South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens)

South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens)

Ballestas Islands off Paracas in Peru is one of very few protected areas of the Puruvian coast, and it's teaming with life. This group of sea lions seems to…


Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is tropical South America and Cuba.


Eugenia punicifolia

Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…


Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)

Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)

The landing on Punta Espinoza is a wide open sandy beach amidst young lavarock, that looks like solidified manure. I saw many sea lion pups here, and this one…


Ugni myricoides

Ugni myricoides

Native range is Mexico to Bolivia. Ugni myricoides


Myrcia sp

Myrcia sp

A common shrub seen alongside the path to Roraima. Help me identify it - leave a comment!