19 Nov 2013
Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)
The number of plant species you see from the canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge is impressive. Unfortunately most are overlooked, as the visitors are…
15 Nov 2013
Pantanal plant (Waltheria)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. This species has very small…
15 Nov 2013
Pantanal plant (Waltheria)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Densely haired leaves gives a…
11 Nov 2013
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
During the dry season the water level is low and thus all remaining pools of water and rivers are packed with fish and other life forms. The river flowing…
10 Nov 2013
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
Once this was a river (or part of Iguaçu), but debris and silt from a great flood closed it off to form this lake. The lake is just a few metres away from the…