I take this photograph of an Arapaima fish, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, on a small lake in Nauta Town. Since the Arapaima is thought to be overfished on the Amazon River, it is being farmed on the lake, and there are regulations in effect to control over-fishing. Since the fish… Continue reading Sustaining the Arapaima Population, Amazon #Rainforest, Peru
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Tarantula of the Amazon Rainforest, Explore and Discover, Peru
This afternoon we take a nature hike through the rainforest of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to search for wildlife and other creatures. This reserve is the largest area of protected rainforest area in Peru, but we will see only a tiny portion of it on our riverboat adventure. As we walk through the jungle… Continue reading Tarantula of the Amazon Rainforest, Explore and Discover, Peru
Anaconda of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Our local guide for the Rainforest walk disappears for a few minutes and we discover him sloshing in a puddle to retrieve an Anaconda from the muddy water. Anacondas are not venomous, but squeeze their prey, so they are called constrictors. Anacondas are not endangered or threatened, but like other species, their habitat is threatened… Continue reading Anaconda of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Black Collared Hawk of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
As we idle along the Amazon basin creek in our skiff, we see a variety of birds. Sometimes we see different species of hawks than we find at home. I take this photograph of a black collared hawk which is native to much of South and Central America, but not found elsewhere in the wild.… Continue reading Black Collared Hawk of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Transportation on the Tributaries of the Amazon Rainforest, Explore and Discover, Peru
Today we leave the largest city of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, Iquitos, to travel deeper into the Amazon wilds. The Amazon River has over 1000 tributaries alongs its course from the mountains of the west to the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of South America. It drains a basin almost as large as the… Continue reading Transportation on the Tributaries of the Amazon Rainforest, Explore and Discover, Peru
Outdoor Markets of the Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Today we visit a market in Belen to see how the locals work, relax, and eat. The market is busy with people who cook local delicacies over charcoal, sell local fruits and vegetables, or peddle textiles and goods while others pause to dine or shop. Here, most foods are grown, hunted, or fished in the… Continue reading Outdoor Markets of the Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Riverboats of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
In a few days, we will board our riverboat to explore deeper into the remote tributaries of the Amazon Rainforest basin. Today, I take this photograph of a riverboat while we explore the largest city of the Peruvian Amazon by bus and foot. Our guide, who will accompany us on the riverboat cruise, is in… Continue reading Riverboats of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Shantytowns of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Some indigenous people choose to leave the remote frontier of the Amazon rainforest, while others choose to stay and lead the simple life that follows their traditions. Here, the indigenous people can live in the rainforest wilderness after it becomes a national reserve if they want a traditional life. But, for those who leave the… Continue reading Shantytowns of the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
Preserving the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru
I stand on the bow of our riverboat and admire the sunset over a tributary of the Amazon River Basin. This week, we will be travelers through this protected reserve of jungle, water, and wildlife. We will be cruising the largest reserve of Peru–Pacaya Samiria National Reserve–during the transition between the dry season and the… Continue reading Preserving the Amazon Rainforest, Preservation and Conservation, Peru