UJ#5 Paracas
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RESERVE OF LIFE<br />
AT PARACAS<br />
NATIONAL RESERVE YOU<br />
WILL FIND:<br />
216<br />
SPECIES OF BIRDS,<br />
BETWEEN RESIDENT AND<br />
MIGRATORY<br />
36<br />
SPECIES OF MAMMALS<br />
10<br />
REPTILE SPECIES<br />
168<br />
SPECIES OF FISH<br />
IS ONE OF THE MOST<br />
BIODIVERSE COASTAL<br />
AREAS OF PERU<br />
Above: Humboldt Penguins<br />
(Spheniscus Humboldti): These birds<br />
are increasingly rare and their numbers<br />
continue to decline.<br />
Left: Peruvian Lizard (Microlophus<br />
Peruvianus): This tiny reptile is depicted<br />
in many ancient <strong>Paracas</strong> textiles.<br />
Right: Incan Tern (Larosterna Inca): This<br />
bird is easy to identify because of its<br />
intense red beak and feet.<br />
Opposite page: The leader of the Pack:<br />
A male Sea Lion can weigh up to 300<br />
kilos.
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