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Subject: Red-billed Tucan.
Amazonas06 - 197 * This species is not often seen in groups larger than 2, but in rare circumstances up to 20 may be seen together. Unlike other dolphins, the Boto's cervical (neck) vertebrae are not fused, allowing the head a wide range of movement. Though their eyes are small they can see quite well, except for their bulging cheeks hampering downward view. This, however, is overcome by swimming upside-down. (Wikipedia)

Amazonas06 - 198 * In a traditional Amazon River myth, at night a Boto becomes a handsome young man who seduces girls, impregnates them, then returns to the river in the morning to become a Boto again. This dolphin shapeshifter is called an encantado. It is said that there are hundreds of people today whose birth certificates have the Boto listed as the father. It has been suggested that the myth arose partly because dolphin genitalia bear a resemblance to that of humans. (Wikipedia)

Amazonas06 - 199 * Boto

Amazonas06 - 200 * Boto

Amazonas06 - 201 * Red-billed Tucan.

 
Amazonas06 - 203 * Red-billed Tucan.

Amazonas06 - 204

Amazonas06 - 205 * Black Caracara.

Amazonas06 - 206 * Black Caracara.

Amazonas06 - 207 * Black Caracara.

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