9 Dec 2011
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
An unfortunate turtle being drowned and asphyxiated - no chance of survival here! I assume the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) knows how the different prey…
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 collared tree runner (Plica plica). A glimpse of…
8 Dec 2011
Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)
I wonder when the caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) goes hunting, as I only saw lazy and super relaxed individuals on branches overhanging the water. I can…
8 Dec 2011
Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)
The caiman lizard (Dracaena Guianensis) is 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…
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)
Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis) is also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497
27 Nov 2011
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)
Green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a beautiful and large reptile that is very difficult to see - despite its size! Alongside the Rio Palenque in Rio Palenque…