16 Nov 2013
Long-flower Tobacco (Nicotiana longiflora)
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I'm soon to…
16 Nov 2013
Solanum palinacanthum
Native range of solanum palinacanthum is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina. This plant has big spines high on its agenda, so apparently the leaves are delicious to…
16 Nov 2013
Solanum palinacanthum
Native range of solanum palinacanthum is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
16 Nov 2013
Solanum acerifolium
Native range of solanum palinacanthum is Bolivia, Brazil to Argentina.
15 Nov 2013
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
As I was focusing on the many small and low plants in the sandy open spaces around the buildings of Pousada Xaraés, this six-banded armadillo (Euphractus…
13 Nov 2013
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
I encountered a few armadillos while in Pantanal, and this six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus) was racing in the open landscape. I had to run to keep…
7 Nov 2013
Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
During the hours between 18:00 and 09:00 when the Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side is closed, and only guests of the Hotel das Catarates have access,…