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João Paulo Krajewski's Rainforest Demo Reel

From vimeo.com - October 8, 2013 10:48 PM
Images recorded by the wildlife filmmaker João Paulo Krajewski in rainforests around the world. Recorded using Sony PMW-EX3, Sony HDR-FX7, Canon EOS 5D MkII and…
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A terrific video clip that will make you smile, gasp, and ohh and ahh!
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October 7, 2013 4:04 PM
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Peru's New Migrants: Flora | Pulitzer Center

Peru's New Migrants: Flora | Pulitzer Center | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From pulitzercenter.org - October 7, 2013 4:04 PM
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October 6, 2013 8:42 PM
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Massive Amazon Oil Drilling Project Approved

Massive Amazon Oil Drilling Project Approved | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.huffingtonpost.com - October 6, 2013 8:42 PM
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Ecuador's parliament on Thursday authorized drilling of the nation's largest oil fields in part of the Amazon rainforest after the failure of President Rafael Correa's plan to have...
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October 3, 2013 2:41 PM
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Cocoa frog and lilliputian beetle among 60 new species found in Suriname

Cocoa frog and lilliputian beetle among 60 new species found in Suriname | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - October 3, 2013 11:26 AM
Scientists exploring rivers, mountains and rainforest discover new insects, fish and frogs
Sixty species new to science, including a chocolate-coloured frog and a tiny dung beetle less than 3mm long, have been discovered by scientists in Suriname.
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Absolutely Stunning images!  Who wants to go to Suriname??  

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October 2, 2013 7:27 AM
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Science warns against drilling the most biodiverse rainforest on Earth - National Geographic

Science warns against drilling the most biodiverse rainforest on Earth - National Geographic | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From newswatch.nationalgeographic.com - October 1, 2013 3:52 PM
National Geographic Science warns against drilling the most biodiverse rainforest on Earth National Geographic The Ecuadorian government is currently racing ahead with plans to drill for oil in the core of what is arguably the most biodiverse...
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September 28, 2013 8:25 AM
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Amazing Animals of the Amazon - The Epoch Times

Amazing Animals of the Amazon - The Epoch Times | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.theepochtimes.com - September 26, 2013 4:08 PM
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Amazing Animals of the Amazon
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The Amazon rainforest at 2.1 million sq miles (5,500,000 sq km) is the largest rainforest in the world.
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Amazon wildlife to start your weekend!  Enjoy

 

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September 25, 2013 2:05 PM
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The terrifying toad that tried to swallow a bat WHOLE

The terrifying toad that tried to swallow a bat WHOLE | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.dailymail.co.uk - September 25, 2013 2:05 PM
A ranger in the Peruvian rainforest captured the moment the cane toad snatched a hapless bat out of the air but later spat it out after failing to swallow it.
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Ever heard the phrase "Your eyes are bigger than your stomach" when you put more on your plate than you could eat? It certainly applies to this toad when it decided a bat would be just great for dinner.  The Peruvian Amazon...it just continues to amaze! 

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September 24, 2013 9:30 PM
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Trees of knowledge

Trees of knowledge | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.economist.com - September 24, 2013 9:30 PM
Logging off MAURO LUCIO IS living the dream. Having started work as a cowboy at 16, he is now 48 and raises cattle on 50 square kilometres of Paragominas...
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September 23, 2013 5:29 PM
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Saving The Last Of The Cannibals In The Sistine Chapel Of The Amazon ... - Forbes

Saving The Last Of The Cannibals In The Sistine Chapel Of The Amazon ... - Forbes | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.forbes.com - September 23, 2013 12:32 PM
Saving The Last Of The Cannibals In The Sistine Chapel Of The Amazon ...
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September 22, 2013 8:33 PM
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Tropical Scientists Fear Climate Change Will Cause Loss of Species in Amazon Rainforest

Tropical Scientists Fear Climate Change Will Cause Loss of Species in Amazon Rainforest | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From wfdd.org - September 22, 2013 8:32 PM
The impact of global warming on the Arctic poles is well documented and easy to see. But scientists are just now beginning to understand the impact of
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A must read..."What happens in the tropics determines what happens to the earth’s biodiversity … We are on a tropical planet. We just don’t realize it because so many of us live in the colder latitudes." - Yadvinder Mahli

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A must read..."What happens in the tropics determines what happens to the earth’s biodiversity … We are on a tropical planet. We just don’t realize it because so many of us live in the colder latitudes." - Yadvinder Mahli
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September 19, 2013 6:24 PM
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Amazonia: Healing With Sacred Plants

Amazonia: Healing With Sacred Plants | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From topdocumentaryfilms.com - September 19, 2013 6:24 PM
Alberto Villoldo, psychologist, anthropologist and bestselling author, has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon for over 25 years. In...
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September 18, 2013 10:49 AM
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2014 Educator Academy in the Amazon - Registration is OPEN and Scholarships are available!

2014 Educator Academy in the Amazon - Registration is OPEN and Scholarships are available! | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From myemail.constantcontact.com - September 18, 2013 10:48 AM

2014 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest is a cross-curricular professional development workshop for educators to use and learn innovative instructional approaches and protocols, and work side by side with scientists while exploring one of the world's most important natural resources -  the Amazon Rainforest.

 

Here's what past participants are saying about the Educator Academy in the Amazon!

 

"The instructor led activities were exceptional. The extensive knowledge of the guides and other members of the Amazon Workshop faculty was incredible. Linking those things with the wide range of backgrounds and experiences of the other participants in the program, made it the absolute best program with which I have ever been involved."

- Ken Goree, 2013 Academy participant 

 

“It was probably the most unique travel experience I've ever had and a biologists' dream come true. One can't help but grow and expand your world view, both professionally and personally.”

