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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)
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