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    Valle De Lobos, Ushuaia, Argentina - In 1946, Beavers were brought from Canada to build a fur industry. But it didn't work, as the environment for the Beaver was so different, they developed a different fur/skin that didn't work for commercial purposes. So instead of taking the beavers back to canada or killed them. They released them into the wild, causing a major impact. This photo was only possible because of an overflown river caused by a dam creating a little lake in the area. Views[683] Bahia Mansa, Punta Arenas, Chile - A fisherman with its knife coming back from work. This is a little fishing bay from where only small amount of men live on their boats, they only go to land to drop what they caught, in this case, it was a certain algae that they were selling to the Japanese for cosmetic use. He said that the fish they get here, is not sold outside of Chile, as is their food, and needs to stay with their people not with others. Views[750] Torres Del Paine, Chile - Patagonia comprehends parts from Chile as well as Argentina's territory, yet the Guanaco could be the most distinctive animal from Patagonia, as you can find them on both sides of the Andes, but only in Patagonia. Behind it you can see Laguna Esmeralda, Ushuaia, Argentina - On my way to Laguna Esmeralda, you can see how glaciers are melting down as climate is warming up. Everything that looks like pure rock in the mountains was once a big glacier, all its left is that tiny piece of ice at the very top. The hiker is crossing what used to be a massive river coming down from the lagoon at the bottom of the glacier (Laguna Esmeralda), all its left is this spongy tundra and the little river at the left. Still shows how vast the landscape in Patagonia can be. Views[768] Punta Arenas, Chile - This British Tea Clipper was beached by its last owner in 1899. This massive 714 tons vessel called Ambassador, shows how time passes and how harsh the weather can be in Patagonia. Views[1058]
     

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