300 members and have a diet primarily...
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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.
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