727.947 is the number of signatures collected in my country to prevent the government of drilling oil from one of the most diverse rainforest in the planet. The park holds a world record 150 amphibian species for places with comparable landscapes. It also is in the top for amphibian diversity compared to other sites sampled in the western Amazon, as well as birds and mammals.
It is home to an estimated 800 million barrels of crude oil – 20% of Ecuador’s reserves so there is huge debate, the profit it would make vs the diversity it contains.
What would you support? I would definitely support the preservation of this national park, just look at it!
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We always say in Trinidad, when you take from nature, nature will take it back 10 fold. If they take it, just know that nature will always come back to take it.