A photo essay featuring the beautiful and diverse wildlife in Peru’s Tambopata National Reserve.
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Jaguars and Thunderstorms on the Tambopata River
During our first day riding up the Tambopata River in Peru’s Amazon Basin, we spotted a jaguar, capybaras, and several species of birds.
Cormorants in the Beagle Channel
A large photo of black and white cormorants on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Frigate Birds (in Heat) on North Seymour Island
During mating season on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos, male Frigate Birds fill a red pouch under their neck with air and fly around to impress the female Frigates. What do you think ladies? Are these guys hot, or not?
Giant Land Tortoise
During our second visit to Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, we had the chance to see Giant Land Tortoises in the wild on Rancho Primicias. These guys can weigh over 800 pounds each, and live over 100 years. It was estimated that there were once 250,000 on the islands, but due to hunting by man, […]
Galapagos Penguins & White Tip Reef Sharks at Las Tintoreras
During a visit to Isabella Island, we saw our first Galapagos Penguins, and dozens of White Tip Reef Sharks.
The Love Lives of Blue Footed Boobies
Blue Footed Boobies are one of the many fascinating birds you’ll encounter on a visit to Espanola Island in the Galapagos.
Swimming with Sea Lions in Gardner Bay
In the Galapagos, most visitors who take a cruise have the opportunity to go swimming with sea lions in Gardner Bay on Espanola Island.
Tortuga Bay: Killing Time in the Galapagos
Monday morning began at 7 AM with the metallic sound of a ringing bell aboard the Eden. I’d slept well, given the yacht had been anchored in a quiet harbor. On our modified agenda for Day 2 was a visit to Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island. Felipe assured us it offered was one of […]
How to Book a Last Minute Cruise to the Galapagos Islands
How to save money on a Galapagos cruise by booking last minute in Ecuador.
