El Lago Titicaca , sus islas y el medio

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AUTOR: Miguel David Esperilla Ramirez

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, located

at an altitude of 3812 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by
the spectacular scenery of the Andes, and is shared between the
countries of Peru and Bolivia. The lake is divided into two main
parts: the South Lake, where the Moon Island is located, and the
North Lake, where the Sun Island is located.

Lake Titicaca and its islands are home to a variety of plants and
animals, such as the giant fish and turtle, the viscacha-fox and
the Andean condor. The lake is also home to a large number of
birds, although their numbers have declined in recent years due
to pollution and degradation of water quality.

Lake Titicaca's environment is extremely vulnerable, as humans

have destroyed most of the ecosystems around the lake.
Overfishing, industrial waste treatment, illegal logging and the
introduction of exotic species have contributed to a significant
decline in water quality and biodiversity. The ecological
richness of the region is a major concern, requiring constant
vigilance to maintain its integrity.

Despite these threats, conservation and restoration efforts are

bringing positive results to Lake Titicaca's environment.
Organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund are working to
restore the forests to their former state of biodiversity.