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The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and a critical part of our planet.
the amazon rainforest • amazon in south america • the amazon rainforest in brazil • amazon rainforest in peru • amazon rainforest in ecuador and colombia
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and a critical part of our planet.
the amazon rainforest • amazon in south america • the amazon rainforest in brazil • amazon rainforest in peru • amazon rainforest in ecuador and colombia
The Continuing Decline of the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, considered the lungs of the planet, continues to decline. This tropical forest is crucial in the battle against global warming.
decline of the amazon rainforest • deforestation amazon • amazon rainforest • lungs of the planet • battle against global warming
The Amazon rainforest, considered the lungs of the planet, continues to decline. This tropical forest is crucial in the battle against global warming.
decline of the amazon rainforest • deforestation amazon • amazon rainforest • lungs of the planet • battle against global warming
Amazon Rainforest Peccary Debate
Further study of peccary from Brazil is necessary to determine if it is distinct from South American Collared peccary which has large home range and genetic variability.
giant peccary • collared peccary • new rainforest species • genetic variability • brazilian amazon
Further study of peccary from Brazil is necessary to determine if it is distinct from South American Collared peccary which has large home range and genetic variability.
giant peccary • collared peccary • new rainforest species • genetic variability • brazilian amazon
Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • habitat protection
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • habitat protection
The Amazon Rainforest
A bit about the Amazon Rainforest
rainforest • amazon • medicine • animals • plants
A bit about the Amazon Rainforest
rainforest • amazon • medicine • animals • plants
Two New Porcupines in the Amazon
Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans.
dwarf porcupines • amazon rainforest • hydroelectric dam construction • newly discovered species • nocturnal
Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans.
dwarf porcupines • amazon rainforest • hydroelectric dam construction • newly discovered species • nocturnal
Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species
Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues.
brazilian amazon rainforest • dr marc van roosmalen • protecting biodiversity • marmosets and monkeys • south american primates
Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues.
brazilian amazon rainforest • dr marc van roosmalen • protecting biodiversity • marmosets and monkeys • south american primates
A Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo
The first zoo in America opened in Philadelphia on July 1, 1874 with 813 animals. Today, more than 1.2 million visitors come to see over 1300 animals every year.
visit the philadelphia zoo • things to do in philadelphia • how to save money with a zoo membership • city pass • philadelphia fairmount park
The first zoo in America opened in Philadelphia on July 1, 1874 with 813 animals. Today, more than 1.2 million visitors come to see over 1300 animals every year.
visit the philadelphia zoo • things to do in philadelphia • how to save money with a zoo membership • city pass • philadelphia fairmount park
Acai Berry Benefits
The Acai berry benefits are being noticed by doctors and dieticians as a valuable nutritional enhancement that helps with a range of health concerns.
acai berry benefits • berry benefits • acai berry • acai palm • amazon rainforest in brazil
The Acai berry benefits are being noticed by doctors and dieticians as a valuable nutritional enhancement that helps with a range of health concerns.
acai berry benefits • berry benefits • acai berry • acai palm • amazon rainforest in brazil
Dwarf Manatee Possible New Species
Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee.
dwarf manatee • brazilian amazon rainforest • new species • subspecies and subpopulations • dna evidence
Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee.
dwarf manatee • brazilian amazon rainforest • new species • subspecies and subpopulations • dna evidence
Mapinguari, South American Cryptid
Called mapi, inashi or sloth, some zoologists theorize it might be an elusive descendant of the extinct megafauna Megatherium family who were the size of a bull elephant.
mapinguari • mapinguari possible south american cryptid • mapinguari legendary sloth-like creature • mapinguari amazon rainforest • mapinguari might be descendent of extinct megafaun
Called mapi, inashi or sloth, some zoologists theorize it might be an elusive descendant of the extinct megafauna Megatherium family who were the size of a bull elephant.
mapinguari • mapinguari possible south american cryptid • mapinguari legendary sloth-like creature • mapinguari amazon rainforest • mapinguari might be descendent of extinct megafaun
Palo Santo Essential Oil
Palo santo essential oil, made from the "holy wood" of Ecuador's Bursera graveolens, is a powerful oil used in prayer, spiritual and energy work, physical healing
palo santo essential oil • bursera graveolens • holy wood south america • ecuador new healing plant • gary young
Palo santo essential oil, made from the "holy wood" of Ecuador's Bursera graveolens, is a powerful oil used in prayer, spiritual and energy work, physical healing
palo santo essential oil • bursera graveolens • holy wood south america • ecuador new healing plant • gary young
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
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.
the amazon rainforest • pilpintuwasi butterfly farm • pilpintuwasi • iquitos zoo • butterfly farm iquitos
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.
