Rosa María Ruiz was my guide through Madidi. Her nonprofit group, Eco Bolivia, has been vital both in helping to establish the park’s boundaries and in protecting the small section of rain forest in which I did the bulk of my work. To me, Rosa is a one-woman army. She’s trying to educate as many people as possible about this treasure—before it’s ruined. Back To Main Photograph by Joel Sartore

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