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…
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…
9 Nov 2013
Amazon Lava Lizard (Tropidurus torquatus)
These lizards were common alongside the path following the Iguaçu Falls.
26 Nov 2012
Wandering spider (Phoneutria reidyi)
Deep inside Noel Kempff Mercado National Park there are few traces of human activities, and no other way to sleep than making a campground for the night. There…
16 Nov 2012
Caiophora chuquitensis
Caiophora chuquitensis is an incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude:…
16 Nov 2012
Caiophora chuquitensis
Caiophora chuquitensis is an incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude:…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis) is also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497
28 Nov 2011
Chuquiraga jussieui
Chuquiraga jussieui has an iconic inflorescence - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge infloresence at this altitude and with seemingly…