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Due to its privileged position within the Chocó, Mashpi is home to some 400 species in different habitats and stratum, with some 35 registered as endemic.
These beautiful arachnids have an alarming appearance. On one of our night walks, we came across one of the most known, and feared, arthropods in the world.
In Mashpi, tanagers are two-a-penny and can be seen anywhere at any time; there are incredible species that merit being sought out at dawn
Woodpeckers are found almost everywhere around the world. Known in Spanish as carpinteros, or carpenters. Find out more about woodpeckers that easily can be spotted in Mashpi.
Explore fascinating entomopathogenic fungi and discover how they can turn insects into zombies. Learn more about these amazing organisms.
Discover the wonders of nature with a close-up look at the armadillos that inhabit Mashpi Lodge! Learn all about their unique armor and more.
Delight yourself with the beautiful shapes and extraordinary colors of the butterflies of Mashpi Lodge. Discover more about their species in Ecuador.
These amphibians are one of the most interesting in the world. Take a closer look at posion frogs and why they are called poisonous.
Sloths and anteaters are easily spotted around Mashpi Lodge. If you want to know more about them before you arrive, read on.
Ever wondered how birds got their beaks? Learn the evolutionary process and anatomical structures behind why birds evolved the way they did.
