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Where
will we explore? During
Project Peru: Amazon Adventure 2005 you can join explorers on a six-week virtual
journey through Peru's Pacaya Simaria National Reserve--a massive tract of unspoiled
flooded rainforest deep in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Covering more
than 5 million acres, the Pacaya Simaria National Reserve is the largest piece
of protected land in Peru, and the fourth largest in all of South America. The
reserve forms a triangular wedge between the Ucayali and Marañon Rivers.
The two rivers converge at the northeastern corner of the park to form the Amazon
River. Home to approximately 75,000 Ribereños (River People), Pacaya
Simaria National Reserve is an important source of resources for those who live
in and around the reserve. Fishing and farming/gathering are the twin pillars
of livelihood and subsistence to these people. | 
Expedition
members will us dug out canoes like the one being made in this photo to explore
the flooded Rainforest. |
Plant and animal life in the
reserve is among the most varied and exotic in the world. Literally thousands
of species of flora and fauna, birds, mammals, fish, insects, amphibians, many
of which are endangered, can be seen regularly. Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys,
South American River Turtles and Otters, Macaws, Jaguars, Gray and Pink Dolphins
and innumerable other species live in the reserve.
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We hope you and your classroom will come along on this unique virtual adventure
as we paddle canoes through this amazing wilderness. As always, we will keep you
updated through our website with videos, photos, scientific data, journals, and
much more. Left: This Howler Monkey uses its loud call to communicate
with other monkeys over 2 miles away! |
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