9 Dec 2011
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the snake knows how the different prey manages air, and that a…
9 Dec 2011
Collared tree runner (Plica plica)
I was on my way down from the platform of the canopy tower, when I noticed this gorgeous and rather large tree lizard.
8 Dec 2011
Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)
I wonder when these lizards go hunting, as I only saw lazy and super relaxed individuals on branches overhanging the water.
8 Dec 2011
Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)
A big lizard like this should be easy to spot due to its size (up to 120 cm/4 feet long), but not so. The only thing that gave it away was the long tail…
7 Dec 2011
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
On the way to the Napo Wildlife center - right before the Anangucocha lake, the Aanangu creek opens up wide. It's like a small lake that seems to be the end of…
4 Dec 2011
Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit closer you'll see a rather peaceful being.…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)
Also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497
27 Nov 2011
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)
A beautiful and large reptile that is very difficult to see - despite its size! Alongside the Rio Palenque in Rio Palenque Biological Centre I found quite a…