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February 3rd 2007
Published: February 19th 2007
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Ecuador’s Rainforests Through friends in Quito I had the opportunity to be an Expedition Leader for a British group of Gap year students, taking them into the Jungle where I would spend a week and half helping with conservation with all expenses covered not to mention pay as well. So naturally I jumped at the opportunity. The Tropical Rainforests of Ecuador are unique among the World as they... Read Full Entry



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BatsBats
Bats

A bit blurry because I could get close enough without scaring them away.
Rio NapaRio Napa
Rio Napa

Swam here on most days
Rio NapaRio Napa
Rio Napa

Swam here on most days
Down The HatchDown The Hatch
Down The Hatch

Half the Mission accomplished
Torre (Tower)Torre (Tower)
Torre (Tower)

A long way to climb without a harness. Roughly 90 Feet.
Whip ScorpionWhip Scorpion
Whip Scorpion

Actually a Spider and an ugly one at that, but completely harmless.
Whip ScorpionWhip Scorpion
Whip Scorpion

Actually a Spider and an ugly one at that, but completely harmless.
Ant FightAnt Fight
Ant Fight

Found a Conga ant being attacked by smaller ants. Attaching themselves to its legs and antennae they later managed to subdue it.
Ant FightAnt Fight
Ant Fight

Found a Conga ant being attacked by smaller ants. Attaching themselves to its legs and antennae they later managed to subdue it.



20th February 2007

Jungle king
Nice one Ov. Great photos and fascinating trip, not sure with all the bugs Ruth would be up for it but if your still there next year you can be my guide!!! Keep writing you have a natural talent. Take care though Luv dad
24th May 2011
Painted Belly Monkey Frog

i love it so much just looking at the painted monkey frog.
I'm learing about frogs in school I just love learing about frogs expecialy painted belly monkey frogs .............

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