24 Nov 2018
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi)
I immediately thought of ptarmigans of northern Europe when I encountered this seedsnipe. It is in fact a short-legged wader living on plants and seeds. It…
17 Dec 2014
Peru Pacific Iguana (Microlophus peruvianus)
The coast of Peru is a desert, and fresh water is only available from springs or rivers fed by the Andes. This lizard was far from any such resources, so I…
3 Dec 2014
Costus arabicus
Plant stands tall and vital and some use it in their garden. Here it's in the dark undergrowth of the forest not far from the river by SouthWild Pantanal.…
2 Dec 2014
Costus arabicus
This species I found in the dark undergrowth of the forest not far from the river by SouthWild Pantanal. Native range is Caribbean and South America.…
9 Nov 2013
Amazon Lava Lizard (Tropidurus torquatus)
These lizards were common alongside the path following the Iguaçu Falls.
26 Nov 2012
Chamaecostus acaulis
An incredibly fragile inflorescence. It's a kind of ginger and is edible. I found them in many dense groups on the jungle floor not far from where the…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)
Also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497