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...
Victoria Amazonica is a giant species of lily. They inhabit swampy areas of the Amazon rainforest. Pictured is a...
Children and their typical home in a small settlement in the Amazon. Houses are mostly made of wood given...
The Amazon in Colombia is flooded for up to half of the year depending on the exact location. This...
Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are...
The Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, is a large, brightly colored parrot...
These visitors to the Amazon provide scale for this large buttress root system. Trees are usually deep rooted to...
