High on the Andes at 4,080 meters above sea
level, lake Junín, also called Chinchaycocha, is home for thousands of birds: migratory, native, and endemic species, such as the Zambullidor
de Junín. In 1974, the area became a national reserve due to its wealth in flora and
fauna, which also includes the Andean fox, wild guinea pig, mountain cat, and the vizcacha, among others.
Lake Junin is the second largest lake
in Peru after Lake Titicaca. The Mantaro River originates from its waters; as
well, it
is one of the main water suppliers for the Amazon basin. The Junín National
Reserve was established as a Ramsar Convention of Wetlands Site in 1997 due to
its rich ecosystem and aquatic bird’s habitat.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/shop_pickandmix/previews/peru-central-highlands-preview.pdf
http://www.andina.com.pe/espanol/Noticia.aspx?id=jPegvNTmUrQ=
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_Jun%C3%ADn
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