Childrens Illustrated Animal Atlas

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The Andean condor is the world’s largest flying bird. It rides mountain air currents with a wingspan of up to 10

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Andean cock of the rockMale cock of the rocks are brilliant orange, while females are brownish. The males gather together to show off their feathers to females, who pick their favorite from the group.

Andean condor

The male cock of the rock can extend the crest on its head.

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LocationThe Andes stretch more than 4,500 miles (7,240 km) through seven countries. The climate here ranges from humid rain forest to snowy mountains.

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VicuñaThese small members of the camel family are so well-adapted to their mountain homes that they can survive at altitudes as high as 16,404 ft (5,000 m).

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Long-tailed chinchillaWith 60 hairs growing out of each follicle, this rodent has very thick fur. Having thick fur is ideal for the cold temperatures of the high Andes.

This goose’s blood absorbs more oxygen than other geese, so it can survive at high altitudes where there is less oxygen in the air.

Andean goose

Also known as the zorro, these foxlike wild dogs hunt lizards, insects, rabbits, and geese. They make their dens in rocky caves.

Culpeo

Caracaras often wander around, turning over stones to look for insects, rodents, and other animals to eat.

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Short legs allow this endangered deer to clamber over rough, high mountain terrain. It is the national animal of Chile.

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