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Supay and Yarapa Creeks

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  • Daily Expedition Reports
  • 07 Dec 2019

Supay and Yarapa Creeks, 12/7/2019, Delfin II

  • Aboard the Delfin II
  • Amazon

Our journey continues along the Ucayali River, this morning we explored Supay Creek by skiffs and kayaks, we encountered many different species of birds but also monkeys and a rare type of snake.

In the afternoon we explored Supay Creek and spotted two different types of monkeys, wooly and spider very close to the riverbank.

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Socrates Tomala, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Socrates was raised on Santa Cruz Island located in the heart of Galapagos Archipelago.  After a childhood filled with swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing and volunteering in conservation projects, he grew very passionate about the outdoors and the...

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