Quito, 12 Jul (EFE).- The protection of the Ecuadorian vizcacha, an endemic species of Ecuador of this Andean rodent, has led a foundation to consider acquiring Loma Delgada, one of the few natural refuges of this critically endangered animal.Loma Delgada, located in the canton (municipality) of Quilanga, of the southern Andean province of Loja, bordering Peru, reaches the 35 hectares of extension but faces various threats such as fires, invasiv…
Quito, 12 Jul (EFE).- The protection of the Ecuadorian vizcacha, an endemic species of Ecuador of this Andean rodent, has led a foundation to consider acquiring Loma Delgada, one of the few natural refuges of this critically endangered animal.Loma Delgada, located in the canton (municipality) of Quilanga, of the southern Andean province of Loja, bordering Peru, reaches the 35 hectares of extension but faces various threats such as fires, invasiv…