– Diane Duffus 2013 Academy participant

 

 

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You can join us for the 2014 Educator Academy!  Registration is open and scholarships are available.  For complete details go to http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educators--naturalists.html

 

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You can join us for the 2014 Educator Academy!  Registration is open and scholarships are available.  For complete details go to http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educators--naturalists.html

 
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September 17, 2013 8:05 PM
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Discoveries in the Amazon: 15 new bird species | EarthSky.org

Discoveries in the Amazon: 15 new bird species | EarthSky.org | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From earthsky.org - September 17, 2013 8:05 PM
Birds' formal description printed in special volume of Handbook of the Birds of the World. Not since 1871 have so many bird species been introduced under a single cover.
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October 8, 2013 5:42 PM
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Video and photos: Rich biodiversity in South American rainforest - EarthSky

Video and photos: Rich biodiversity in South American rainforest - EarthSky | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From earthsky.org - October 8, 2013 8:01 AM
Independent Online Video and photos: Rich biodiversity in South American rainforest EarthSky A first-time survey, conducted in parts of the pristine mountain rainforest of southeastern Suriname, South America, has uncovered a rich biodiversity in...
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October 7, 2013 4:03 PM
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Peru: Scientists Give Ideas for Controlling Global Warming | Pulitzer Center

Peru: Scientists Give Ideas for Controlling Global Warming | Pulitzer Center | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From pulitzercenter.org - October 7, 2013 4:03 PM
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October 3, 2013 9:48 PM
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What would it cost to implement deforestation reduction policies in the Amazon?

What would it cost to implement deforestation reduction policies in the Amazon? | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.inesad.edu.bo - October 3, 2013 9:45 PM
In conjunction with its partners, the Institute for Advanced Development Studies (INESAD) has designed statistical tools, using extensive real life data, to simulate what kinds of policies are like...
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Excellent overview of the economics of deforestation policies in the Bolivian Amazon

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October 2, 2013 10:13 AM
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Sustainable Farming In The Amazon Rainforest

Sustainable Farming In The Amazon Rainforest | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From epicureandculture.com - September 26, 2013 11:47 AM
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Farming and agriculture are necessary to human survival.
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September 28, 2013 8:31 AM
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“The Dark Side of the Amazon“: a Personal Plea from the Global Editor - The NextWomen Business Magazine

“The Dark Side of the Amazon“: a Personal Plea from the Global Editor - The NextWomen Business Magazine | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.thenextwomen.com - September 26, 2013 9:25 AM
The NextWomen Business Magazine
“The Dark Side of the Amazon“: a Personal Plea from the Global Editor
The NextWomen Business Magazine
The area which is up for sale is notable not only for its biodiversity but for its cultural heritage.
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Excellent article and three cheers for NextWomen's editor, Beth Pitts, for putting the issue of oil in the Amazon front and center in the magazine!  Hurrah! 

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September 26, 2013 5:23 PM
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Video of Amazon gold mining devastation goes viral in Peru

Video of Amazon gold mining devastation goes viral in Peru | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From news.mongabay.com - September 26, 2013 5:23 PM
Video of illegal gold mining operations that have turned a portion of the Amazon rainforest into a moonscape went viral on Youtube after a popular radio and TV journalist in Peru highlighted the story.
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Thanks to a 2013 Amazon Educator Academy participant for sharing this important update with us!  

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September 25, 2013 7:54 AM
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Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Peru

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Peru | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From rainforests.mongabay.com - September 25, 2013 7:54 AM
Chart and table showing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Peru
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Between 2010 and 2012 deforestation in Peru increased dramatically.    

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September 24, 2013 5:37 PM
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Three-dimensional biodiversity

Three-dimensional biodiversity | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.economist.com - September 24, 2013 5:37 PM
AS MAPS showing the distribution of animals make clear, two main factors limit critters' range: latitude and altitude. Distance from the equator and height above sea...
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While the research in this article was conducted in Phillipine rainforests, it certainly applies to the Amazon.  Last summer our Educator Academy participants conducted simplified vertical field studies that asked many of the same questions!  

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While the research in this article was conducted in Phillipine rainforests, it certainly applies to the Amazon.  Last summer our Educator Academy participants conducted simplified vertical field studies that asked many of the same questions!  
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September 23, 2013 5:03 PM
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What is causing Peru's Isolated Indigenous to Emerge From Deepest Amazon Jungle? | All News Is Global |

What is causing Peru's Isolated Indigenous to Emerge From Deepest Amazon Jungle? | All News Is Global | | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.worldcrunch.com - September 23, 2013 5:03 PM
When Peru's Isolated Indigenous Emerge From Deepest Amazon Jungle | Worldcrunch - Great stories from the world's best news sources
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September 19, 2013 6:27 PM
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Must-See: Amazonian Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears

Must-See: Amazonian Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.livescience.com - September 19, 2013 6:27 PM
Turtles covered in butterflies are not an uncommon sight in the western Amazon, where the insects flock to the reptiles to ingest the sodium from their tears.
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September 19, 2013 10:03 AM
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Chocolate, Rainforest Alliance, and Sustainability

Chocolate, Rainforest Alliance, and Sustainability | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From www.green-4-u.com - September 19, 2013 12:20 AM
The average American eats about 12 pounds of chocolate per year. I am pretty sure I mentioned that I love chocolate before... dark chocolate to be specific but that is not the "greenest" thing I co...
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September 17, 2013 8:07 PM
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Heavily logged forests still valuable for tropical wildlife

Heavily logged forests still valuable for tropical wildlife | RAINFOREST EXPLORER | Scoop.it
From earthsky.org - September 17, 2013 1:43 PM
New research has found rainforests that have been logged several times continue to hold substantial value for biodiversity and could have a role in conservation.
Rainforest destruction in Thailand.
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