8 May 2019
Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
The first time I encountered this Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) I was surprised how small and cute looking they were. I had the misplaced assumption…
15 Nov 2013
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
As I was focusing on the many small and low plants in the sandy open spaces around the buildings of Pousada Xaraés, this six-banded armadillo (Euphractus…
13 Nov 2013
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
I encountered a few armadillos while in Pantanal, and this six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus) was racing in the open landscape. I had to run to keep…
7 Nov 2013
Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
During the hours between 18:00 and 09:00 when the Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side is closed, and only guests of the Hotel das Catarates have access,…
14 Nov 2012
Andean hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus nationi)
My first and only sighting the this species, and I was in luck as this species is hunted to such an extent that it's now red listed as vulnerable by IUCN. How…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves of barnadesia arborea leathery, pointy, thick and shiny. Native range is Ecuador and Peru. Altitude 3450 metres. Here you see the long spines.…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This barnadesia arborea was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing.…