5 Feb 2023
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
I've noticed Blanford's Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis) much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and Socotra Rock Gecko…
1 Feb 2023
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
A common species revealing its location when darting to safety as you step near its location. If you see it from a distance you might get very close if you…
3 Feb 2015
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
This is one of several species of small reptiles found on Socotra, and it was right in front of me for quite some time before I noticed it. Even though I was…
2 Feb 2015
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
A very common resident on lower altitudes, as here on the slopes around the Detwah lagoon of west Socotra there are plenty food and places to hide. They are…
5 Jul 2014
Maurgullbasse (Protaetia cuprea)
Om du ikke ser denne fantastiske billen, så kan du høre den dype summingen når den flyr. Hver sommer ser jeg noen få slå seg ned på de få nellikene jeg har i…
8 Dec 2011
Golden-mantled Tamarin (Saguinus tripartitus)
This monkey has inspired the Anangu Quichua community, as this is the logo of Napo Wildlife Center! They are quite small - up to 24 cm/9.4 inches from nose to…
2 Jul 2010
Gullbasse (Cetonia aurata)
Denne billen har en dyp summing når den flyr sin litt klumsete flukt. Jeg ser den flere ganger hver sommer, og her sitter den og spiser av en mjødurt som det…