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Río Abiseo National Park
The park was established in 1983 to protect the rainforest flora and fauna that are unique to this area of the Andes. The flora and fauna in the park have a high degree of endemism. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey, previously thought to be extinct, is found only in this area. Research conducted since 1985 has led to the discovery of 36 previously unknown archaeological sites at altitudes between 2,500 and 4,000 meters, which provide a good picture of pre-Inca society.
Simien National Park
Over the years, the Ethiopian highlands have undergone massive erosion, creating one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged peaks, deep valleys and cliffs rising to 1,500 metres. The park is home to some of the most rare animals, such as gelada baboons, Simien foxes and the Walia ibex (a type of goat found nowhere else in the world).