Orinoco Delta

The hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), also known as the stinkbird, or Canje pheasant, is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and the Orinoco Delta in South America. It is notable for having chicks that possess claws on two of their wing digits. It is the only member of the genus Opisthocomus (Ancient Greek: "wearing long hair behind", referring to its large crest) which in turn is the only extant genus in the family Opisthocomidae. The taxonomic…

During the late period of the nineteenth to the early twentieth century a sizable amount of Western British migrants lived and worked throughout the Americas and Caribbean islands on the Panama Canal, and sugar plantations in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. According to author Laura Putnam’s book entitled “Radical Moves” gives insight to these immigrants and argues how they paved the way for the modern world and civilization, as well as how these events set up black representation and identity…

Intro (Sara): When we got Venezuela, we knew that it would be a very interesting country to research. And, we were right. Venezuela has an interesting history, good food, and some cool traditions. Their lifestyle is a little different, but there will be one feature that you will right away compare to ours. Without any further ado, let’s begin. History (Anna): Before Europeans arrived, the inhabitants were Indians. They called Venezuela paradise, living in tropical forests, grasslands, and…