These very small and large-eyed monkeys can be found across Central and South America, and have a very distinctive call…
flora and fauna
Though it is not at risk of extinction, this is a rare species due to habitat loss and pollution. Like…
If you keep your ears open and your eyes to the sky, you might spot the Scarlet-Bellied Mountain Tanager, a…
The aguaje tree grows abundantly in the Peruvian jungle and is known for its brightly colored egg-shaped fruits which are…
Many visitors are unaware that Iquitos has a fairly large zoo that is home to many different types of jungle…
Though the Toucan is most known as a creature of the jungles, this unique and colorful species inhabits high Andean…
This large fish is a popular menu item at restaurants across the jungles of Peru. It is able to thrive…
These small and tart fruits grow in abundance across the Andes. When the fruits are in season, you’re bound to…
This large animal, commonly referred to as the sachavaca, the wild cow, roams in isolated jungle regions. Due to overhunting,…