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.
Puerto Nariño is the second biggest town in the Amazonas department of Colombia. It is a lot smaller than...
Victoria Amazonica is a giant species of lily. They inhabit swampy areas of the Amazon rainforest. Pictured is a...
A common in flower in Colombia. If you know the name of this species, please leave a comment.
One-third of Colombia’s area sits in the Upper Amazon region. Pictured is the Amazon River at dusk near the...
Two children from the Amazonas Region in Colombia. One third of the country lies in this region in what...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
These visitors to the Amazon provide scale for this large buttress root system. Trees are usually deep rooted to...
Gold Macaws natural range is Central and South America. This pair of Macaws were spotted in the Upper Amazon...