the amazon rainforest • pilpintuwasi butterfly farm • pilpintuwasi • iquitos zoo • butterfly farm iquitos
Courts and Conservation in Amazon
In the Brazilian Amazon, lands illegally occupied by the outsiders in the name of agriculture, are being returned to indigenous communities by the courts.
amazon forests • indigenous communities of amazon • supreme court brazil • economic importance rainforests • ecological importance tropical forests
In the Brazilian Amazon, lands illegally occupied by the outsiders in the name of agriculture, are being returned to indigenous communities by the courts.
amazon forests • indigenous communities of amazon • supreme court brazil • economic importance rainforests • ecological importance tropical forests
Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
Regional Guide to the Drinks and Food of Peru
Peru's three unique geographical regions - coastal desert, Andes peaks and rainforest - have shaped its distinctive cuisine. This is a guide to Peru's food highlights.
perus food • peruvian foods • peruvian cooking • food in peru • food of peru
Peru's three unique geographical regions - coastal desert, Andes peaks and rainforest - have shaped its distinctive cuisine. This is a guide to Peru's food highlights.
perus food • peruvian foods • peruvian cooking • food in peru • food of peru
Ecology and History of the Amazon Rain Forest
The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.
amazon rain forest • amazon river • amazonia • biodiversity • brazil
The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.
amazon rain forest • amazon river • amazonia • biodiversity • brazil
Animals of the Rainforest
Some information on the various animal that thrive in the rainforests.
animals • rainforests • birds • mammals • rodents
Some information on the various animal that thrive in the rainforests.
animals • rainforests • birds • mammals • rodents
Earth Day 2001!
Want to know more about Earth Day and the 2001 celebration? Check this out!
earth day 2001 • history of ecology • history of the environment • biodiversity • ecology for kids
Want to know more about Earth Day and the 2001 celebration? Check this out!
earth day 2001 • history of ecology • history of the environment • biodiversity • ecology for kids
Peacock Bass Fishing in Brazil
Peacock bass are the most popular gamefish that the Amazon rainforest has to offer. They are aggressive, explosive, and strong, and Brazil has prime fishing for them.
peacock bass fishing brazil • where catch peacock bass • peacock bass fishing • tackle peacock bass • fly fishing peacock bass
Peacock bass are the most popular gamefish that the Amazon rainforest has to offer. They are aggressive, explosive, and strong, and Brazil has prime fishing for them.
peacock bass fishing brazil • where catch peacock bass • peacock bass fishing • tackle peacock bass • fly fishing peacock bass
What to Do when Traveling to Peru
Peru is located in Western South America. Visiting Peru is a marvelous cultural experience, as the people are unique, the history, rich, and the landscapes are beautiful.
traveling peru • travel peru • tourist attractions peru • machu picchu location • visiting peru
Peru is located in Western South America. Visiting Peru is a marvelous cultural experience, as the people are unique, the history, rich, and the landscapes are beautiful.
traveling peru • travel peru • tourist attractions peru • machu picchu location • visiting peru
Rainforest Health Project
The Rainforest Health Project
rainforest • health • medical • natives • trips
The Rainforest Health Project
rainforest • health • medical • natives • trips
The Giant River Otter
Found only in small protected areas of the Amazon junge, the Giant River Otter is one of the world's most fascinating endangered creatures.
giant river otters • south america wildlife • amazoin lodges • south america endangered species • lobos del rio
Found only in small protected areas of the Amazon junge, the Giant River Otter is one of the world's most fascinating endangered creatures.
giant river otters • south america wildlife • amazoin lodges • south america endangered species • lobos del rio
Acai Berries and Your Health
Can these tasty purple fruits be as good for you as some Acai berry-containing product producers claim?
acai berry • acai berries • acai berry juice • fruit juice • acai juice
Can these tasty purple fruits be as good for you as some Acai berry-containing product producers claim?
acai berry • acai berries • acai berry juice • fruit juice • acai juice
Coca to Iquitos
Of all the river routes in the Amazon, this is one gets you far away from modernity as you could ever imagine.
coca ecuador to iquitos • amazon river travel • boats • coca ecuador • iquitos
Of all the river routes in the Amazon, this is one gets you far away from modernity as you could ever imagine.
coca ecuador to iquitos • amazon river travel • boats • coca ecuador • iquitos
Global Warming Facts
Scientific evidence mounts that the environmental future is bleak, yet people playing politics with science are distorting the message and creating a confused public.
global warming facts • truth about global warming • global warming from scientists • global warming myth • global warming catastrophes
Scientific evidence mounts that the environmental future is bleak, yet people playing politics with science are distorting the message and creating a confused public.
