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My husband and I just spent 5 months volunteering around South America. We volunteered in 4 different organizations from Costa Rica, to Ecuador, and Brazil. We saw so many incredible things every single day, it really blew my mind!

I have always loved animals and I knew there was amazing biodiversity in the world, but getting to experience it first hand was such an incredible experience! On an almost daily basis, I would exclaim "Oh my goodness!" out of shock and excitement at what incredible things I had stumbled upon in the jungle! I have been recording videos throughout our whole trip, and you can see them on my Youtube channel below.

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The World's Smallest Monkey! Pygmy Marmoset

The World's Smallest Monkey! Pygmy Marmoset

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go to 14:32 to see video of this little cutie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wAjQSa52bw&t=350s

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Beautiful Green Butterfly!

Beautiful Green Butterfly!

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Beautiful Green-Headed Tanager!

Beautiful Green-Headed Tanager!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go to 1:33 and 2:57 to see this stunning bird in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0CdRM3y7ik&t=10s

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Grasshopper That Looks Like Tree Bark!

Grasshopper That Looks Like Tree Bark!

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Laugh Fan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, definitely looks like tree bark. Spent a few seconds looking for the grasshopper...

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Adorable Tiny Mushrooms That Start Growing From Under Trees!

Adorable Tiny Mushrooms That Start Growing From Under Trees!

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A Butterfly With The Number 89 On The Wings!

A Butterfly With The Number 89 On The Wings!

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#13

Beautiful Blue And Green Grasshopper That Looks Like A Crossbow!

Beautiful Blue And Green Grasshopper That Looks Like A Crossbow!

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#14

A Gigantic Tree With Crazy Roots!

A Gigantic Tree With Crazy Roots!

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#15

Montezuma Oropendola A Bird That Sounds Like A Space Ship!

Montezuma Oropendola A Bird That Sounds Like A Space Ship!

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#18

2 Inch Bullet Ants! Climbing All Over Your Laundry....

2 Inch Bullet Ants! Climbing All Over Your Laundry....

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think they're called bullet ant because their stings hurt like if you've been shot

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Gigantic Colourful Millipede, As Wide As Your Finger And 6 Inches Long!

Gigantic Colourful Millipede, As Wide As Your Finger And 6 Inches Long!

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#20

Jet-Black Grasshopper With Bright Red Eyes!

Jet-Black Grasshopper With Bright Red Eyes!

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#21

Tarantula Bigger Than Your Hand!

Tarantula Bigger Than Your Hand!

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diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This takes me back - I used to have a pet Chile Rose it wasnt quite as big as my hand and very friendly

diane a
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

takes me back even more - i am an animal lover - but i was going on holiday for a week and had a jar of crickets- didnt want to leave them -so set them free in my garden sort of assuming that they would be ok...there was a heatwave that week and they infested a dozen gardens - drove the neighbours mad all night - I never admitted responsibility

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Andrew Blair
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't last an hour in the jungle. I'd be dead. Either from wildlife or suicide.

Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've read that tarantulas are very gentle and friendly and can make great pets!

Melody Lanzatella
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And THAT, my friends...is a ride on the NOPE-ville express to f**k thats-ville where I am the MAYOR!!

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#22

A Crazy Looking Green And Orange Bug!

A Crazy Looking Green And Orange Bug!

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#23

A Flightless Wasp! I Didn't Know That Was A Thing Before!

A Flightless Wasp! I Didn't Know That Was A Thing Before!

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Cassie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have flightless wasps in the US commonly known as "cow killer ants" or "velvet ants".

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Beautiful Yellow Bug With Spotted Underbelly!

Beautiful Yellow Bug With Spotted Underbelly!

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#26

Crazy Tim Burton Looking Spider, With Legs Longer Than Your Fingers!

Crazy Tim Burton Looking Spider, With Legs Longer Than Your Fingers!

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#28

A Green Anaconda! With A Head As Big As Your Hand!

A Green Anaconda! With A Head As Big As Your Hand!

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