14 Oct 2018
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…
2 Dec 2014
Cururu Toad (Rhinella diptycha)
After sunset a cacophony of frogs were calling and roaming the grounds of SouthWild Pantanal. This magnificent cururu Toad (Rhinella diptycha) was right…
24 Nov 2013
Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)
November is the mating season of the maldonada redbelly toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae). The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia…
24 Nov 2013
Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)
November is the mating season of the maldonada redbelly toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae), and I encountered lots of them mating. The very last couple of…
22 Nov 2013
Yellow Cururu Toad (Rhinella icterica)
This is my first night at Hotel do Ype in Itatiaia National Park, and I'm exploring the wide variety of nocturnal activities here. This large yellow cururu…
16 Nov 2012
Warty Toad (Rhinella spinulosa)
Toads are much more drought tolerant than frogs, and can thus tolerate loss of water for much longer. Just a few days ago water was flowing here, and now I met…