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Ecuador is one of the richest countries on the planet in "biodiversity"!

Biodiversity is biological diversity - the total sum of all life on earth and supporting ecosystems.

The tropics believe to hold more than 50% of all plants and animals. while only occupying 6% of land surface of the earth. Ecuador has more bird species in one small national park than the United States and Canada have combined!

photo: Berndt Evers

Ecuador has more than 6,000 species of butterflies!

photo: Berndt Evers

Unique Ecuador!

25,000 species of vascular plants

 6,000 species of butterflies

400 + species of trees in 1 hectare

138 endemic amphibians

106 endemic reptiles

smallest deer

largest rodent

longest snake

smallest monkey

Monk Saki monkey

Spectacled Owl

photo: Capybara page

Capybara

Ecuador is the land of miniature monkeys and giant "guinea pigs"!

Mega-Diversity, Conservation International

Pygmy marmoset

Spectacular San Rafael/Coca Falls

Rare Species Conservatory Foundation

The tropical forests in Ecuador attract naturalists, biologists, and other scientists to study its ecosystems, its protection, and its benefits to humans. The impressive size of the vegetation of the rain forests leave many in awe.

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Seeing wildlife, such as this anteater, is a special bonus of travel into Ecuador's tropical forests.

Grias longirachis

Jatun Sacha Foundation

For more information contact Chris Meny at chrism@yourtravelsource.com.
 CST #:  2037874-40