Life in the amazon rainforest
A local naturalist guide explained many aspects of the life in the forest.
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| Our naturalist guide explains how to build a trap, using only very few basic pieces found on place. |
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This is the "dragon's blood tree". Cutting the bark, a dark red liquid leaks out. It can be used to prepare energetic drinks, to cure stomachache or, on teeth, can be used like a toothpaste. |
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| Lianas, once peeled-off, are used like ropes. They are frequently used to tie roofs and normally lasts for about 4 years. |
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| This plant produce a flower around August, which can be cooked and eat like potatoes. | |
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| This fruit contains a red liquid, that can be used to paint decorations on the body. | |
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| Our guide explains how to extract very strong fibers from palm's leaves. |
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This fruit is produced by a palm and, sometimes, it may host three butterfly's larva. The larva are edible and are also used as a bait for piranha fishing. There is no entrance hole, but an hole is left when the host leaves. |
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Making an incision on this tree's bark, a while liquid, tasting like vanilla is produced.
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Traveling from Quito to the amazon rainforest The complete trip from hotel in Quito to the amazon lodge, takes almost a full day. GO. |
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Sacha Lodge in the amazon rainforest In the heart of the amazon rainforest, it represents a very comfortable base from where half or full day excursions begin. GO. |
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There are dozens of miles of trails around the lodge, ideal to explore the forest and meet its inhabitants. GO. |
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Kapok tower and Canopy walkway at Sacha Lodge A kapok tower and a canopy walkway, respectively 43 and 30 meters tall, are the ideal points to observe birds and other wildlife from the top of the forest. GO. |
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Birds and mammals of amazon rainforest Monkeys, toucans, parrots and many other colorful birds. GO. |
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Pictures of reptiles and amphibians Frogs, salamanders, iguanas and much more. GO. |
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Pictures of arachnoids and myriapods Tarantulas and other spiders, centipedes, millipedes.GO. |
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Insects pictures of amazon rainforest The ants are perhaps the most impressive, but also butterflies, grasshoppers and coleopterans are included in this section. GO. |
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Amazon rainforest trees, flowers and mushrooms Trees, flowers, bromeliads, and different types of mushrooms. GO. |
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Life in the amazon rainforest <YOU ARE HERE> A local naturalist guide explained many aspects of the life in the forest. |
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Quito day tour, the capital of Ecuador The Ecuador's capital has an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level and is surrounded by several majestic volcanoes. GO. |
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Excursion to Cayambe volcano in Ecuador Picturesque town where is possible to rent a truck and drive to the snow line on Cayambe volcano. GO. |
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Otavalo day tour and the handicraft market Hosts a colorful market, where the locals meet to sell and exchange different types of products. GO. |
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Electronic equipment used on this trip A brief description of the equipment used to take the pictures throughout this voyage. GO |
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