At a Nature Reserve Across the Lake

People and Wildlife of the Ucayali Region

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September 14th 2005
I´ve seen some fine examples of local wildlife here in zoos, like monkeys, parrots, anacondas, pumas, and jaguars...but not much in the wild, save for dolphins, birds, and large spiders. The bugs bite pretty ferociously, so I always wear repellent with 100% DEET. The mosquitos carrying malaria only bite at night, so this is the most important time to be protected. The jungle is an ant´s parad ... read more

South America » Peru

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more