One of the most interesting things about El Coqui is that it can only live and sing in the island of Puerto Rico. Once it is exported outside of the island it never sings again and eventually dies. For "el coqui...." there's no place like home and that's where he is happiest...In Puerto Rico, La isla del encanto!"
Imagine if "el coqui" was forced to evolve and to leave his home either "por la necesidad economica," or in search of a dream... what do you suppose would become of him? Like many of us and our ancestors, he would probably face many challenges, make many sacrifices, and suffer alot of emotional pain in his new environment... but in the face of adversity, I bet he would still stand tall and proud and wave his tiny flag whenever he felt the urge. I dare to say he might even flourish and thrive in this new land and decide he can sing here, there, anywhere, and everywhere for that matter. As time went on his voice would become stronger and his song would become louder. Soon his descendents would carry his tunes, reach higher notes and sing new melodies, who knows, they may even add some dance moves into the mix... Undoubtedly "el coqui's" strength and spirit live on in his future generations. He has given this breed a new voice, a new language, a new identity, and a new name....El Coqui Americano!
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