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Category: Wildlife

A vibrant Rufous-throated Tanager perched on a branch, indicative of the biodiverse Mashpi Lodge region.
Two Mammals navigate a wet rock surface in the lush Mashpi Lodge reserve, demonstrating wildlife diversity.
Conservation
Christopher Klassen

Mustelidae, Pop! Goes the weasel

Four out of the seven families of the Mustelidae that exist in Ecuador can be found in Mashpi Lodge. Learn more about these amazing creatures!

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Emerald hummingbird feeding on scarlet flowers, with a vivid blue companion, at Mashpi Lodge's cloud forest.
Birds
Christopher Klassen

Hummingbirds in Mashpi

Discover the hidden magic of hummingbirds with this journey into Ecuador’s lush forests. Explore all that these tireless fairies have to offer.

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Vibrant green lizard with a long tail, a denizen of Mashpi Lodge, captured in a minimalist setting.
Biology
Christopher Klassen

Dragons’ den

Take your exploration to exciting new heights with a visit to the spectacular dragons den at Mashpi Lodge! Discover fascinating facts about lizards.

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Close-up of an ocelot at Mashpi Lodge, its gaze fixed upward, highlighting the enigmatic wildlife of the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
Explorations
Christopher Klassen

Cloud cats

Meet the wild, beautiful cloud cats of Mashpi Lodge. Learn about their unique behaviors and find out how you can help protect them from extinction.

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A curious capuchin monkey cautiously approaches through the dense foliage of Mashpi Lodge's surrounding forest.
Biology
Christopher Klassen

Hey, hey we’re the monkeys!

Get to know the amazing primates that share the world with us! Read up on why monkeys are our closest relatives and what traits they possess.

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A vibrant Coral Snake with distinctive black, white, and red banding, known for its potent venom, isolated on a white background.
Biology
Christopher Klassen

Coral snake

Take a journey into the wilds of Ecuador and discover more about coral snakes! Learn all about these beautiful, but deadly creatures.

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Christopher Klassen

Vipers

The members of this family – Viperidae – are the most timid, and include venomous, big, fat, strong, intricate and beautiful specimens.

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Vibrant Coral Snake with distinctive red, black, and white banding, gracefully coiled on a white backdrop, seen at Mashpi Lodge.
Biology
Christopher Klassen

Snakes

If you want to learn about poisonous snakes in Ecuador, docile snakes and other curiosity about this reptiles, take a look at this entry!

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