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...
Shaman in the Amazon are known for inducing altered states of consciousness. They do this by entering a trance...
Looking very much like a huge indoor plant, this fine specimen was spotted growing from the bank of the...
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...
View of taller trees piercing the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia. Such trees are called ’emergents’.
