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…
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…
15 Dec 2014
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
If you don't see the nunbirds you definitely hear them, as they are very vocal. I found many of them in the forest aorund the Amazon Research and Conservation…
25 Nov 2013
Itatiaia Spinetail (Asthenes moreirae)
I heard the song of Itatiaia spinetail (Asthenes moreirae) during both my days on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park, but it's really hard to see as it…
24 Nov 2013
Rhinoceros Beetle
During my 4 nights at Hotel do Ype, this night stood out as a particularly busy in regard to number of insects. It was very humid - the clouds were low - and…