The Tamandua Experience

They start out so small, often rust colored and helpless. Some people say they can reach lengths of nine feet. This one was four or five. We didn’t measure. We were too utterly stunned by its beauty. I don’t care what anyone says. Snakes are beautiful. This dragon of an animal slithers through the trees relying on its camouflage to keep it safe. It has no other defense. At night she stays by the hallways the streams cut through the jungle, where the bats fly back and forth carrying fruit and fish. Her heat sensing pits and long teeth are perfect for snatching a bat right out of the air. And that’s where we found her, shimmering against the black and green shadows. She looked like she was glowing. I’ll never forget this creature. This moment. Or the profound feeling that comes from knowing the work we do allows her to be out there, safe and silent in the jungle night with those wildly intricate eyes. Thank you to all the Junglekeepers who make this possible. Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) @junglekeepes

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN — we have one spot left on the Feb 12 conservation experience in South Africa. You can experience the front lines of conservation and directly help protect species like elephants, black rhino, white rhino, giraffe, leopards and so much more! You can apply through the link in my bio 🤘🔥🤘 @buffalokloof @vetpaw

THIS IS IT! We only have 2 places left on the February trip with @vetpaw to South Africa where we will be working on the front lines of conservation. Link is in my bio and stories and this this trip we are going to working HANDS ON with one of the most incredible creatures I’ve ever seen. Visit the website to learn more 🤯💥🔥✨🦏🦒🐘 *some photos are mine and some from @tadhg_obrien and @conor_rtct

Yes. That close. And when you come on a trip like this, you are literally making the protection of these incredible animals possible. We have three spots left to join me in February. Dates and cost and info are in the link in my bio and on todays story with the same picture.

Sneak peek! We are going to be doing this again in February. It’s not being publicly advertised yet, but if you want to apply contact us at Adventure@tamanduajungle.com / The @tamanduaexpeditions / VETPAW Safari Experience guests testimonials🦏 If you’ve always wondered what it’s like with us in South Africa, hear it from the people who have already joined us🙌 @vetpaw

We love this vid from @earth.advocate.meg “3 years ago, I flew to Peru for the very first time & my life took a sharp turn for the better. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I traveled with @tamanduaexpeditions to explore the Amazon rainforest with @paulrosolie , I never expected that years later, not only would I help out & do work for his cause, but we would also travel 2 countries together & become good friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After that first trip, I started to look at my life differently. Before, I was comfortable creating content for eco shops & sharing sustainable tips. It’s what I thought was enough for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But when I got home, that career path no longer felt right. I wanted to do more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The entire time I was out in the jungle, I kept wishing I had a camera instead of just my phone. I wanted to take pictures & videos that truly captured the importance & beauty of the Amazon so I could share it with the world. I wanted to become a photographer & videographer focused on conservation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, I started looking into cameras & editing programs, I took courses & built my own business. None of that would have happened if I hadn’t made that first trip with Tamandua, if I hadn’t of randomly started following Paul on Instagram & deep diving into all his books & podcasts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so very grateful for everything these experiences & friendships have given me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you @mohsinkazmitakespictures for giving me the opportunity to work with @tamanduaexpeditions & realize my true dream. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you @paulrosolie & @sterlingparris for inviting me on your adventures & all the fun memories we’ve created together. They mean so much to me. I can’t wait to see what other adventures we get up to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll say it a million times, if you’re going to explore the Peruvian Amazon with anyone, do it with Tamandua Expeditions ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Where are my other Tamandua travelers at? Could you do me a favor & share your stories below? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎥: @earth.advocate.meg X @paulrosolie X @mohsinkazmitakespictures X @thomasstephane 📸: @nat.wild.photos ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ————————————————————————————

There are those of us who refuse to live inside the Matrix. Who will not follow the flame — chasing a dollar like some mindless moth. Who would rather die than be made a slave to spreadsheets. Whose church is the unpaved wild, and who’s laws are the Old ways. The river, the rain, the analog indisputable facts of the world. Scrape the screen away from my eyes, and let them touch the truth. . Photo by @mohsinkazmitakespictures

He was 20 feet farther than the truck and still looks bigger than it. This was a BIG bull elephant who came close to say hi and give us the encounter of a lifetime ✨