Sustainable development @ Hector's island

Photo 1: James Wright: Squirrel Monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis)
Photo 2: Natasha Whitney: Bathing in the Napo River

We spent a total of three days at Hector’s Island, which was a welcome change of pace. Hector focuses on conservation of different species, mainly monkeys. He taught us a lot about indigenous groups and sustainability in the rain forest. When not showing us how to use spears, blow darts, or weave baskets, he was taking us on hikes of the island where he would mimic the calls of various animals flawlessly. Some of the monkeys we saw included Woollies, Tamarinds, Marmosets, Capuchins, and Squirrel Monkeys. We bath and cooled off by swimming in the Napo River at every opportunity. Feeling refreshed, we’re happy to be back in camp so we can get back to work on our own conservation efforts.

Text: Brittany Blackstone and Conor Trageser

Sustainable development @ Hector's island