Ecuador has built a vital natural bridge between mountains and rainforest. The new Palora-Pastaza Connectivity Corridor links the high Andes with the Amazon jungle, creating a safe pathway for animals threatened by climate change. This protected area covers 316,000 hectares (781,000 acres) – about the size of Rhode Island – making it Ecuador’s largest Amazon corridor. It connects Sangay National Park with lands owned by Indigenous peoples. “Rising temperatures and forest cutting are squeezing wildlife into smaller areas,” says Joy Woolfson from Conservation International-Ecuador. “These corridors are a lifeline for animals.” The corridor gives jaguars, tapirs, eagles, and bears more … Continue reading Ecuador’s 316,000-Hectare Wildlife Corridor Links Andes to Amazon as Indigenous Communities Own 84%