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.
Looking from the middle of the Amazon River to one of the banks. Besides being one of the longest...
View of taller trees piercing the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia. Such trees are called ’emergents’.
Children and their typical home in a small settlement in the Amazon. Houses are mostly made of wood given...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
View of the main street in Puerto Nariño. This settlement lies in the Amazon region of Colombia on the...
Two children from the Amazonas Region in Colombia. One third of the country lies in this region in what...
Looking at a small settlement in the Amazonas region of Colombia. Pictured are some huts with the Amazon River...
