health, and simply having a place to live. For travelers
and tourists, supporting local economies, hiring local
guides, and doing what one can to support constructive
conservation goals that work harmoniously with local
people should be a priority (plate 18- 14).
There has never been a time when it has been so
convenient to visit tropical destinations and experience
the amazing ecosystems found there. If you have not
done so, go and experience the Torrid Zone. Go back
often. And when you do, listen and learn from the
people you meet (plate 18- 15). The more this type of
interaction happens, the more the cup might appear
half full. I hope this book has helped you to understand
and embrace the remarkable Neotropics (plate 18- 16).Plate 18- 16. Sunset in the Torrid Zone. Photo by John Kricher.
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