by: j. guthrie. the andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. it is a continual...

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AndesBy: J. Guthrie

What it is• The Andes is the longest

continental mountain range in the world. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about 7,000 km long, about 200 km to 700 km wide, and of an average height of about 4,000 m. The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela

Where it is• The Andes extend

from north to south through seven South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela

Wildlife in the Andes Mountains

Vicuña Alpaca

Andean Condor

Chinchillas

Andean Mountain Cat

Tapir