Thursday, September 17, 2009

ATITLAN AT THE DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

This display is on the third floor of the Denver Museum of National History. The case brings the view of Lake Atitlan but of course there is zero justice done. I applaud the effort and the educational aspect of it though.

The plaque reads: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: Each day in this cloud forest, warm rain nourishes lush tropical plants, providing habitat for many exotic birds and other wildlife. The Guatemalan government recently established a nature reserve here to save part of the habitat from human encroachment and exploitation. When I looked up the word encroachment I had to laugh becuase that is what the government is doing so who saves us from the government?
Below a pictue of the real deal:

1 comment:

Kim & Dave said...

Beautiful!!! I like your picture the best, by the way!