Wildlife

Peru has some of the most diverse wildlife in the world. Its landscapes include the Amazon rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Pacific coast, and each area is home to different animals. In the rainforest, you can find jaguars, sloths, monkeys, and colorful macaws. Many rare plants and insects also live there.

In the mountains, animals like llamas, alpacas, and the Andean condor are common. The condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world and is a symbol of Peru. Along the coast, sea lions, penguins, and many types of seabirds live near the ocean. This wide variety of habitats makes Peru an important place for wildlife conservation.