Habitat

Important Facts... .
  • One out of every 10 species of fauna and flora of the world exists in Colombia.
  • Colombia has lost more than 30% of its native forest due to deforestation. Only 27% of the cloud forests remains, and 98% of the Caribbean tropical dry forest has disappeared.
  • For every 10 mammals smuggled out of the country, 9 die. Out of 100 birds smuggled, only one survives!
  • Colombia possesses an estimated 45.000 - 55.000 plant species, surpassed only by Brazil with 55.000 - 60.000 species.
Every month, we invite you to get to know a new region from Colombia.

Rain forest located in the west side of the country between the limits of Choco and Valle. (near the Pacific coast)