Chalalan lizard 01

Chalalan lizard 01

The lizards are usually heard but not seen, and if seen it's usually in high speed away from you. This is one residing…


Stenocercus prionotus

Stenocercus prionotus

A Stenocercus prionotus hidden in plain view in the leaf-litter. Many reptiles are incredibly well camouflaged, and…


Madidid lizard

Madidid lizard

Please help me identify it - leave a comment. -14.424167,-67.921944


Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)

Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)

At this altitude, a cloudy day means low activity for a cold-blooded lizard. Here it's widening its left side to…


Liolaemus ornatus

Liolaemus ornatus

Liolaemus ornatus is one of many species of lizard found at the very high altitudes of the Bolivian Altiplano.…


Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)

Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)

An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the green anaconda…


Collared tree runner (Plica plica)

Collared tree runner (Plica plica)

I was on my way down from the platform of the canopy tower, when I noticed this gorgeous and rather large collared tree…


Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

I wonder when the caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) goes hunting, as I only saw lazy and super relaxed individuals on…


Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)

The caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) is a big lizard like this should be easy to spot due to its size (up to 120…


Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)

Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)

On the way to the Napo Wildlife center - right before the Anangucocha lake, the Aanangu creek opens up wide. It's like…


Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and…


Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)

Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)

Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis) is also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa…