Latin America Collection (#99)

Old-growth oak forests of the Talamanca highlands of Costa Rica, March

Bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) with prey, lowland rainforests, Southeastern Nicaragua. August

Montane Glass Frog (Centrolenella ilex) inside curled leaf. Mid-altitude rainforest, Bosque de Paz, Pacific slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Southern sea lions (Otaria flavescens) Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile, Pacific Ocean, January

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) sitting on its nest on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador

Cloud forest scene in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica, February 2015

River stingray (Potamotrygon sp) Formoso River, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina. February 2010

Ice calving from Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina. February 2010

Mountainous landscape in Torres del Paine National Park, with mountains behind, Chile, June 2015

Agua Rica leaf frog (Phyllomedusa ecuatoriana) captive, endemic to Agua Rica, Ecuador. Endangered species

Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting pieces of a banana leaf, Costa Rica

Yellow-flecked glassfrogs (Sachatamia albomaculata) mating pair, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Veragua cross-banded treefrogs (Smilisca sordida) mating pair at night, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

Sarayacu clownfrog (Dendropsophus sarayacuensis) with its clutch of eggs developing and starting to drop off from a leaf into the water below, where the tadpoles will develop

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), with flipper raised in the air above water, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Cat-eyed snake (Leptodeira septentrionalis) predating Olive snouted treefrog (Scinax elaechroa) in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. November 2013

Army ant (Eciton sp. ) soldier, Costa Rica. February 2015
Army ant (Eciton sp.) soldier, Costa Rica. February 2015

Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia, Southern Argentina. January 2014

Paracas Beach, Paracas National Reserve, Ica Region, Peru. November 2013

Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) resting portrait, Pantanal, Brazil

Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) abstract view of tail and reflection at sunrise, Pantanal, Brazil

An adult Southern rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, at rookery on New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Saturniid moth (Saturniidae) with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, Caribbean Slopes, Cordilera de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Red cracker butterfly (Hamadryas amphinome) captive occurs in the Americas

RF- Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) head portrait, Fernandina island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female digging nest, North coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in pool, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

School of Bonito (Sarda orientalis) in open water. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Amazonian Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta) camouflaged amongst leaf litter on lowland rainforest floor, waiting to ambush passing prey. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru. November

Katydid / Bush Cricket (Tettigoniidae) camouflaged amongst cloud forest understory vegetation. 1600 metres altitude, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. November

Las Lajas Sanctuary, Narino Departmant, Colombia, South America

San Francisco Church, Popayan, Cauca Department, Colombia, South America

Colibri Hummingbird, La Montana, Salento, Quindio Department, Colombia, South America

Embalse del Penol, elevated view from El Penon de Guatape, Rock of Guatape, Antioquia Department
Embalse del Penol, elevated view from El Penon de Guatape (Rock of Guatape), Antioquia Department, Colombia, South America

La Inmaculada Concepcion Cathedral at dusk, Barichara, Santander Department, Colombia, South America

El Cabo San Juan del Guia beach at sunset, Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia, South America

Las Lajas Sanctuary, elevated view, Narino Departmant, Colombia, South America

TheA macaroni penguinsA (Eudyptes chrysolophus) roaming around
Macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) roaming around New Island, Falkland Islands, South America

El Cabo San Juan del Guia beach, Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia, South America

El Cabo San Juan del Guia beach, elevated view, Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia, South America

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf, San Ignacio Lagoon, El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, March

Pink-toed tarantula (Avicularia avicularia), female waiting in ambush outside daytime lair in palm tree trunk. Heath River, Tambopata / Bahuaja-Sonene Reserves, Amazonia, Peru / Bolivia border

Bell glass frog (Cochranella nola) from below, photographed on a pane of glass in Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Blurred motion image of Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) juveniles, captured to be tagged and released to the wild, captive, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin America: From Olympic Protests to Ancient Civilizations" a region brimming with diverse cultures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking natural wonders. In 1968, the Olympic Games in Mexico City witnessed an iconic moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies, highlighting social injustice. Australian Peter Norman stood by them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Diego Rivera's murals at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City capture the essence of Latin American heritage. His masterpiece "Day of the Dead" depicts this vibrant Mexican celebration honoring departed loved ones, while "Pre-Columbian Life" showcases the rich history of Zapotec Civilization. Venturing further south to Argentina's Santa Cruz Province, we find Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), adorned with ancient handprints dating back thousands of years. Meanwhile, Panama's Kuna Indians proudly display their traditional molas – intricately designed textiles representing their cultural identity. A glimpse into Cuba's past can be seen through a map printed in the United States around 1900, reflecting its complex relationship with its northern neighbor. Moving on to Ecuador's capital city Quito, Pichincha Volcano stands tall as a backdrop for this bustling metropolis. Nature lovers will be captivated by Brazil's Aquario Natural where an underwater river scene reveals freshwater plants and Tetra fish thriving harmoniously beneath Rio Baia Bonito’s crystal-clear waters. The majestic Harpy Eagle perches high above Soberania National Park in Panama while Piraputanga fish gracefully navigate Aquario Natural’s underwater landscape. No exploration would be complete without visiting Peru’s Machu Picchu – The lost city of the Inca nestled amidst awe-inspiring mountain peaks. This UNESCO World Heritage site is steeped in mystery and showcases remarkable architectural achievements from a bygone era.