The Amazon alligator, also known as the black caiman, is a crocodilian species found in South America, primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. They are one of the largest predator in the Amazon river and its tributaries, and can grow up to 6 meters (20 ft) in length and weigh as much as 600 kg (1300 lb). They are dark blackish-gray in color, with a broad snout and powerful jaws.
Victoria Amazonica is a giant species of lily. They inhabit swampy areas of the Amazon rainforest. Pictured is a...
Shaman in the Amazon are known for inducing altered states of consciousness. They do this by entering a trance...
View of the main street in Puerto Nariño. This settlement lies in the Amazon region of Colombia on the...
Zooming in on a Scarlet Macaw inside the Amazon rainforest, Colombia. The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large,...
View of two Blue and Gold Macaws in the Amazonas Region of Colombia. These birds are native to the...
Photo of a shaman from a small isolated community near the Amazon River in Colombia, (circa 2002). Shamans live...
Pictured is a traditional thatched home. Usually beehive shaped, this type of home is becoming rarer as bigger homes...
