Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Itatiaia lichen 03

Itatiaia lichen 03

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Southern Soldiers (Cladonia didyma)

Southern Soldiers (Cladonia didyma)

A thriving population of Southern Soldiers (Cladonia didyma). The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by…


Cladonia imperialis

Cladonia imperialis

A thriving population cladonia imperialis in Itatiaia National Park. Altitude: 2460 metres.


Cristalino fungus

Helosis cayennensis

Wherever you walk inside the Cristalino Reserve you'll see a huge diversity throughout the year. I was on my way back from the western canopy tower, and most…


Tufted capuchin (Cebus apella)

Tufted capuchin (Cebus apella)

This group of tufted capuchin (Cebus apella) raided the mango trees like there was no tomorrow!


Tufted capuchin (Cebus apella)

Tufted capuchin (Cebus apella)

In this angle I think the name tufted is appropriate, but it's more commonly known as the brown capuchin. This tufted capuchin (Cebus apella) is naturally part…


White-whiskered Spider Monkey (Ateles marginatus)

White-whiskered Spider Monkey (Ateles marginatus)

A group of spider monkeys was accompanying a group of capuchin monkeys. While the capuchins were busy raiding the mango trees in the garden of Cristalino…


Gray Brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)

Gray Brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)

Astonishingly this gray brocket (Mazama gouazoubira) was not startled by my approach (a 4x4), so I was able to take a couple of shots before it decided to move…


Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)

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…