South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

The ground squirrel is as cute to us humans as any species of squirrels with their fast pace an entertaining antics. But their lives are faced with the exact…


Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)

Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)

A common species in Costa Rica, and a frequent visitor to easy meals provided by humans - just like the squirrels in Europe and North America, except it is not…


Ekorn | Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

Ekorn | Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

This summer has been the most fun in all the years I've lived here, when it comes to squirrels. For some reason at least two female squirrels have made nests…


Talinum triangulare

Talinum triangulare

This species was in some places growing in dense groups, and as all were in bloom I could see a dense pinkish carpet from afar. Outside flowering season the…


Talinum triangulare

Talinum triangulare

This species was in some places growing in dense groups, and as all were in bloom I could see a dense pinkish carpet from afar. Native range is Tropical &…


Frankenia triandra

Frankenia triandra

Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Peru to Argentina.…


Frankenia triandra

Frankenia triandra

Grows close to hot springs, and is thus salt and mineral tolerant. Altitude: 4402 metres. Native range is Peru to Argentina. -18.098056,-69.029444…