Articles related to "Tapir"

Do you ever dream of exploring the archaeological ruins of an ancient society? Open to the public since 1998, the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave in Belize offers just that.

In Brazil, a country that hosts the Amazon and some of the world's best beaches, Bonito an ecotourism delight in Mato Grosso do Sul, is the town they call Pretty.

Staying in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and thinking of something fun and interesting to do with your family? We decided to take our daughter to La Florida in Valle de Angeles.

Just a short boat ride from Iquitos is the "Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage". An interesting day trip for those with an extra day in this Peruvian city.

Brazil's 54,000 miles of wetlands are home to an embarrassment of exotic species as well as creatures that look vaguely familiar--even when they aren't .

Within a short distance from the Town of Tulum there are many activities and sights to see. Take a trip to the Gran Cenote, float down a mangrove river or fly fish.

Parque Nacional Corcovado is one of the world's premier wildlife watching destinations and one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

No other place in Costa Rica is more 'Pura Vida' (pure life) than this untouched peninsula; home to stunning Corcovado national park and friendly laidback locals.

The geographical regions of Ecuador are as distinct as can be, and each boasts its own local delicacies. Here is a guide to some of the most typical.

While many people may be familiar with Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, great adventures can also be experienced in Ecuador's rainforest in the Amazon River Basin.

Hasbro Games, a Milton Bradley company, is famous for children's games and in combination with Nick Jr's Diego character, this is a great toddler counting activity.

The Madison zoo may be the best deal in the state. Henry Vilas Zoo is open every day and free to the public.

Honduras isn't as well known as an eco-tourism destination as its Central American cousins Belize and Costa Rica. But it offers similar adventures at a better value.

Iquitos, Peru is the largest city in the world not connected by roads and is one of the most strangly fascinating cities in the entire Amazon.

Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.

Mammoths, extinct relatives of elephants, fascinate mankind from beyond the grave. They originated in Africa like humans and spread over the Northern Hemisphere.

With the exciting recent find of a jaguar alive and well living in Arizona, wildlife lovers everywhere have renewed hope for this majestic cat.

The article briefly explores the parable of the Hole in Man theory and the message and warning directed to Society.

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is an ideal rainforest experience.

An unparalleled wilderness with over 250 species of birds and moths, 450 species of birds, plus barking deer, tapair, elephant, wild dog, monkeys, tigers, Asiatic leopard

Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.

Staying at a Pantanal fazenda, a ranch, is a great way to enjoy the wetlands of the Pantanal. Wildlife trips are possible on foot, by car, by boat or on horseback.

Convenient to reach from the city of Chiang Mai, the Chiang Mai Zoo and its 10,000 animals are well cared for.

The natural wonders of the world are truly breathtaking. They make us stand in awe and wonder how they ever came to be. Learn some fascinating facts about a few of them.

Enjoy the wetland ecosystem of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso on an organised Pantanal tour, which starts from the surrounding cities of Cuiabá, Campo Grande and Corumbá.

Ever wondered why many Chinese traditional art and ceramics feature the bamboo stem? The reasons can be found in ancient and modern culture.

Malayan tigers haven't officially been around long. And if humans continue to hunt them and destroy their habitat, these tigers won't be around much longer.

Sumatran tigers live, hunt, eat, sleep, and stay isolated on one Indonesian island. Each year that passes, humans take more of their habitat, and fewer tigers remain.

The Hacienda Napoles was Pablo Escobar's personal zoo, hide-away and place of business. Today it represents the sad past and, hopefully, a better future for the region.

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil offers a perfect bird-watching holiday for tourists, birders and ornithologists, with birding from trails and an observation tower.

Cristalino Jungle Lodge is a prime example of ecological tourism. With low environmental impact it offers trails and viewpoints for bird-watching and wildlife spotting.