Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are thought to be the biggest flower in the world. These huge lilies were seen on Mocagua Island in Colombia. This island is unusual because it is situated in the middle of the Amazon River.
View of taller trees piercing the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia. Such trees are called ’emergents’.
A tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal that is native to Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. There...
A huge butterfly folding its wings upon landing. Photo taken in the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia, South America.
One-third of Colombia’s area sits in the Upper Amazon region. Pictured is the Amazon River at dusk near the...
The main street in a small Amazonian settlement in southern Colombia. This area of the Amazon is called ‘The...
The Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, is a large, brightly colored parrot...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
