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The Tambopata Candamo Reserve was established on January 26, 1990,
through Law (R.M.) N 0032-90-AG/DGFF. Tambopata Candamo is
located in the departments of Madre de Dios (Province of Tambopata)
and Puno (Provinces of Carabaya y Sandia) and it has a surface
of 1 043 998 02 hectares. Together with the National Park
of Manu, this two areas the most studied on the Peruvian Amazon.
575 types of birds, 1,200 types of butterflies, 103 types
of dragonflies and 135 types of ants live in he area. Likewise
there are 103 types al mammals 60 types of amphibious, 67
types of reptiles (among then we can see snakes, turtles,
crocodiles and lizards) and 94 types of fishes.
In
Tambopata Candamo we can also find animal in danger of extinction
such as the river wolf (Pteronura brasiliensis), the wild
dog (Speothos venaticus), the black alligator (Melanosuchus
niger) and the aguila (eagle) harpía (Harpiya harpiyja).
Among
the main purposes of the Tambopata Candamo Reserve we can
let you know the following ones: the preservation of the
wild flora and fauna, as well as the protection, conservation
and preservation of the natural resources,another goal is
to protect lands in danger of erosion in order to make sure
they will keep producing food.
Please click on the following links
to Reserved Areas in Peru:
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