We have deployed over camera traps and gathered over 10, photos and videos of more than 40 species of mammals and birds. Many of the species captured on camera have an endangered status Near Threatened or Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List, including jaguars, giant anteaters, giant armadillos, white-lipped peccaries, tapirs, and pale-winged trumpeters.
As stewards of their habitat, we have a responsibility and opportunity to better understand this bird life and enhance conservation efforts among birdwatchers, young conservationists and scientists that visit us year after year. To that end, we have launched the Los Amigos Bird Observatory. The Bird Observatory leverages this incredible wildlife diversity and the facilities at our Los Amigos Research Station in order to spread awareness, build capacity, and enhance conservation efforts among birdwatchers, researchers, students, and conservationists.
Sometimes, misconceptions about certain species result in animals being hunted out of fear and misinformation. That is a problem that plagued Bolivia, as local communities saw jaguars as a threat that needed to be eliminated on sight. We stepped in and created a long-term educational campaign to address this conflict, teaching children, government officials, park guards, and local community members about this vulnerable species.
Among the soaring mountains of the Andean Andes live the Japu indigenous community of Peru. Their nearly 85,acre territory ranges between , meters above sea level, spanning across Andean highlands and Amazonian foothills. Because of the vast […]. The Amazonian forests of northern Bolivia are home to acres upon acres of Brazil nut trees that support a myriad of animal and plant species, as well as local communities, such as San Antonio within the national Manuripi Amazon Wildlife Reserve.
Like many in the Bolivian Amazon, the members of the San Antonio community work […]. We helped establish two new protected areas to safeguard nearly 50, acres from deforestation and unsustainable development in one of the most biodiverse areas in the Peruvian Amazon.
The second supports […]. Protecting One of the Most Diverse Areas on Earth The western Amazon harbors the greatest known richness of species on the planet and offers millions of plants and animals a refuge from climate change.
This Amazon Rainforest animal lives high in the canopy and, unlike the other birds on this list, does not have the ability to make sounds. A spangled cotinga bird. While the body of this bird is rather plain, it has an extremely beautiful crest it displays when threatened or trying to attract a mate. The bright feathers of its crest range from yellow to red and have purplish-blue tips and spots.
A royal flycatcher. Potoo birds offer a new take on camouflage. These jungle birds blend in brilliantly as an extension of the bark or as a broken off stump. As nocturnal jungle dwellers, they are active at night.
Also, they give eerie vocalizations that carry long distances to alert others of their presence. Potoo bird. Photo by Fernando Ccoa for Rainforest Expeditions. The large, often colorful beaks are the most distinctive features of toucans. The Tambopata region in Peru is home to many toucan species, including the yellow-ridged toucan and green-feathered emerald toucanet.
A yellow-ridged toucan. This multicolored songbird is a common bird to spot in the Amazon. With bright green heads and sky blue underbellies, they generally stand out from their surroundings. This bird nests high in the canopy, far from predators that might go after their eggs.
A paradise tanager. More than amphibian species and over reptile species call the Amazon home. Below are a few of the most famous, important, and unique Amazon Rainforest reptiles and amphibians. Some of the most colorful amphibians in the jungle are poison dart frogs. These small, poisonous jungle creatures typically have intricate patterns on their brightly colored bodies. Ranging from hues of red, blue, yellow, and everything in between, their bright colors are a key defense mechanism to ward off predators.
Poison dart frog. Photoshop was not used to superimpose the swarm of butterflies in this photo. Many plant eaters in the Amazon do not get enough salt from their diet. They have come up with creative solutions, like drinking turtle tears, to increase their salt intake. Side-necked turtle and butterflies.
The largest predator of the Amazon ecosystem is the black caiman. Like its name suggests, this reptile has dark scales which helps to blend in with their surroundings. Most of the time, you are only able to see the eyes lurking above the water. However, this crocodilian only grows to about 15 feet 4.
Black caiman. The eyes on this frog are certainly its most notable feature. These giant leaf frogs are commonly found across the Amazon. These frogs have bright green backsides with a cream colored belly. The frogs spend most of their time in trees rather than the forest floor.
They swing between trees like monkeys, giving them an alternate name: giant monkey frog. Bicolored tree frog.
The green anacondas are the heaviest and second longest snakes in the world. These water boas are rather clumsy on the land, but more sly in the swamps, marshes, and streams they hunt in. With their eyes and nose on top of their heads, they can hide most of their body underwater while keeping a look out for food. Green anaconda.
The Amazon Rainforest is home to an incredible variety of insects. Researchers and scientists discover thousands of new insect species every year. Because of this, it is hard to know exactly how many insects might call the rainforest home.
The following are some unique insects that live in the Amazon jungle. The leafcutter ants live in large, complex colonies, with each ant playing a specific role based on its size. Leafcutter ants eat more vegetation than any other creature in the rainforest.
In addition to vegetation, these ants cultivate fungus underground that turns poisonous plants into an edible mushroom. Leafcutter ant. Pink Toe Tarantulas have a solid black body, but show some personality at their toes.
A rather docile tarantula, they have pink tips on each of their eight legs. Unlike most tarantulas, they are active during the day. In addition, the pink toes help them stick out from their surroundings, allowing travelers a better chance of spotting them. Pink-toe tarantula.
One of the most striking butterflies in the jungle is the blue morpho. With brilliant blue wings, you cannot miss them fluttering around the rainforest. Blue morpho butterflies. The intricate design of this lattice cocoon was weaved with care by an urodid moth. Pink river dolphins are very interesting creatures, albeit a little funny looking sometimes. They come in shades of gray and pink, varying in intensity. Something amazing about pink river dolphins is that when they get excited, the blush bright pink!
Yellow-Billed Jacamars. The yellow-billed jacamar may be little, but they are so brightly colored and full of life! Sporting a metallic green back, a rust chest, and a bright yellow beak, these fellas are dressed to impress. Watch on YouTube. Pygmy marmosets are adorable! They are the smallest primate found in Ecuador, and one of the smallest in the world. Weighing in at only 3. They are quite shy, but if you have a good guide and a keen eye, you might just see one.
A sign that one might be nearby is if you see a tree covered in bumps; pygmy marmosets love to suck sap from trees. They weigh in at lb and they are around 6 ft long. These big guys are unfortunately one of the Jaguars favorite prey. South American tapirs are classified as vulnerable, and their biggest threats are hunting and deforestation. Jaguars are amazingly beautiful cats and the third largest in the world.
The estimated amount of wild jaguars left is only 15, They have the strongest bite of any big cat.
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