When it comes to biodiversity, Colombia is quite the connoisseur. Take a look at it people, at its landscapes and its nature and you will see that Colombia has it all. No joke!
When I first came here, I remember sitting down in a movie theater watching families take a seat and I was amazed at the racial mixes within a single family unit, all of them calling themselves Colombian. Although you’ll find different races in other countries, they’ll always identify with their origin. An Asian-American, African-American, etc. But in Colombia it’s a true melting pot. Everyone is just Colombian. Not Spanish-Colombian. Not African-Colombian. Just Colombian.
It really is beautiful!
But asides from its people, Colombia has many more things that are endemic.
So in case you need another reason why you should visit Colombia, here are a few facts about the biodiversity of this beautiful country!
As colorful as this country is, Colombia’s biodiversity is a delicate ecosystem that can easily be endangered. Through exotic animal trade, mining and agriculture (particularly of cocaine plantations) as well as other things such as pollution, overfishing and chemical dumping, Colombia’s biodiversity has drastically been affected.
Currently, there are over 1000 species listed in the Red Books of Threatened Species in Colombia, the majority being plants, insects, and sea life.
So although Colombia’s beautify is yet another reason to come and explore this beautiful country, always be mindful of its delicate balance.
Everyone can plays a part no matter how small. Here is a list of a few things you can do to help protect Colombia‘s natural habitats:
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