Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…


Himalayan Mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum)

Himalayan Mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum)

Himalayan Mayapple is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3874 meters. Native range is Northeast Afghanistan to Central China.…


Himalayan Mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum)

Himalayan Mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum)

Himalayan Mayapple is found in Sikkim's alpine biome to 4500 meters elevation. Elevation: 3721 meters. Native range is Northeast Afghanistan to Central China.…


Berberis hookeri

Berberis hookeri

Elevation: 3320 meters. Native range is Central Nepal to North Myanmar and South Tibet.


Cissus paniculata

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter of this species of vine on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…


Cissus hamaderohensis

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature specimen is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This individual both…


Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear. I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could not believe it when…


Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)

Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)

A brief encounter of the rare Indian Sloth Bear as it quenches its thirst. It's the height of the dry season, with temperature reaching 45 degrees Celsius it's…


Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

A scruffy and lethargic polar bear resting on a shore on an islet that not long ago was under a glacier. While the polar bear struggles with less sea ice, the…