Lagothrix poeppigii Woolly Monkeys are one of the larger neotropical primates, though not quite as big as some howlers. A large male Woolly is a formidable foe though. These are thick-bodied monkeys with noticeable muscle definition. They also possess a prehensile tail for hands-free movement through the trees. You can see that specialized tail in action here. Napo Province, Ecuador
Pionites melanocephala These small but very pretty parrots were moving through the rainforest canopy but stopped briefly on this perch. This is a popular species in the pet trade. Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
At the shores of an oxbow lake on a sunny afternoon, hundreds of butterflies gather to extract salts and minerals as the lake water evaporates from the shallows. Here we see Pale Sulphurs, Straightline Sulphurs, Common Swordtails, and more. Anangu Lake, Ecuador
