A tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal that is native to Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. There are four species, all of which are considered to be threatened or endangered. They are characterized by their round bodies, short snouts, and thick, prehensile upper lips, which they use to grasp foliage. They also have small eyes, small ears, and a short tail. Tapirs have short, coarse fur that is typically brown or black in color.
A huge butterfly folding its wings upon landing. Photo taken in the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia, South America.
Looking at a tributary that feeds into the Amazon River in Colombia. These waterways offer greater opportunity for viewing...
Black vultures are scavengers and feed primarily on carrion, but they will also occasionally eat live prey. These birds...
Looking from the middle of the Amazon River to one of the banks. Besides being one of the longest...
Allamanda is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which is native to tropical America....
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
When the Amazon River floods, it extends deep into the Amazon Rainforest. During floods, pink dolphins swim in the...
