Tag: Wildlife In Peru

A Day Trip to Isla Foca in the Piura Region of Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Oct 18, 2019 | Features

Discover Isla Foca in the Piura Region of northern Peru, where seals and sea lions gather on the rocks and beaches of this small island.

Manatee at Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos

Orphaned Manatees at the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos, Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Sep 15, 2017 | Features

Feeding the orphaned manatees at the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos is good for the soul. It's also a great way to help protect these beautiful creatures.

A large butterfly at Pilpintuwasi, Iquitos

Visiting Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage in Iquitos

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated May 4, 2017 | Photo Stories

The Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage in Iquitos is a great place to visit, with stunning butterflies and an array of rescued animals.

Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin, cebus aequatorialis

A Sobering List of Critically Endangered Species in Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Aug 25, 2018 | Features

This list of all the critically endangered species in Peru is a sobering read, but it makes you realize how diverse and fragile the wildlife is in Peru.

The Top 11 Frogs You Won’t Find in Tarapoto, Peru

by Tony Dunnell | Last updated Dec 28, 2017 | Photo Stories

Tarapoto is a hotspot for finding frogs in Peru, including rare and previously undiscovered species. But some frogs evade even the most seasoned froggers.