LIFE AND SOUNDS FROM THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

Thousands of amazing species live in sustainably managed forests in the Tahuamanu Province of the Madre Dios region in Peru.

The majority of forests in this region are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This assures that the wildlife in these forests and their habitats are being safeguarded. Cameras and sound recorders were installed in FSC-certified forest concessions in the Tahuamanu Province to monitor and study its thriving wildlife.

We welcome you on a virtual tour of Tahuamanu to discover the marvelous sights and sounds encountered in these forests.

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From the roof of the jungle, birds and monkeys have an enviable view of the forest canopy.

They live in one of the most amazing ecosystems on the planet, which provides us with countless benefits.

Forests regulate the climate by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide.

Spider monkeys primarily eat fruits, but also occasionally consume leaves, flowers and insects.

CHAPTER 1

ROOF OF THE JUNGLE

Spider monkeys primarily eat fruits, but also occasionally consume leaves, flowers and insects.

Spider monkeys are heavily sought after by hunters for their meat. Their presence in logging concessions demonstrates the effectiveness of good forest management practices in controlling illegal hunting.

CHAPTER 1

ROOF OF THE JUNGLE

Forests regulate the climate by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide.

The Peruvian Amazon is home to a wide variety of bird species, plants and mammals. The plants and trees found in them are used as cures for many modern-day diseases.

SCREAMING PIHA

Lipaugus vociferans

TOUCAN

Ramphastos tucanus

BLACK—FACED COTINGA

Conioptilon mcilhennyi

SOUTHERN MEALY

Amazona farinos

SPIDER MONKEY

Ateles

In the middle of the trees, the abundance of wildlife is amazing.

WWF’s research has found 226 bird species, 10 primate species, and many more insects and amphibians in sustainably managed forests in the Tahuamanu Province.

The variety of species in the forests of Tahuamanu shows that well-managed forests can protect wildlife and its habitat.

CHAPTER 2

MIDDLE OF THE TREES

In the middle of the trees, the abundance of wildlife is amazing.

Our research has found 226 bird species, 10 primate species, and many more insects and amphibians. The variety of those species in Tahuamanu shows how well-managed forests can protect wildlife and its habitat.

RED HOWLER MONKEY

Alouatta seniculus

CAPUCHIN MONKEY

Cebus albifrons

BLACK CAPPED SQUIRREL MONKEY

Saimiri boliviensis

SPIX'S GUAN

Penelope jacquacu

PUMA

Puma concolor

As the Amazon’s ultimate predator on land, the jaguar is an important indicator of the vitality of a forest.

WWF’s camera traps revealed the presence of 37 different mammals in certified concessions, including jaguars, pumas, jaguarundis, red brocket deer, tapirs and even bush dogs, which are elusive and difficult to find.

Tapirs, as other animals, have a special coloring at birth that is part of their strategy to survive.

CHAPTER 3

IN THE JUNGLE

As the Amazon’s ultimate predator on land, the jaguar is an important indicator of the vitality of a forest.

The protection of jaguars requires preserving a large habitat and preventing their hunting. This ensures other wildlife, including their prey, can thrive in the area.

CHAPTER 3

IN THE JUNGLE

Tapirs, as other animals, have a special coloring at birth that is part of their strategy to survive.

They mostly live deep in the forests, and their striped and dotted coat match the dappled sunlight, helping the young tapirs to blend into the surroundings.

JAGUAR

Panthera onca

OCELOTE

Leopardus pardalis

RED BROCKET DEER

Mazama americana

TAPIR

Tapirus terrestris

BUSHDOG

Speothos venaticus

BLUE-BACK GROSBEAK

Cyanocompsa cyanoides

Healthy forests are the foundation for a healthy ecosystem with clean water, and viable wildlife habitat.

Frogs are overwhelmingly the most abundant amphibians in the rainforest. But they are very sensitive to changes in their natural environment.

WWF´s research has found greater richness of amphibians and insects in FSC-certified forests, indicating that good forest management is crucial for biodiversity.

CHAPTER 4

IN THE WATER

Healthy forests are the foundation for a healthy ecosystem with clean water, and viable wildlife habitat.

Frogs are overwhelmingly the most abundant amphibians in the rainforest. But they are very sensitive to changes in their natural environment.

Our research has found greater richness of amphibians and insects in FSC-certified logging concessions than in areas that are not under certified management.

Good forest management is essential to the survival of those water species.

SPINNY RAT

Dactylomys dactylinus

MOUSTACHED WREN

Pheugopedius genibarbis

MOSQUITOES

YELLOW-FOOTED TORTOISE

Chelonoidis denticulata

Night is a special moment in the jungle.

Temperatures fall and create a morning mist that then transforms into rain, giving life to the rainforest.

Predators like ocelots and pumas become active around twilight and they hunt at night because they have good vision in the dark.

CHAPTER 5

THE JUNGLE AT NIGHT

Predators like ocelots and pumas become active around twilight and they hunt at night because they have good vision in the dark.

They often use the logging roads to travel long distances for hunting.

JAGUARUNDI

Puma yagouaroundi

OCELOTE

Leopardus pardalis

TAPIR

Tapirus

PUMA

Puma concolor

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