Ecuador Yasuni Biodiversity
Tropical Forest
Mixed / General
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Ecuador — Yasuni
Year-round
Overview
Visit Earth's most biodiverse square kilometre with record-breaking species density.
Equipment
- Rubber boots
- Binoculars
- Waterproof bag
- Hammock
Safety Notes
- Indigenous guide required for all treks
- Medical evacuation may take 24+ hours
Identification Tips
1
Canopy towers offer the best overview of mixed feeding flocks
2
Tapir trails lead to mineral licks
3
Caiman eyes glow red at night on oxbow lakes
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Golden-mantled Tamarin | common | Canopy feeding groups |
| Woolly Monkey | uncommon | High canopy fruiting trees |
| Spectacled Caiman | common | Oxbow lakes at night |
| Jaguar | rare | Camera trap trails only |