Happy 2025! 🎆 This year, we’re setting even bigger goals to protect more forests, empower communities, and trailblaze in the world of science, while also celebrating our 25-year anniversary! 🎉🌳✨ ⭐ Thank you for all you’ve done, let’s make it a thriving year for the Amazon!

#FunFactFriday 🐟 | The piranha's jaw muscles are proportionally much larger than many other fish their size, making up a significant portion of their body mass. This gives them the ability to exert extreme pressure despite their small build.

#CameraTrapTuesday 😺| Check out this Puma (Puma concolor)! They're one of the top predators of the Amazon, and are stealthy hunters and excellent climbers. Fun fact: they can leap incredible heights and distances, up to 18 feet vertically and 40 feet horizontally!

One of our partners, the Native Federation of the Madre de Dios River Region (FENAMAD), celebrated their 43rd Anniversary and presented the milestones made within our partnership to protect their homes from illegal activities. 🌳 ⭐ Read more:

#FunFactFriday 🪺 | Hummingbirds often combine spider silk with other materials such as plant down, moss, lichen, and tiny feathers to create a soft, insulated nest. The spider silk acts as a natural glue, binding everything together.

Have you started your 2025 resolutions yet? 🎆 It's never too late to make a new one! Make an impact this year and check out these three handy ways you can make a difference in the lives of local people and wildlife with little to no cost!🌿

We're looking for a Research Assistant to help monitor and report on the progress of a 2-year project on combatting illegal gold mining in the Amazon.🌳 ⭐Professional fluency in English and Spanish (and/or Portuguese) required. Full job description 👉

#FunFactFriday 🪷 | The iconic giant water lily's flowers start as pure white when they bloom, and turn pink after being visited by a pollinator. This change signals to pollinators that the flower has already been visited and no longer needs pollination.

Last week, we shared the exciting news of a new study carried out at our Los Amigos Biostation which provides the first published analysis of the diet of short-eared dogs. 🐾 ⭐Read about how this new research details their important ecological role.

#CameraTrapTuesday 📸 | Check out this giant anteater! As the largest species of anteater, they can measure up to 7 feet in length, with a tongue that can extend to up to 2 feet! 👅 Their long snout helps them reach ant nests and other insects deep in the ground.

What did YOU help us achieve for the Amazon last year? 🌿✨ We're reflecting on some of 2024's most inspiring achievements that are paving the way for a thriving Amazon for 2025 and the years to come. Thank you for your generosity! 💚

A new study conducted at our Los Amigos Biostation is shedding light on the short-eared dog, one of the least studied canids in the world. 🐾 This analysis highlights their potential role in seed dispersal and prey regulation. 📖Read the full study here:

This January, we're excited to be featured as @myGivmo 's cause of the month! 💚 MyGivmo gives you the unique opportunity to help conserve the Amazon without spending a single penny! ⭐ See below for more details ⬇️

❗Today is your LAST CHANCE to make an impact this year! Today, your tax-deductible gift can further support our conservation efforts to help secure a vibrant, thriving Amazon for all. 🌿 ⭐ Leave a lasting mark on the Amazon for 2024!

Are you ending this year on a good note? 🎆 There’s no better way to wrap up 2024 than by making a positive impact for the Amazon! 🌿 🪷 ✨ ⭐ Learn how far your contributions can go towards making a difference ➡️

🔬 🧪 🪰 Our biological stations have helped foster studies on the connection between ecological and human health. With your support, YOu can help enhance our understanding of current and future global health challenges. ⭐Learn more below!

Happy Holidays! 🌟❄️🌿We are extremely grateful for generous supporters like YOU who are directly making a difference. Your impact has extended far and wide across the Amazon basin for local communities and wildlife. ✨ ❤️ Thank you all for your continued support!

This holiday season, make a difference for families in the Amazon today!🌟 With a tax-deductible gift this year, you can help ensure Amazonian families have resilient, thriving forest resources to support their livelihoods. ❤️🌿🎁 ⭐ Learn more ➡️

We’ve been taking conservation to the next level, integrating cutting-edge satellite monitoring with strategic partnerships to help protect the Amazon. 🛰️ 🌱 Learn more below 👇

#FunFactFriday 🦅 | The harpy eagle's large wingspan helps it excel in maneuverability, allowing it to navigate dense tropical rainforests. It's flight speed can reach up to 50 mph (80 km/h) when ambushing prey, often swooping down with incredible precision.