Squirrel monkey -- Photo by Yachana Lodge, Ecuador

We love this photo of an Ecuadorian squirrel monkey just relaxing in the treetops. It feels like just the right sentiment for a Friday afternoon! Travelers to the Ecuadorian Amazon will have tons of wildlife encounters like this one, with hundreds of species of birds, monkeys, frogs, and more to discover in the forest.

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