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Pantanal Expedition: Field Dispatches
Join Jeff and Julie's adventures through the Pantanal! Starting February 25 follow daily dispatches to find out what conservation efforts are going on throughout the region, while learning about species, wildlife issues, and researchers in the Pantanal. Check back every weekday from February 25 to March 8 to join the fun!
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| Jeff Flocken Reporting.After months of planning, the trip starts with a snag: Julie, my Expedition co-reporter's, visa is delayed. |    |  | | Julie Scardina Reporting. I arrived last night, and after some quick sight seeing with Jeff, I went to bed early to get caught up on sleep. |  | | | Jeff Flocken Reporting. I woke up this morning and had to say goodbye to my roommate Kermit - a tiny green tree frog that lives in the shower stall of my room at the Refugio da Ilha. |  | | | Julie Reporting. Within an hour of arriving at the Fazenda last night, we took a short boat ride around the lodge, and not only did we see two families of capybara, but also a pair of adult hyacinth macaws, rheas, and four giant river otters! | | | | Jeff Reporting. I woke today tired, after a bad night's sleep that I blame on the malaria pills and the late night "Invasion of the Frogs." | | | | Julie Reporting. Last night, after looking and not finding any anteaters, we decided that we would try again today. Guilherme and Isis, two wildlife researchers, are planning a search first thing this morning, and we are joining them. | | | | Jeff Reporting. Last night I took a boat ride on the Rio Negro with Patrick and Reinaldo. It was the best place to see a sunset yet! | | | | Julie Reporting. We decided to get up at 5:30 am this morning in an attempt to get a jump on the wildlife viewing. | | | | Jeff Reporting. Late in the evening last night, we met up with two researchers who founded and run the largest research and conservation effort in Emas. | | | | Julie Scardina and Jeff Flocken reporting. Well, the trip has come to a close, and we are preparing to re-emerge back in the states. | |
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