Manu National Park

national park, Peru

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Manu National Park is a protected area in southeastern Peru, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is situated in the Amazon basin and is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, housing one of the richest collections of plant and animal life in the region, including over 1,000 bird species. The park encompasses tropical forests and is home to a vast array of species, reflecting the diverse ecosystems of Amazonia. It is one of several national parks in Peru, alongside others like Huascarán and Rio Abiseo.123

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In Manú National Park in Peru, the members of five macaw species converge by the hundreds at mineral-rich riverbanks to eat the clay there, which may help them detoxify compounds in their diet. Macaws nest in tree hollows; hyacinth macaws sometimes nest in riverbank holes.
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In Manú National Park in Peru, the members of five macaw species converge by the hundreds at mineral-rich riverbanks to eat the clay there, which may help them detoxify compounds in their diet. Macaws nest in tree hollows; hyacinth macaws sometimes nest in riverbank holes.
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Human influences on wildlife
Manu National Park in southeastern Peru protects one of the richest collections of plant and animal life in the Amazon basin, including more than 1,000 species of birds. Venezuela’s effort to protect habitats led to the establishment (1962) of Canaima National Park in the Guiana…
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Manu National Park in southeastern Peru protects one of the richest collections of plant and animal life in the Amazon basin, including more than 1,000 species of birds. Venezuela’s effort to protect habitats led to the establishment (1962) of Canaima National Park in the Guiana…
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