The Atacama Desert is a coastal desert covering almost 140,000 square kilometers of territory in Northern Chile. Located between two rain shadows makes the Atacama the driest desert in the world. Some municipalities, such as Iquique and Antofagasta, have reported rain, on average, only three times per century.
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Vultur gryhus - From the humid slopes of Central Columbia to the frigid waters of Chile’s Tierra Del Fuego, the Andean condor reigns supreme over the mountains of South America. The immense wing span of 3 meters helps the condor to soar effortlessly over a wide territory in search of food. The sexual dimorphism between male and female is noticeable; males are larger and sport combs and wattles, features missing in the females. Andean condors are monogamous and mate for life. The average life span is estimated to reach 50 years.
