What Animals Can You See Near Punta Choros?

Located beside the ocean port and at the edge of the Atacama Desert is a tiny fisherman village.
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The moment is finally here! Chilean animal sanctuary Refugio Animal Cascada is launching a big.
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Refugio Animal Cascada: A Second Chance for Native Species at Risk

Do you see him? The puma– he’s over there! Look behind the rock and through the leafy branches and.
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What Animals Can You See Near Punta Choros?

Located beside the ocean port and at the edge of the Atacama Desert is a tiny fisherman village called Punta Choros. At first glance, it may seem...
Published: March 6, 2020
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Refugio Animal Cascada Launches a Major Campaign

The moment is finally here! Chilean animal sanctuary Refugio Animal Cascada is launching a big campaign to help expand its facilities in El Cajón del...
Published: October 17, 2019
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Refugio Animal Cascada: A Second Chance for Native Species at Risk

Do you see him? The puma– he’s over there! Look behind the rock and through the leafy branches and you might see him chewing vigorously on his juicy...
Published: September 12, 2019
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15 Fast Facts About Andean Condors

Watching an Andean condor soar through the wind is a truly spectacular sight. Large in size, yet effortlessly graceful -- these beautiful giants...
Published: July 19, 2019
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Love Animals? Check Out Our Top Wildlife Photos

Look closely and you may be able to spot Chile’s most magical creatures. The country is filled with beautiful wildlife, ranging from the massive...
Published: June 14, 2019
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If we think back in the swirling mists of time to geography class at school, we all know somewhere deep down that glaciers are more or less giant,...
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When many people think of bird watching in South America, they tend to think of the rich jungles of the Amazon. But did you know that Chile is...
Published: July 12, 2018
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What You Might Spot On A Wildlife Safari

Patagonia, at the far southern tip of Chile, is one of the world’s few remaining truly wild frontiers. Venture into the unspoiled Torres del Paine...
Published: April 24, 2018
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All You've Ever Wanted to Know About the Humboldt Penguin

Meet the charming Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti), Chile and Peru’s favourite monochrome bird! Found pottering and plunging along 1,000 miles...
Published: February 17, 2018
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