MCM Category: <span>FooGallery - Peru</span>

The oxbow lake off the Tambopata River is home to giant river otters. These are another rainforest endangered species due to habitat loss. They only live in protected lakes such…

Our boat captain, an indigenous member of the local Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno, propels our boat by sculling. Boat engines are banned here because they discharge oils into…

Our boat captain, an indigenous member of the local Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno, propels our boat by sculling. Boat engines are banned here because they discharge oils into…

An oxbow lake, formed by a change in the path of the Tambopata River. This lake is protected as part of the Cocha Tres Chimbadas Nature Reserve.

An oxbow lake, formed by a change in the path of the Tambopata River. This lake is protected as part of the Cocha Tres Chimbadas Nature Reserve.

The river Landing at the Posada Amazonas Jungle Lodge in Peru. Our guide explained that the water level of the Tambopata River varies widely between peak rainy season and peak…

The river Landing at the Posada Amazonas Jungle Lodge in Peru. Our guide explained that the water level of the Tambopata River varies widely between peak rainy season and peak…

Side-Necked Turtles Along the Tambopata River. This particular species of turtles are unique as they cannot pull their heads back into their shells. They can only swing their heads to…

Side-Necked Turtles Along the Tambopata River. This particular species of turtles are unique as they cannot pull their heads back into their shells. They can only swing their heads to…

A House Along the Tambopata River. A locally-built river boat is moored at the foot of the river landing.