Fauna of Colombia - Endemisms

Endemisms

Colombia has the largest number of endemisms (species that are not found naturally anywhere else)worldwide. About 10% of the species in the world live in Colombia. Some determinant factors In the distribution range of the species are the weather conditions, temperature, humidity and sunlight availability.

Endemics can easily become endangered or extinct due to their restricted habitat and vulnerability to the actions of man, including the introduction of new organisms.

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