16 Dec 2023

Shorthorn Kitespider (Gasteracantha sanguinolenta)

Elevation: 733 meters.

by morten

16 Dec 2023

Shorthorn Kitespider (Gasteracantha sanguinolenta)

Elevation: 733 meters.

by morten

15 Dec 2023

Argiope sector

Elevation: 139 meters.

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13 Dec 2023

Argiope sector

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28 May 2023

Myrvier (Salix glauca)

Sjølitjernet i Skogbygda er omkranset av myr og sumpaktig landskap der mange myrbundne arter som Myrvier (Salix glauca) trives. Hele bestanden av myrvier er…

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20 Oct 2019

South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

The South African ground squirrel (Geosciurus inauris) squirrel is as cute to us humans as any species of squirrels with their fast pace an entertaining…

by morten

24 Nov 2018

Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could…

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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…

by morten

7 May 2018

Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)

A brief encounter with the rare Indian sloth bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus) as it quenches its thirst. It's the height of the dry season, with temperature…

by morten

11 Nov 2016

Laurel Dodder (Cassytha filiformis)

A hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) struggling to push through the entangled vines of the laurel dodder. This is a parasitic species getting all it…

by morten