A significant nature reserve in Amazonia with somewhat unusual ecological traits
Among the greatest biodiverse places on earth is the 1,490,000-acre Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve at the foot of Ecuador’s Andes, which is home to thousands of different species of plants and animals. Ten different species of monkeys, tapirs, pumas, two different kinds of dolphins, anacondas, caymans, piranhas, over 580 different bird species, and a lot more are included in this list. Here is all the information you require for a fantastic trip to Ecuador’s Amazon.
It is distinct from every other Amazon conservation area in the world and is situated at the foothills of the Andes. The region consists of a poorly drained plain with a network of recurring lakes, creeks, and forests. Such conditions are uncommon so close to the Andes because the foothills’ drainage prevents the growth of swamps and lakes. It is reasonable to expect that this region of the upper Amazon watershed will have a slightly different species composition from other regions given its proximity to the mountains and slightly cooler and wetter climate. The area has a high biodiversity, similar to all protected areas in the Amazon region, but perhaps a bit lower than in designated areas with better drainage, such as the nearby Yasuni National Park.
