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Subject: The rubber tree bark is scraped on a diagonal and the rubber slowly drips into a collection cup purchased from the company store.
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Amazonas06 - 065 * When enough rubber has been collected, it is slowly built up into a ball by twirling it over a smokey fire. Carbon sets the liquid rubber into a solid.

Amazonas06 - 066 * A typical morning on the Tucano started with a wake-up call at 5:30. We would leave at 6:00 on 2 motorized canoes for some early morning wildlife viewing.

Amazonas06 - 067 * White-winged Swallows.

Amazonas06 - 068 * Festive Parrot.

Amazonas06 - 069 * Brown-chested Martin.

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