Saturday, September 19, 2015

Shiripuno: The River

The Shiripuno Rivers is a true Amazonian River, it totally depends on local & regional rainfall, it can change its level in matters of hours after a heavy downpour; when flooding it collects sediments to deposit it on other areas needed, creating unique habitats such as varzeas.

The amount of fallen tree makes a difficul river to navigate, this river is only for those with jungle skill.


The Shiripuno Rivers is the heart of the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador, it constantly meanders, creating a series of oxbow lakes, resulting in homes of several species of exotic creatures such as anacondas, caiman, tegus, turtles and piranahs along catfish.


The water of Shiripuno River has the milky color due for the amount of sediments carrying downstream to build up temporaries beach use by yellow-spotted Amazon River turtles to nest during the dry season.



Along the Shiripuno River is the Exclusive Shiripuno Lodge surrounded by miles and miles of unbroken forest of the world-famous Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, facilities are designed for birders and nature lovers willing to be in touch with a true wilderness in Ecuador.


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