2. West of Argentina
• In northwest Argentina there are many species
of cactus. No vegetation grows in the highest
elevations (above 4,000 m (13,000 ft)) because of
the extreme altitude.
• The western mountains are home to different
animals. These include
the llama, guanaco, vicuña, among the most
recognizable species of South America. Also in
this region are the fox, viscacha, Andean
Mountain Cat, kodkod, and the largest flying bird
in the New World, the Andean Condor.
3. • The major environmental issues in Argentina
are pollution and the loss of agricultural lands.
The soil is threatened by erosion, salinization,
and deforestation. Air pollution is also a
problem due to chemical agents from
industrial sources.
