Vicuñas, the Cañapa Lagoon (Laguna Cañapa) at 4,140m. (13,582.68 ft.), Bolivian Highlands (Altiplanos Boliviano), Potosí, Bolivia. Canapa is a salt water lagoon situated in Sud Liez province of the Potosi department, close to the Hedionda (smelly) Lagoon. The Canapa Lagoon is a beautiful water mirror of a greeny tint surrounded by Andean flora and it is possible to observe some flamingoes, wild vicunas and some Andean geese. Canapa has an approximate surface area of 1.42 square kilometers and its located at 4140 m.a.s.l. Canapa Lagoon is surrounded by three volcanoes: Caquena, Tapaquillcha and Canapa. *** In terms of wildlife, it is home to a unique set of organisms particular to the alpine regions of the Andes. Plants and animals must be able to handle high altitudes with less available oxygen, cold nightly temperatures and frosts well into the spring, little shade or protection from the elements, and arid, dry conditions. One example of unique wildlife in the park is the vicuña, a species of camelid related to the llama and the alpaca. These animals are prized because of their soft and warm, but extremely lightweight fur. / VFL.Ru