Heatwave and only one tree for shade

A herd finding shade under a lone tree

These Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) are huddled together, not for warmth, but in desperation for shade. This was the only tree standing in a vast stretch…


Cocculus balfourii

Cocculus balfourii

On my way down from my 2 nights in the Haghier mountains I encountered many incredible plant species, many only found here. As it was my last day time was in…


Giant Red-winged Grasshopper (Tropidacris cristata)

Giant Red-winged Grasshopper (Tropidacris cristata)

The forest around the Amazon Research and Conservation Center is teaming with insects (ARCC), and on the base of a tree I found many attracted to sap coming…


Diophanes salvifolius

Just walking amongst the buildings of Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) will reveal lots of insects, and this female diophanes salvifolius is one…


Iguaçu Grasshopper 02

Iguaçu Grasshopper 02

One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


Iguaçu Grasshopper 01

Iguaçu Grasshopper 01

One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


Grønnløvtege (Elasmostethus interstinctus)

Grønnløvtege (Elasmostethus interstinctus)

Dette var en uvanlig varm og herlig oktoberdag! Fjorden var blikkstille og det var fantastisk å kunne kjenne en siste rest av sommer så sent på høsten. I denne…


Red Tanager (Piranga flava rosacea)

Red Tanager (Piranga flava rosacea)

The color of this bird is like a flash of red in a sea of green! This bird definitely wants to bee seen, and despite several species of bird of prey, the…


Rainbow katydid (Tettigoniidae)

Rainbow katydid (Tettigoniidae)

Spotted on the grounds of the now out of business Santa Rosa – Chalalan’s neighbor. Please help med identify it - leave a comment :-)…


Crested rainforest grasshopper (Prionolopha serrata)

Crested rainforest grasshopper (Prionolopha serrata)

Crested rainforest grasshopper (Prionolopha serrata) is one of many large insects just outside my cabin. -14.426253,-67.919775