Endangered Species Magazine
A unique open-air conservation and rehabiliation facility in Ecuador that has introduced thousands of locals and tourists to endangered species and problems of the equatorial rainforest. Some of the amazing animal encounters here were photographed to show how just a few dedicated people can make a life-saving difference for not only some very beautiful animals but for an entire country.
This story was the result of a 2 week stay at a rehab zoo in Banos, Ecuador. Every animal in this open air faciilty had an amazing story, though the highlight of my visit was an unlikely pair -- the eagle and monkey pictured below. Though enemies in the wild, they became best friends here. The monkey would actually lie down and fall asleep under the eagle's gentle talons, leading me to conclude that hatred and bigotry cannot possibly be genetic.
