Wildlife

Original Beans are sourced from regions defined by the scientists as biodiversity hotspots and wilderness areas. These are the most richly biodiverse places on Earth, but also are most gravely threatened. Over 50 percent of the world’s plant species and 42 percent of all terrestrial vertebrate species are endemic (=local) to the 34 biodiversity worldwide hotspots. Original Beans chocolate and conservation projects measurably help to protect key wildlife in these origins.

BLUE THROATED MACAW, BENI

Only 150 Blue-throated Macaws still live in the cacao forests of the Beni. The main causes of their demise is pet trade and land clearance for cattle. As we protect the forest islands with wild cacao we protect these unique birds.

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CEIBOS TREES, PIURA

The magnificent Ceibos trees are up to 20 meters tall and remind of tree spirits. They produce kapok used for to stuff blankets and pillows. Replantig Ceibos trees together with cacao helps create new jobs.

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IMBABURA TREE FROG, ESMERALDAS

The colorful Imbabura Treefrog lives along streams in closed-canopy forests. It occurs in protected areas, including Parque Nacional Mache Chindul, where we source from sustainable cacao gardens.

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MOUNTAIN GORILLAS, VIRUNGA

Some 800 Mountain Gorillas remain in the wild. They live on the Virunga volcanoes. Planting a cacao buffer forest around their park is a key measure to protect these magnificent.

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