global warming facts • truth about global warming • global warming from scientists • global warming myth • global warming catastrophes
Gremlins
The Gremlin Monkeys of the Amazon Rainforest.
monkeys • gremlins • rainforest • amazon • babies
The Gremlin Monkeys of the Amazon Rainforest.
monkeys • gremlins • rainforest • amazon • babies
Light At The End Of The Forest
Deforestation progress and future.
deforestation forest trees conservation news globa
Deforestation progress and future.
deforestation forest trees conservation news globa
Not-So-Common Birds
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Brighton - Seaside Suburb of London
Made famous by the Prince of Wales in the early 19th century when he built the magnificent Pavilion and partied as only he knew how, Brighton still has a raffish air.
brighton seaside suburb of london • brighton pavilion • prince of wales • brighton sussex uk • gay & lesbian brighton
Made famous by the Prince of Wales in the early 19th century when he built the magnificent Pavilion and partied as only he knew how, Brighton still has a raffish air.
brighton seaside suburb of london • brighton pavilion • prince of wales • brighton sussex uk • gay & lesbian brighton
Evolution – The Absolute Basics
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the explanation for the variety of life on Earth.
evolution by natural selection • artifical selection • variety of life • development of life • the basics of evolution
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the explanation for the variety of life on Earth.
evolution by natural selection • artifical selection • variety of life • development of life • the basics of evolution
Green Living Project Expands to South America
Green Living Project will be documenting projects in Ecuador, Brazil & Peru, some of the leading responsible tourism and sustainability-focused destinations in S. America
green living project • south america • ecuador • brazil • peru
Green Living Project will be documenting projects in Ecuador, Brazil & Peru, some of the leading responsible tourism and sustainability-focused destinations in S. America
green living project • south america • ecuador • brazil • peru
How to Prevent Wrinkles from the Inside Out
Everyone ages over a lifetime. However, following the right diet that includes a daily intake of super foods can prevent wrinkles, premature aging and early death.
super foods • fruit • vitamin c • acai berry • berries
Everyone ages over a lifetime. However, following the right diet that includes a daily intake of super foods can prevent wrinkles, premature aging and early death.
super foods • fruit • vitamin c • acai berry • berries
How to Save the Rainforest
Volunteers who want to save the rainforest can do it in many ways; they can work at one of the wide range of programs in the Amazon River Basin or Galapagos Islands.
save the rainforest rain forest • tropical rainforest preservation • wildlife conservation • eco tourism • sea turtles
Volunteers who want to save the rainforest can do it in many ways; they can work at one of the wide range of programs in the Amazon River Basin or Galapagos Islands.
save the rainforest rain forest • tropical rainforest preservation • wildlife conservation • eco tourism • sea turtles
Iquitos, Peru Tourist Sites
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.
peru's northern amazon • iquitos jungle lodges • rainforest eco tours • lago quistococha • explorama
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.
peru's northern amazon • iquitos jungle lodges • rainforest eco tours • lago quistococha • explorama
See Bats Emerge from Devil's Sinkhole
Every summer evening, millions of bats emerge from Devil's Sinkhole near Rocksprings, Texas. Guided tours of the phenomenon being at the Rocksprings visitor center.
texas bat caves • bat viewing sites • bat emergences • tours of devil's sinkhole • devil's sinkhole state natural area
Every summer evening, millions of bats emerge from Devil's Sinkhole near Rocksprings, Texas. Guided tours of the phenomenon being at the Rocksprings visitor center.
texas bat caves • bat viewing sites • bat emergences • tours of devil's sinkhole • devil's sinkhole state natural area
South American Music
Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova, Afro-Peruvian...these are all some of South America's musical genres that you will learn about here.
andes music • latin america music • latin music • south america's musical genres • music in south america
Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova, Afro-Peruvian...these are all some of South America's musical genres that you will learn about here.
andes music • latin america music • latin music • south america's musical genres • music in south america
Spring Break Travel Destinations with a Cause
Ever thought about spending Spring break on a conservation project to help sustain the rainforest or protect endangered wildlife? Make a difference by volunteering.
volunteer & eco adventures • eco-volunteer • international volunteer programs • rainforest volunteer • animal & wildlife rescue volunteer
Ever thought about spending Spring break on a conservation project to help sustain the rainforest or protect endangered wildlife? Make a difference by volunteering.
volunteer & eco adventures • eco-volunteer • international volunteer programs • rainforest volunteer • animal & wildlife rescue volunteer
Starbuck's Conservation Coffees
Joint project provides support for farmers to provide shade-grown coffee from the rainforests of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas while protecting its environment.
