Cocculus balfourii

Cocculus balfourii

On my way down from my 2 nights in the Haghier mountains I encountered many incredible plant species, many only found here. As it was my last day time was in…


Buttsnutefrosk (Rana temporaria)

Buttsnutefrosk (Rana temporaria)

Det har vært kalde vintre de siste årene, og for noen vintre siden døde masse frosk av okygenmangel i dammen ovenfor Ingierstrand bad. Når isen hadde gått den…


Caiophora chuquitensis

Caiophora chuquitensis

An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range…


Caiophora chuquitensis

Caiophora chuquitensis

An incredibly spiny plant! There is not one part that is spineless, so I guess only insects are able to harm this plant! Altitude: 3671 metres. Native range…


Nasa grandiflora

Nasa grandiflora

A large and conspicuous flower on a rather hostile plant! It's tempting to touch the large flower, but doing so will most likely result in a painful sting like…


Nasa grandiflora

Nasa grandiflora

The stinging hairs of nasa grandiflora are not easily seen on the face of the leaf, but they are there! It's the dark ones. Native range is Colombia to Peru.…


Padde (Bufo bufo)

Padde (Bufo bufo)

Padden er desverre ofte å se paddeflat - altså overkjørt på veien! Det er jo tegn på at den er ganske vanlig i området, men kan også bety at den trives godt i…