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__Animals__ The Peruvian diet consists of food that most Americans would find a little strange[3]. For example, The peruvian people like to eat a dish called Pachamanca which consists of Lamb, Mutton, Pork, Chicken, Alpaca, Ox, and Guinea Pig! Fish are another big part in the food of Peru[1]. There are many Fish Farms today. But there is a problem with some, the depletion of fish in fisheries results overfishing[6]. As like any other country Illegal trade in endangered or other wildlife continues. Cities lists ten animal species as critically endangered, 28 as endangered, and 99 as vulnerable in Peru[6]. Many of these are tropical birds. It is illegal to import these animals or any products made from these animals into the United States[6]. Yet people still will import for money[6]. __ Vegetables __ The Peruvians love spice in their food, along with some fruits[1]. Foods such as maize(corn), tomatoes, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Citrus is commonly used in food as well[1]. There are over 2,000 types of potatoes in Peru today[6]. "For the farmers of the Andes, their ability to manage and cultivate such a wide range of genetic diversity in one of their major food crops has enabled them to survive difficult conditions for centuries.[6]" Every meal that Peru has, will have at least one vegetable in it.

__Popular Foods__ Ceviche - Marinated citrus seafood salad (national food) Humita - Masa Harina and corn, slowly cooked in oil Anticuchos - Grilled ox heart with potatoes Sopa a la criolla - beef, noodles, milk, and vegetables