People
with
special knowledge in the field of biology could help us by observing and
documenting the local biodiversity. The
idea of this project is to be able to document all kinds of possible
biodiversity through photos and videos in order to develop different
types of teaching materials to share with the community and different
Peruvian and international schools.
WILD LIFE
One of the places in Peru that biologists, birdwatchers and explorers
cannot miss is Codo Del Pozuzo Regional Reserve. This is a protected area by
the state of Peru officially created in July 2022 and located in the province
of Puerto Inca, Huánuco Region.
The area protects 25,831 acres (10,453 hectares) of
cloud forests and humid montane forests spanning an altitudinal
range of 4,500 – 8,000 feet above sea level and conserving a rich array of
flora and fauna. The new protected area also conserves the source of water for
surrounding communities in the province of Puerto Inca.
Flora and Fauna
The Codo del Pozuzo Regional Conservation Area represents an important
refuge for the abundant flora and fauna found in its forests. Its ecosystems
are home to more than 120 plant species, 46 species of mammals, 43 species of
birds, 11 species of reptiles and 8 species of amphibians. Threatened species
include the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the Colombian red howler
monkey (Alouatta seniculus), and the jaguar (Panthera onca).
Other notable species include the smallest deer in the world, the Northern pudu
(Pudu mephistopheles) and the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis).
The area also houses the rare and critically endangered Horned
Curassao (Pauxi unicornis), a keystone species with a limited
range and distinct horn on its forehead. Others include the South American
tapir (Tapirus terrestres), the white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari),
and emblematic species like the Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola
peruvianus), Peru’s national bird.
