Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store! This is one of the…


Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

Pekea Nut (Caryocar brasiliense)

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store! Popular names: Pequi…


Physalaemus sp

Physalaemus sp

It looks much like Whistling frog (Physalaemus albonotatus), but I'm not certain, as I don't recorded whether this one had the miauing sound or not. So any ID…


Whistling frog (Physalaemus albonotatus)

Whistling frog (Physalaemus albonotatus)

The sound of this frog is hilarious, and I immediately wanted it as a ring tone! Especially fascinating when you reach a pond with 10+ individuals all miauing…


Leptodactylus chaquensis

Leptodactylus chaquensis

This frog was one of several of the species roaming the ground around the buildings of SouthWild Pantanal. I had to be careful where I put my feet, so a…


Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

This bird is so well camouflaged that even though you know what to look for you will easily miss it. As a visitor you'll need help from the locals, as their…