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Amazon Headwaters

Diversity in art

Diversity in art

Seeds of the "Tagua" palm (Phytelephas sp.) - also known as "vegetable ivory" - are carved here into the forms of iconic Ecuadorian widlife. They are Ecuador's national bird, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), a rainforest armadillo (Family Dasypodidae) and a Greater flamingo from the Galapagos islands (Phoenicopterus ruber). These animals represent the three major biogeographic regions of Ecuador: coast, Andes and upper Amazon basin.

Images from the documentary project promoting the conservation work of local and indigenous communities, women and youth in the upper Amazon basin. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) The Flooded Forest River conservation Theme: Interconnectedness Sustainable Contact with Indigenous Communities Local scientists documenting one of the most biologically diverse places on earth Sleeping beauty of the rainforest Ecuadorian child inspired by her local rainforest Lowland Quichua at the cutting edge Lowland Quichua home Natural smiles Hats off to rainforest conservation Plants and people Diversity in art Baby Armadillo The Añangu lowland Quichua: Conservation Role Models Comunidad Capirona: Leaders in Rainforest Management Leading by Example River conservation in the upper Amazon Looking to the future in the rainforest Gate-keepers of the Yasuní National Park & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve