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Ecological and biogeographical inferences on two sympatric and enigmatic Andean cat species using genetic identification of faecal samples
(2008)
The carnivore community of the altiplano ecosystem of the high Andes, including the Andean mountain cat (Leopardus jacobita) and pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo), is one of the least studied in the world. We determined the ...
Andean Ritual Experts and Native Views on Sacred Mountains and Priests
(The Academy of American Franciscan History, 2018)
Modern Andean ritual experts have been described as a combination of priests and shamans, sorcerers and diviners. They are likely to lead fairly ordinary lives, performing their sacred duties in harmony with the usual ...
Understanding the hydrology of tropical Andean ecosystems through an Andean network of basins
(2009-03-30)
During the last decade several initiatives aiming at conserving and protecting the water provision
of Andean ecosystems have started. However, their application have faced a number of limitations from the
technical side ...
Peru’s approach to climate change in the andean mountain region: achieving multidisciplinary regional cooperation for integrated assessment of climate change
(International Mountain Society (IMS), 2007-02)
Climate change aggravates the challenges of sustainable development in mountain regions and calls for deeper insights into impacts on the vulnerability of mountain people and their options for adapting to changing conditions. ...
Management strategies for development of high-mountain river basins in the Andean region
(1990-07-10)
Síntesis de estudios de casos que suministra información concreta sobre las modalidades de gestión y la situación actual y potencial del desarrollo de las zonas altas. Incluye también referencias sobre programas y proyectos ...