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Moving Trees & Unusual Neighbours

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August 1st 2007
A very early start 5.30am, took a dug out canoe ride before breakfast to check out the birdlife. We were lucky and did not have to paddle! Saw an array of wildlife and heard the morning birdsong. Ellie spotted many squirrel monkeys rustling in the trees close to the camp. We watched as they leapt elegantly from tree to tree, consumed fruit, had the occasional disagreement and generally played a ... read more

South America » Ecuador » East » Cuyabeno Reserve

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more