Chickenweed Purslane (Portulaca quadrifida)

Chickenweed Purslane (Portulaca quadrifida)

Native range is Tropical & Subtropical Old World to Southwest Pacific Elevation: 127 meters.


Purslane (Portulaca sp)

Purslane (Portulaca sp)

A very small plant that is very easy to miss unless you get down on your knees. One of the currently five Portulaca species on Socotra Elevation: 918 meters.……


Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

The landscapes of Damaraland are incredibly beautiful, and when you encounter a group of desert elephants in the soft hues of sunrise, it takes your breath…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

The Indian elephant is commonly seen throughout the open landscape of Corbett National Park, but every now and then you are lucky to encounter them in the…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

I had many amazing elephant encounters during my stay in this diverse and beautiful park, but this one touched me deeply as the encounter happened not only…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

The Indian elephant is commonly seen throughout the open landscape of Corbett National Park, but every now and then you are lucky to encounter them in the…


Itatiaia Gecko 02

Itatiaia Gecko 02

The second of many species of Gecko in the park. Altitude: 1021 metres. Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-)


Itatiaia Gecko 01

Itatiaia Gecko 01

As with buildings in Pantanal and the Amazon rainforest, there are geckos here in the buildings of Hotel do Ype. This night was particularly rich in insects…