By El Diario: The slaughter of around 100 vicuñas between the last week of May and early June—all with firearms due to poaching in the towns of Papujio, Cayñi, Pacorcollo, and Wiñay Rosa Pata in the department of Oruro, and in Cahuaycollu, Cala Cala, and Leucasi in the department of Potosí—demonstrates the lack of protection…
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Vicuña population grows 11.5% in the Sajama National Park | Población de vicuñas crece un 11,5% en el Parque Nacional Sajama
Correo del Sur: According to a census, 1,526 specimens of this species inhabit this protected area. The 2023 census of vicuñas in the Sajama National Park, in the department of Oruro, established a population growth of 11.5% compared to the year 2022, reflecting the protection work and commitment of the communities and park rangers with…
Environment 101: Vicuna continues to be under jeopardy!
El Diario reports: They oppose poaching of vicuña Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador expressed their opposition to illegal hunting and smuggling of vicuna, so agreed to strengthen border controls to prevent the illegal sale of the animal. An estimated kilo of vicuna wool is sold at more than $400, according to the National Program…
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