starbucks conservation coffee • conservation international • rainforests and biosphere reserves • shade grown coffee • coffee plantations
Joint project provides support for farmers to provide shade-grown coffee from the rainforests of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas while protecting its environment.
starbucks conservation coffee • conservation international • rainforests and biosphere reserves • shade grown coffee • coffee plantations
The Environmental Damage to Tropical Rainforests
The continuing environmental damage to tropical rainforests, dubbed the "Lungs of the Earth", has negative impacts on biodiversity, climate and ecosystems.
tropical rainforest • environmental damage to tropical rainforests • tropical forest degradation • continues to damage the environment • lungs of the earth
The continuing environmental damage to tropical rainforests, dubbed the "Lungs of the Earth", has negative impacts on biodiversity, climate and ecosystems.
tropical rainforest • environmental damage to tropical rainforests • tropical forest degradation • continues to damage the environment • lungs of the earth
The Latest Superfoods
The Acai, goji berry and mangosteen are three top superfoods that help fight various ailments from cancer to aging.
the latest superfoods • superfruits acai goji berry and mangosteen • health benefits • acai fruit • acai juice
The Acai, goji berry and mangosteen are three top superfoods that help fight various ailments from cancer to aging.
the latest superfoods • superfruits acai goji berry and mangosteen • health benefits • acai fruit • acai juice
The Resplendent Quetzal
Quetzals are beautiful birds that not only attract birdwatchers from afar, but they have played into Mayan myth for thousands of years.
birdwatching central america • resplendent quetzal • most beautiful bird • male quetzal • trogon birds
Quetzals are beautiful birds that not only attract birdwatchers from afar, but they have played into Mayan myth for thousands of years.
birdwatching central america • resplendent quetzal • most beautiful bird • male quetzal • trogon birds
Birds in Peru
Peru is home to about 1800 different bird species, and birders see hundreds of species in a single day. Varied habitat and climate support bird biodiversity.
birds in peru • birding peru • the best country for bird watching • bird watching destinations peru • endemic bird peru
Peru is home to about 1800 different bird species, and birders see hundreds of species in a single day. Varied habitat and climate support bird biodiversity.
birds in peru • birding peru • the best country for bird watching • bird watching destinations peru • endemic bird peru
Good Food Festival and Market
This year's Good Food Festival and Market was a cornucopia of fresh and prepared foods for the home cook. So much good food, so little time!
good food festival and market • xango • acai • arvinda's taste works • dark city coffee company
This year's Good Food Festival and Market was a cornucopia of fresh and prepared foods for the home cook. So much good food, so little time!
good food festival and market • xango • acai • arvinda's taste works • dark city coffee company
Traveling Northern Peru
One of the most overlooked and beautiful places in the world lies dormant while hundreds of thousands flock to Southern Peru to visit Macchu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
gocta • kuelap • cordillera blanca • maranon • northern peru
One of the most overlooked and beautiful places in the world lies dormant while hundreds of thousands flock to Southern Peru to visit Macchu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
gocta • kuelap • cordillera blanca • maranon • northern peru
BRIC Economies' Development Struggles
The fastest growing nations are confronted with major issues through recession and national limitation which threaten their future development.
bric • economy • challenges • struggle • development
The fastest growing nations are confronted with major issues through recession and national limitation which threaten their future development.
bric • economy • challenges • struggle • development
DYING TO SAVE THE PLANET
Linda writes a tribute article to those environmentalists who have given their lives for the cause
carlos luna • karen silkwood • fred walking badger • ken saro-wiwa • chico mende
Linda writes a tribute article to those environmentalists who have given their lives for the cause
carlos luna • karen silkwood • fred walking badger • ken saro-wiwa • chico mende
The Night Has A Thousand Peepers
Jeepers creepers! What about those peepers? Eastern Massachusetts has only one tree frog! Talk about getting ripped off. (Oh, well: this ain't Florida.)
reptiles and amphibians;tree frogs;spring peepers;
Jeepers creepers! What about those peepers? Eastern Massachusetts has only one tree frog! Talk about getting ripped off. (Oh, well: this ain't Florida.)
reptiles and amphibians;tree frogs;spring peepers;
Conservatives vs. toons Pt2
Whether it's alleged homosexual agendas in Shrek 2 and Teletubbies, or those foul-mouthed kids in South Park, right-wingers do love to hate them toons.
south park • the simpsons • animation • cartoons • shrek 2
Whether it's alleged homosexual agendas in Shrek 2 and Teletubbies, or those foul-mouthed kids in South Park, right-wingers do love to hate them toons.
south park • the simpsons • animation • cartoons • shrek 2
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