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A carpenter ant watches us in a dry forest of Guayaquil, Ecuador

The forests of Guayaquil (Ecuador) are rich in flora and fauna. However, not all forests have been recognized as natural areas and are constantly at risk from mining activities and urban sprawl.

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Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2021
Photo Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Copyright: © Jonathan Palma