Black Caimen

In the jungle

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May 30th 2006
We have just returned from our 9 day/8 night trip to Manu National Park. The trip was excellent and we saw heaps of wildlife. The first day involved a bumpy truck ride over the andes and into the cloudforest. It was here that we got to see the bizarre mating ritual of the "cock of the rock" - a very colourful birdy who likes to shake his tail feather. We then started the first of many ri ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Manu National Park

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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