12 Dec 2023
Iphigenia socotrana
My first encounter of Iphigenia socotrana, and what a perfect specimen! 22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra, and with it extreme amounts of rain inundated…
14 Jul 2023
Ephedra gerardiana var. sikkimensis
Ephedra gerardiana var. sikkimensis is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 5300 meters elevation. Elevation: 3721 meters. Native range is Nepal to…
30 Jan 2020
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)
As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…
30 Jan 2020
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)
As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…
12 Nov 2018
Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)
A common species in Costa Rica, and a frequent visitor to easy meals provided by humans - just like the squirrels in Europe and North America, except it is not…
22 Apr 2018
Himalayan Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)
Himalayan gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is commonly seen in Corbett National Park. Common does not mean to be ignored as there are many situations…
14 Apr 2017
Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)
After an amazing morning I was moving on towards the next valley, but I did not get far before I encountered yet another exciting mammal – the third of the…
12 Apr 2017
Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)
This golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) mother and her very young offspring were winding down as the light of the setting sun was fading. I encountered this…
11 Apr 2017
Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)
A Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) family preparing for a new day of adventures. Yesterday I passed this very spot, and had what I thought an amazing…