sentences:  Indigenous populations in the area still continue a rich cultural tradition of myths, legends, and rituals involving the vicuña.Once poached to near extinction because their fine, valuable wool, they are now protected in the area and their numbers are rebounding.The area is also home to armadillos, viscachas, bears, Andean cats, pumas, condors, pink flamingos, coots (black ducks), hummingbirds, rheas, and many more unique creatures.