PROPÓSITO DE LA SESIÓN: En esta actividad, los estudiantes, leen diferentes lecturas sobre los animales exóticos del Perú y a

qué región pertenecen cada uno de ellos. A partir de las lecturas desarrollan ejercicios de comprensión, haciendo uso de nuevos
vocabularios con adecuada pronunciación y escritura en inglés.

LET’S READ 1!
WHERE IS PERU?
Peru is located in the central western section of the South American
continent.
The country of Perú is divided into 3 geographical regions: THE COAST, THE
HIGHLAND (MOUNTAINS) and THE JUNGLE.

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VICUÑA
The Vicuña is an animal native to Peru, related to the llama and alpaca,
an icon of Peru’s high-altitude plains. They were revered as sacred
animals with a direct connection to the gods. They are a highly
The Peruvian Coast
protected species in Peru and can live up to 25 years. They are
herbivores that consume the Andean plateau’s clumped grass and
The Peruvian Jungle shrubs. Vicuñas encourage sustainability and protection in these
regions, enabling the rest of the local fauna and flora to grow naturally
The Peruvian and be protected.
Highlands
To warn and defend his herd, the group leader will blow a high-pitched
whistle at the first sign of danger. Their population has now surpassed
200,000 as a result of government sustainability efforts. They are
known for their soft, luxurious wool, frequently used to produce high-
end garments; therefore, hunting is their primary threat. It is now the
world’s most scarce and expensive luxury wool. They sleep and graze
in different parts of the grasslands they call home; at night, they move
to plains at a higher altitude to rest.
LET’S READ 2!
PERU´S EXOTIC
ANDEAN CONDOR
Peru’s wildlife includes the Andean Condor, a majestic bird with one of the
world’s longest wingspans of any bird. It can also live for up to 50 years
in the wild and up to 80 years in captivity. The male Andean condor has a
white collar and crest, while the female does not. This magnificent
creature is frequently seen soaring over the Andes mountains and may
be viewed in Peru’s Colca Canyon. The Andean Condor is very important
in Peruvian culture because it is thought to have served as a spiritual
guide to the Incas.
During October in Peru, the Andean condor migrates from the Andes
peaks to the Pacific coast to consume sea lion carcasses. Andean condors GIANT RIVER OTTER
are thermal soarers, which means they rise with the air current, allowing
them to identify carcasses from vast heights and descend upon them with The Giant Otter is indigenous to South America and is found in a
little effort. They face various threats as birds with naturally small limited number of habitats, one of which is Peru. At six feet in
populations, a wide distribution range, and low reproductive rates. length, these otters are the largest in the world.

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Giant river otters are friendly creatures that hunt in groups of 3 to 2. The ________________ and _______________, are iconic animals of
10 individuals. They frequently swim together in rivers and the high-altitude plains of Peru.
lakes and are well-known for their playful nature.
Being semi-aquatic mammals, they require habitat on land as well 3. The _______________________________, frequently swim together in
as in water to thrive. It is a carnivorous species that consumes fish rivers and lakes of Peru.
as its primary food source—playing a significant role in maintaining
the trophic balance of the aquatic ecosystem. Right now, 4. The ___________________________is present throughout Peru, even
overharvesting of fish, habitat degradation from mining and in the Amazon rainforest.
agriculture, and hunting for its skin pose the most significant risks
to populations of giant river otters. 5. The _____________________ is a majestic bird with one of the world’s
longest wingspans.

What region is the habitat of the following animals?

Write the correct name. For example.

Sheep – Peruvian Highlands

JAGUAR
The jaguar is present throughout Peru, even in the Amazon
rainforest. Jaguars are covered in rosettes with dots inside them, giving
the impression of eyes. They are carnivores, and their diet can include 87
species of animals. Most of the jaguar’s prey, peccaries and other small
mammals, depend on the amount of fruit and plants found in the fertile
soils.
Deforestation and overhunting threaten their habitat even though they are
among the most feared predators in the animal kingdom. The conflict
between humans and habitat loss and degradation provides a persistent
threat to the jaguar. The jaguar is referred to as “otorongo” in Peru. The
word “jaguar,” which means “beast,” is derived from the Tupi-Guaraní
language. Although jaguar sightings are rare, getting the opportunity to
spot one in the wild is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Write the name of the region where the following

departments are located.

a. Piura
b. Cusco
Complete the information.
c. Madre de Dios
1. It is one of the national symbols that represents the great wealth d. Ayacucho
of Peru. It is divided into three fields: The left side has a e. Lima
________________, for our varied animal kingdom.