The Hanging Crab Claw, also known as Heliconia rostrata, is a species of the Heliconia genus of plants, which is native to Central and South America, including the Amazon rainforest. It is a tropical perennial plant that grows as a herbaceous perennial, and it’s known for its striking, brightly colored bracts that resemble the claw of a crab. The plant can grow as a shrub or small tree, and it can reach heights of up to 6 meters.
Man in the Amazonas region of Colombia with an anaconda wrapped around his arm.
View of two Blue and Gold Macaws in the Amazonas Region of Colombia. These birds are native to the...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
Shaman in the Amazon are known for inducing altered states of consciousness. They do this by entering a trance...
When the Amazon River floods, it extends deep into the Amazon Rainforest. During floods, pink dolphins swim in the...
A common in flower in Colombia. If you know the name of this species, please leave a comment.
Pictured is a traditional thatched home. Usually beehive shaped, this type of home is becoming rarer as bigger homes...
View of the plumage on the back of a Scarlet Macaw. Photo taken in the Amazon rainforest inside Colombia...
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