Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It encompasses all different types of organisms, such as plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi, as well as the genetic variation within these species and the different ecosystems in which they occur. Biodiversity is important because it contributes to the resilience and stability of ecosystems. So although we mainly focus on writing about and working in forests, which are the, we must not forget that by doing so, we significantly help habitats of many plants and animals.

Nature-based solutions encompass effective strategies that leverage the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of ecosystems to address global challenges. By partnering with nature, we prevent emissions that result from ecosystem degradation, enhance carbon capture capabilities, bolster resilience against climate impacts, and deliver multiple benefits for biodiversity and communities.

Avifauna

Mapiripán hosts a significant diversity of birds, including passeriformes and accipitriformes. These birds play crucial roles as pest controllers, pollinators, and seed dispersers, essential for the health of local ecosystems.

Flying Mammals

Flying mammals, especially bats, are vital to Mapiripán’s ecosystems. They control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds, promoting forest regeneration. The region is home to various species of bats from the families Emballonuridae, Phyllostomidae, and Vespertilionidae.

Large Mammals

The region also harbors large terrestrial mammals, such as jaguars and pumas, which are top predators essential for ecological balance. It also includes tapirs and deer, which maintain the vegetation structure and dynamics of forest ecosystems.

Several species in Mapiripán are endangered due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and other human activities. Notable among these are the jaguar (Panthera onca), pink river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), Caribbean manatee (Trichechus manatus), and black caiman (Melanosuchus niger).

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