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Tierra del Fuego/Patagonia

Tierra del Fuego/Patagonia. http://wallpapers.bassq.nl/Nature%20Scenes/Mountains/Crimson%20Light,%20Patagonia,%20Argentina.jpg. Location. Patagonia Region on tip of South America Contains Tierra del Fuego and territory of Valdivia  Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego Lago Blanco

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Tierra del Fuego/Patagonia

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  1. Tierra del Fuego/Patagonia http://wallpapers.bassq.nl/Nature%20Scenes/Mountains/Crimson%20Light,%20Patagonia,%20Argentina.jpg

  2. Location • Patagonia • Region on tip of South America • Contains Tierra del Fuego and territory of Valdivia •  Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego • Lago Blanco • Biome is an alpine tundra http://www.travelingtexasduo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/tierra-del-fuego.gif

  3. A source of drinkable water and food It is located on la Isla      Grande Tierra del Fuego The water is perfectly safe to drink Source of trout and other fish Lago Blanco http://whereintheworldisksp.wordpress.com/

  4. The weather in Tierra Del Fuego is the opposite of ours. The weather  is very hot at the beginning and end of the year and colder in the middle of the year.  The best time to go would be from January to March because it is not as cold as the rest of the year and gets a decent amount of rain water which contestants can collect and drink. 

  5. Agrostis magellanica Calceolaria darwinii Callitriche antarctica Festuca contracta Juncus scheuchzeriodes Orthotrichum crassifolium Calafate Strawberry of Magellan Raspberries Flora http://www.strangewonderfulthings.com/257.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotrichum

  6. Culepo (L. culpaeus) Guanaco  190 species of birds(kingfisher,horned owl,Patagonian yellow-finch) Jollytail  Zebra trout Musk-rat Shrimp Spider crab No reptiles or amphibians Fauna http://www.ivywell.com/alpaca_info.html http://www.epd.gov.fk/?page_id=294

  7. Other Organisms • Fungi • Indian bread tree  • Edible http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/42-21803557/orange-mushrooms-in-trees-in-tierra-del/?ext=1

  8. Possible Problem The tribes may have to deal with rain or snow, both very abundant in Tierra del Fuego. They can stay in their shelter in case of rain or snow, and make sure to stay warm in a snow storm. Weather on Tierra del Fuego is somewhat unpredictable. it can rain, snow, and be sunny all within a 15 minute time span. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3261245268_2a29f1093c_b.jpg

  9. Survival Items (Contestants will start with) • 2 sets of clothes • 1 pair of backpacking boots • 1 windbreaker • 1 wool overcoat • 1 flashlight with batteries • 1 gallon water canteen  • 1 first aid kit • 1 roll of duct tape • 1 box of matches • 1 pocket knife • 5 water purifying tablets, given to each contestant every week http://www.weaponscombat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/survivalbook-285x300.jpg

  10. Challenge • With the unique location of the show, the contestants will undergo a triathalon race, involving running, swimming, and canoeing •  Contestants will run halfway around the length of Lago Blanco, meeting at a specified location in order to tag their partner • The partner will then swim one kilometer to a floating platform, on which they will tag the last person • The challenge will end with the first person to cross the finish line, who will then be able to choose a luxury item for their team http://drewgoldsack.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Running-Duck-Lake-1024x576.jpg http://www.fairpoint.net/~honcho/canoe/canoe0196.jpg

  11. Luxury Item • Every team will have the opportunity of earning by way of a challenge:              A Hatchet                                  A Fishing Rod http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://us4palin.com http://www.google.com/imgresimgurl=http://www.texs.com

  12. Avoiding Impacting the Environment • Contestants will not be allowed to kill endangered animals, or any animals that are not necessary for survival. • Contestants will also be forbidden to destroy or harm any plants that are not necessary to survive. • They will also have to avoid     migratory paths, and keep their      fires controlled. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trees&view=detail&id=320EB6C9977897D3AB6DABB0D9A13288193EF293&first=0  http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=controlled+fire&view=detail&id=11D3EE3CF617882C609BA204065E7DE0FFAA3A41&first=31&FORM=IDFRIR 

  13. Source of Renewable Energy On Tierra Del Fuego, there are several species of trees that are good for making fires. Contestants can make fires in order to stay warm and cook food using the wood found from the trees around them. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.douglaslakestables.com/campfire.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.douglaslakestables.com/Campfire%2520Cookout.htm&usg=__055wqsG91V3Z3ql8uk5bb_BY2E0=&h=336&w=448&sz=41&hl=en&start=0&sig2=JgW1t-fKKKT6EQHdo45RMQ&zoom=1&tbnid=GXgzyXBIukfhvM:&tbnh=153&tbnw=227&ei=_N7bTeLTMoGosAPxr8muDg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcampfire%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D823%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&iact=rc&sqi=2&page=1&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=86&ty=77

  14. Division of Labor • Group members will have to: • gather firewood • collect water • fish • cook food • make shelters • wash containers • other occasional duties • The teams may assign duties based on character traits, gender or other specifications. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/survivor22_624.jpg

