8 Nov 2018
King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…
8 Nov 2018
King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…
24 Nov 2013
Fernseea itatiaiae
This species grows in the inaccessible and more rocky terrain, so you'll see it in steep slopes and outcrops and cracks in the rocks above the road. It is…
24 Nov 2013
Fernseea itatiaiae
This species grows in the inaccessible and more rocky terrain, so you'll see it in steep slopes and outcrops and cracks in the rocks above the road. It is…
14 Nov 2013
Bromelia sylvicola
This was the only bromeliad species I encountered while in the Pantanal. It's a large plant and easy to see during flowering when the intense red leaves form…
7 Nov 2013
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
There are two prominent species of birds around Iguaçu Falls, one being the common black vulture. You'll see it in groups lounging in treetops, or simply…
29 Nov 2012
Tillandsia samaipatensis
This species can grow to huge specimens with enormous inflorescences that dangles in the wind from the sheer cliffs of Refugio Los Volcanes. The specialised…
26 Nov 2012
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
As I'm sitting on the edge of the sheer cliff to cool off in the strong updrafts, this juvenile was checking me out a couple of times. Usually you only see…
26 Nov 2012
Wild Pineapple (Ananas sp)
As I got close to the Huanchaca Plateau I noticed many new types of plants compared to further down the slopes of the plateau, and it seemed to increase as I…
30 Nov 2011
Guzmania squarrosa
One of the most beautiful of the Bromeliads. It's striking from afar and up close.
Altitude 2109 metres.
Native range is South America.