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…
9 Nov 2016
Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
This is a terribly lonely tortoise. It was removed from its homeland of Madagascar decades ago to this island (Bird Island) when the island was a coconut and…
7 Nov 2016
Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
This giant tortoise species is named after one of the largest atolls in the world, Aldabra, which is also its last stronghold after centuries of human…
17 Dec 2014
Peru Pacific Iguana (Microlophus peruvianus)
The coast of Peru is a desert, and fresh water is only available from springs or rivers fed by the Andes. This Peru Pacific iguana (Microlophus peruvianus) was…
13 Dec 2014
Pseudophasma blanchardi
The forest around the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is teaming with insects and some are really hard to see, like this pseudophasma…
7 Dec 2014
Passiflora mansoi UV
Perhaps equally beautiful in UV as in visible light? -15.2997,-55.8406
6 Dec 2014
Passiflora mansoi
Many of the fruits are edible and even very sweet, including Passifloras. Native range of passiflora mansoi is central Brazil.