I love animals and here are some that I encountered in Peru, South America. Often we get along, but sometimes dogs can’t resist to chase a gringo down the road.

This llama was in Kuelap.

This bull and calf came right up to me and allowed me to scratch them.

Bull waiting to board a barge to Iquitos.

Wild looking bull outside the town of Chachapoyas.

Dog in Yurimaguas escaping the midday’s heat.

Horses in Kuelap used to haul tourists up the hill.

A sheep outside the town of Chachapoyas.

Malamute near Huanuco.

Mule outside the town of Chachapoyas.

Old tired dog on the streets of Chiclayo. His/her ears are infested with ticks.

The sunrise in Yurimaguas, Peru.

They sell these turtles in the market for food. Some are the size of two bowling balls. They strap a piece of wood over the hole where the turtle sticks his head out to keep him trapped and place them upside down. This guy tries to get away, but his destiny was turtle soup. You can also buy turtle eggs for sale in the market.

Parrots are everywhere in the market for sale. You can buy these baby parrots in the market for about $ 2.50 USD. The real big one cost about $7.00 USD.

This bird was for sale in the market. Probably for food?

You can buy monkeys for sale also. But I believe they are illegal to sell. I asked for permission from one guy for a pictures of his monkeys and he said, “no.” Rather mean looking guy, so I respected his denial.

Do you call it exploitation of wildlife or just a way someone makes a living in the jungle? Do you eat chicken or beef?