What do you know about the Ecuadorian Amazon? ¿Qué sabes de la Amazonía ecuatoriana?
READING / LECTURA PROTECTING THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON The Amazon region of Ecuador is found in the eastern part of the country. Of the four geographical regions of the country (Amazon, Highlands, Coast, and Galapagos), it is the largest in area. It is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, with thousands of species of plants and animals. It is a natural treasure for the country and the world. There are five national parks in this region: Yasuni, Cayambe Coca, Llanganates, Sumaco Napo-Galeras, and Río Negro-Sopladora. This beautiful region is in danger. There is a lot of oil (near 800 million barrels) in the ground of the Ecuadorian Amazon. If oil companies remove this oil from the ground, the ecosystem will be disturbed. It can harm the plants and animals. Some indigenous groups of the region, especially the Waorani, have fought and won important legal battles to preserve the land. But this fight is far from finished. There are constant attempts by oil compan...
