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Frogs in Dry Forest

Posted on February 6, 2016 by admin

When the heavy rains finally come to Jorupe Reserve, frogs hop to temporary wetlands to breed. Puddles, small seasonal ponds and rice paddies swarm with frogs and the air fills with their calls. Diversity is limited, but the numbers and … Continue reading →

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Dry Forest in Wet Season

Posted on February 1, 2016 by admin

Although Jorupe Reserve is a dry forest, it has been quite moist during the end of February. Here are some views of the forest.

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Butterflies in Dry Forest

Posted on February 1, 2016 by admin

With increasing rain, the butterflies seem to be on the rise in the dry forest of the Jorupe Reserve of the Jocotoco Foundation on the southern border of Ecuador.   Help! Someone tell me what this butterfly is.  

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The grand ceiba

Posted on January 14, 2016 by admin

Ceibo, Ceiba trichastandra, or ceiba in English, is the grand tree of Jorupe Reserve. Because the wood rots easily and is of little value, these grand trees dominate this reserve where many of the more valuable trees were cut. The … Continue reading →

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Conservation in Southern Ecuador

Posted on January 14, 2016 by admin

Here is our first stop for our winter stay in southern Ecuador. Debbi and I will be working as volunteers for the Jocotoco Conservation Foundation to make visitors more aware of the great work of that organization. We will be … Continue reading →

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