Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry "buttons". This specimen grew…


Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)

Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)

Native range of reed-stemmed orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) is Trinidad to Bolivia.


Gran Sabana flower 008

Gran Sabana flower 008

A shrub I found close to the Kaimoran Lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Microlicia benthamiana

Microlicia benthamiana

Native range of microlicia benthamiana is the Guyana Shield.


False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)

False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)

I found this false meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata) growing in a small brook close by Kamoiran lodge. Native range is Tropical South America.


Kielmeyera sp

Kielmeyera sp

This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)

Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)

This tiny flower was growing close to the river (it's under water in the rainy season) behind Kamoiran lodge.


Clusia sp

Clusia sp

It's just 06:06 in the morning! After a very wet yesterday I was happy to see blue sky and a rising sun. A Clusia tree right outside my room was in bloom and…