An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated – no chance of survival here! I assume the snake knows how the different prey manages air, and that a turtle can stay alive for longer without a breath of fresh air than rodents, as it was coiled around the turtle and kept it submerged for a very [...]
I wonder when these lizards go hunting, as I only saw lazy and super relaxed individuals on branches overhanging the water. I can understand they are slow in the morning but this is late in the afternoon. Perhaps it has just caught food and is simply digesting?
A big lizard like this should be easy to spot due to its size (up to 120 cm/4 feet long), but not so. The only thing that gave it away was the long tail hanging down from the branch it was resting on. It might be easier later in the day though, as this is [...]
On the way to the Napo Wildlife center – right before the Anangucocha lake, the Aanangu creek opens up wide. It’s like a small lake that seems to be the end of the journey – a cul-de-sac of sorts. It was here the oldest and largest Black Caiman in the area was watching us – [...]
Yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit closer you’ll see a rather peaceful being. Only the males are territorial and become aggressive when challenged by other males.
Also known as Tropidurus spp.
A beautiful and large reptile that is very difficult to see – despite its size! Alongside the Rio Palenque in Rio Palenque Biological Centre I found quite a dense population of them. Even among the dead leaves and the grey pebbles the Green Iguana can very difficult to see. Only when it darts off you [...]
Blåklokke (Campanula rotundifolia)
Forglemmegei (Myosotis)
Hvitveis (Anemone nemorosa)
In for landing on the Anaa atoll
Angel Falls
Bakkefiol (Viola collina)
Carrao river - Canaima lagoon
Stemorsblomst (Viola tricolor)
Stor jordhumle (Bombus terrestris)
Northern lights (Aurora borealis)
Hårfrytle (Luzula pilosa)
Fiskemåke (Larus canus)
Ekorn (Sciurus vulgaris)
Draconid meteors and Northern lights (Aurora borealis)
Hoppeedderkopp (Aellurius v-insignitus)
Tibouchina lepidota
Myrhatt (Potentilla palustris)
Roraima in the morning
Connellia quelchii
Nyresildre (Saxifraga granulata)
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