THE DWARF MONKEY

“The Pygmy Marmoset or Dwarf Monkey is a New World monkey native to the rain forest canopies of western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia. It is one of the smallest primates, and the smallest true monkey, with its body length ranging from 5.5 to 6.3 inches (excluding the 5.9 to 7.9 inches tail). Males weigh around 4.9 oz, and females only 4.2 oz.” w/ photos. LINK

Beautiful National Parks, Reserves and Sanctuaries in Peru

"Huascaran National Park"
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From Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca Peru has some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world and all the great wonders are protected in national parks, reserves and sanctuaries in Peru.

Hard not to be impressed with the beauty of Peru.
Link, Via: Neatorama

The Floating Isles of Lake Titicaca

The Floating Isles of Lake Titicaca
Most people know that Lake Titicaca, on the border of Peru and Bolivia, is one of the world's highest lakes at 12,500 ft. What most don't know is that one of its most unique features is 42 man-made floating islands called Uros. The Uros are made of totora reeds and were originally constructed for defensive purposes by the natives who live on and around the lake. The islands require constant maintenance and the tribes who live there, also referred to as Uros, work hard to keep them floating. Each year, tourists flock to the Uros to see these impressive feats of human ingenuity.

Slide show at the LINK.

Giant Seabird's Fossilized Skull Found In Peru

A well-preserved 10-million-year fossil cranium of a large, toothed seabird was found in Peru's southern Ica region, a spokesman for Peru's Museum of Natural History said yesterday.

The skull of the giant bird with teeth, measuring 16 inches was found a few months ago by paleontologist Mario Urbina in a rock strata. The fossil is of the prehistoric seabird Pelagornithidae, which had wing spans of up to 20 feet and a large bill with tooth-like projections. LINK