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.
Two children from the Amazonas Region in Colombia. One third of the country lies in this region in what...
View of the main street in Puerto Nariño. This settlement lies in the Amazon region of Colombia on the...
Man in the Amazonas region of Colombia with an anaconda wrapped around his arm.
The Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, is a large, brightly colored parrot...
When the Amazon River floods, it extends deep into the Amazon Rainforest. During floods, pink dolphins swim in the...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is native to East Asia, but has ben cultivated and naturalized in the Amazon rainforest.
Pictured is a traditional thatched home. Usually beehive shaped, this type of home is becoming rarer as bigger homes...
