Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)

Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)

An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) knows how the different prey…


Collared tree runner (Plica plica)

Collared tree runner (Plica plica)

I was on my way down from the platform of the canopy tower, when I noticed this gorgeous and rather large collared tree runner (Plica plica).


Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

I wonder when the caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) goes hunting, as I only saw lazy and super relaxed individuals on branches overhanging the water.


Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

The caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) is a big lizard like this should be easy to spot due to its size (up to 120 cm/4 feet long), but not so. The only…


Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)

Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)

On the way to the Napo Wildlife center - right before the Anangucocha lake, the Aanangu creek opens up wide. It's like a small lake that seems to be the end of…


Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit…


Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)

Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)

Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis) is also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497


Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a beautiful and large reptile that is very difficult to see - despite its size! Alongside the Rio Palenque in Rio Palenque…


Tandayapa Bush-cricket 01 (Tettigoniidae)

Tandayapa Bush-cricket 01 (Tettigoniidae)

Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) 0.002500, -78.677500