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15 Facts About Ecuador’s Vermilion Flycatcher

The male vermilion flycatcher is a tiny bright red bird. He is a real attention grabber! The first one we saw was in the Galapagos Islands on Isabela Island. We have also seen them in the Yunguilla Valley, just south of Cuenca, Ecuador. (Read more about living in Ecuador) 15 Facts About The Vermilion Flycatcher …

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Pale Legged Horneros and their Mud Homes (Furnarius leucopus)

Birds are so interesting! There is something so captivating about them, their beautiful colors, songs, and not to mention their ability to fly. I mean who has never wished they could spread their arms out and just take off? Something I don’t often think about is what wonderful builders they are. They make their nests out …

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Ecuador Spiders: Tarantulas and Red Fanged Wolf Spiders in Cuenca

Do you like spiders? Now we have some new photos – and a video – of the largest spider we’ve ever seen. This spider had a 4-inch footprint and its body was shaped like a crab shell. It didn’t have the typically extended abdomen like every other spider we’ve seen. Update: After closer examination of …

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17 Facts About Ecuador’s Andean Bear (Meet Paddington Bear)

In this post, you’ll learn about Ecuador’s Andean bear. It is also known as a spectacled bear (for obvious reasons). Let’s jump into the 17 facts! In Cuenca Ecuador, there are not many wild animals or critters. It’s a city high in the Andes mountains. There are tarantulas, birds and some small bugs but nothing …

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