Red Buffalo-Bur (Solanum sisymbriifolium)

Red Buffalo-Bur (Solanum sisymbriifolium)

This red buffalo-bur (Solanum sisymbriifolium) was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming…


Urolepis hecatantha

Urolepis hecatantha

This urolepis hecatantha was growing on the side of Cuiaba river - very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Native range is…


Mendoncia puberula

Mendoncia puberula

Mendoncia puberula is a vine growing very close to the river and I noticed it as it was hanging down toward the water. Native range is tropical South America.…


Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)

Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)

The huge jabiru stork (Jabiru mycteria) is a Pantanal icon, and I was in luck to encounter a few nests with chicks during my trips up and down the many rivers…


Gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)

Gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)

During my visit I saw many species of butterflies on the many sandbanks, like t his gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae). Capybaras and other mammals leave behind…


Juno Longwing (Dione juno)

Juno Longwing (Dione juno)

During my journeys on the rivers I saw many species of butterflies on the sandbanks, like this juno longwing (Dione juno). Capybaras and other mammals leave…