  15. Medical Emergencies http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/ thumb/d/d0/Flag_for_hospital_ship_of_the_Regi a_Marina.svg/600px-Flag_for_hospital_ship_of_the_Regia_Marina .svg.png If someone is in the need of medical attention, there will be an on-site medical crew, and if it is very serious, they can be transported by helicopter to Dr. Marcos Chamorro Hospital which is open 24 hours a day for emergencies. http://ilahoud.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/hospital-sign.jpg

  16. Medicinal plants Survivors will have access to medicinal plants including Winter's Bark and Misodendrum Linearifolium. Winter’s bark can be used to cure toothaches, dermatitis, upset stomachs, and it can be used as an anti- allergen.  http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3218096265_2bd2e3ba6f.jpg Misodendrum linearifolium is a semi-parasitic plant that can be rubbed on the body to relieve muscular pains. http://www.pfaf.org/Admin/PlantImages/MisodendrumLinearifolium.jpg

  17. Shelter •  A simple lean to is one of the best ways to go •  There are various types of trees that can be used as support beams for the shelters structure. •  Various branches can be used as roofs on the tops of the shelter. • Bark from trees can be used as a sort of rope to tie together the support beams together as well as the branches  http://www.woodlandsurvival.com/shelter.htm

  18. Food • Contestants may fish in Lago Blanco • Fish include:       -Brown Trout       -Rainbow Trout       -Zebra Trout • While not a fish, can also fish for spider crab • Forage for food in the forest, such as wild raspberries • Indian Bread Tree Fungus is a mushroom that contestants will be able to eat (sclerotum, compact mass of fungi containing food reserves) http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PsjHuBixEKo/THAJG8eHfRI/AAAAAAAAAHs/ik-1lFZbqms/s400/Rainbow+Trout+-+Mend+Less-1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.slashfood.com/media/2008/07/raspberries.jpg http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/14530/530wm/B2501679-Indian_Bread_parasitic_fungus-SPL.jpg

  19. Predators/Animals to Watch Out For • Culepo (Lycalopex culpaeus) •  Large fox  population      - May scavenge food             contestants collect   • Contestants will need to secure their perimeter with sharpened branches, in order to ward off these predators                                    Endangered Species: • Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides magellani) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2544266269_cca2617f50.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Puffinus_gravisPCCA20070623-3738B.jpg

  20. FOOD WEB GO ON FACEBOOK Cuelpo Red Fox Sea Lion Black Eyebrowed Albatross Humans Sea Run Brown Trout Rabbit Guanacos Calafate Strawberry of Magellan (Beach Strawberry) Algae References- Next Page

  21. Why Choose Tierra del Fuego • Land of Fire (oxymoron) • Great location to cause drama on reality TV • Lago Blanco provides food, water, and challenge •  Diverse species of birds and fish •  Culepo-an interesting element of survival http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/33000/Fire-Cross-Bones-33179.jpg http://www.neloblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hells-kitchen-fight-300x223.jpg

  22. Food Web Picture References http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthur_chapman/3049583216/ http://www.itsnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/black-browed-albatross.jpg http://www.royalfibers.com/GRAPHICS/Shania.jpg http://www.capnfishy.co.uk/images/Forum/6412.jpg http://images.new-jersey-birds.com/uploaded_images/DSC04812+F-733907.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/422049791_5036128354_z.jpg

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  24. Bibliography "TIERRA DEL FUEGO - Chile." ENJOY CHILE TRAVEL TO CHILE TOURS IN CHILE. Web. 23 May 2011. http://www.enjoy-chile.org/tierra-del-fuego-chile-tierra-del-fuego.php.  "Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia." Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 23 May 2011. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/645717/Winters-bark. "Medicinal Herbs: MISODENDRUM LINEARIFOLIUM." Medicinal Herbs - Natural Healing Power. Web. 23 May 2011. http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/m/misodendrum-linearifolium.php. "Ultimate Survival Skills | Complete Survival Checklist."Ultimate Survival Skills | Survival skills, survivalism and disaster preparation blog. N.p., 10 Mar. 2010. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.ultimatesurvivalskills.com/survival-medicine/complete-survival-checklist.html>. "Survivor (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 25 May 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_(TV_series) Molberg, Jenny. "Plants & Animals in Tierra Del Fuego | EHow.com." EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com. Web. 24 May 2011. http://www.ehow.com/about_6128827_plants-animals-tierra-del-fuego.html. http://www.victory-cruises.com/patagonian_plants.html http://www.ranker.com/list/survivor-list-of-the-worst-villains-in-surivor-history/theothermother  "Guanaco." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 25 May 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanaco. "Kingfisher." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingfisher>. Website "Magellanic Penguin." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magellanic_Penguin>.

  25. Bibliography • "Sport Fishing - Patagonia Chile - Nature and Adventure - Magallanes." Patagonia-Chile. SERNATUR and Gobierno Regional, 17 June 2003. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.patagonia-chile.com/informacion/pesca-in.php> • "Patagonian Plants." Your Adventure Specialists at the "Ends of the Earth" Web. 01 June 2011. <http://www.victory-cruises.com/patagonian_plants.html>

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