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…
5 Dec 2014
Vellozia glauca
Only a few days, perhaps weeks a year vellozia glauca produces huge and wonderful flowers. I was very grateful to be here at the very end of this short period.…
5 Dec 2014
Vellozia glauca
On my way into Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park, a tiny protected area on the immensely diverse Cerrado of Brazil, I saw this colorful flash of pink in the…
2 Dec 2014
Julia (Dryas iulia)
Julia (Dryas iulia) turned up as I was photographing flowers alongside one of the trails around SouthWild Pantanal.
27 Nov 2014
Gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)
During my visit I saw many species of butterflies on the many sandbanks, like t his gulf fritillary (Dione vanillae). Capybaras and other mammals leave behind…
27 Nov 2014
Juno Longwing (Dione juno)
During my journeys on the rivers I saw many species of butterflies on the sandbanks, like this juno longwing (Dione juno). Capybaras and other mammals leave…