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  • 'Lonesome George' Giant Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) from Pinta Island and Fausto Llerena the National Park Guard who brought George from Pinta in the 70's. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
Of the 11 sub-species surviving in Galapagos now  'Lonesome George' is the last one of his sub-species and now lives in captivity in the Charlse Darwin Station on Santa Cruz island.<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS
    LG143_Lonesome_George_&_Fausto_Llere...tif
  • 'Lonesome George' Giant Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) from Pinta Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
Of the 11 sub-species surviving in Galapagos now  'Lonesome George' is the last one of his sub-species and now lives in captivity in the Charlse Darwin Station on Santa Cruz island.<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS
    LG179_Lonesome_George.tif
  • 'Lonesome George' Giant Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) from Pinta Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
Of the 11 sub-species surviving in Galapagos now  'Lonesome George' is the last one of his sub-species and now lives in captivity in the Charlse Darwin Station on Santa Cruz island.<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS
    LG115_Lonesome_George.tif
  • Yellow-spotted River Turtle (Podocnemis unifilis)  CAPTIVE -REARING PROGRAM FOR REINTRODUCTION TO THE WILD<br />
CITES II VULNERABLE.<br />
Orinoco River, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, VENEZUELA. South America. <br />
L average 40cm, Wgt 9-12kg. Convex carapace widest at mid-point. Eggs oblong 11-32 per clutch. 50-70 days incubation. Herbacious plus carrion, molluscs, crustations & fish eggs.<br />
HABITAT: Mostly in secondary tributaries of main rivers. Only to main rivers during nesting season when sand banks exposed.RANGE: Amazonia, Llanos & Orinoco of Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia.<br />
Project from Base Camp of the Protected area of the Giant River Turtle (& Podocnemis unifilis). (Refugio de Fauna Sylvestre, Zona de Protecion de Tortuga Arrau, RFSZPTA)<br />
Ministery of Environment Camp which works in conjuction with the National Guard (Guardia Nacional) who help enforce wildlife laws and offer security to camp staff. From here the ministery co-ordinate with other local communities along the river to hand-rear turtles for the first year of their life and then release them. The ministery pays a salary to one person in each community that participates in the project as well as providing all food etc. The turtles are protected by law and there is also a ban on the use of fishing nets in the general area. During the egg laying season staff sleep on the nesting beaches to monitor the nests.  All nests layed on low lying ground are dug up and relocated to an area not likely to flood. They are then surrounded by a net to catch all hatchlings who will then spend the first year of their life in captivity to increase their chances of survival.
    OR55_Giant_River_Turtle_yearling.jpg
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Saddleback form (Geochelone elephantophus hoodensis)<br />
Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
This species is from Española or Hood Island. They have a very pronounced saddleback carapace. This is one fo the conservation sucess stories. In 1964 the entire population consisted of 3 males and 12 females. They were taken to the Charlse Darwin Research Station in 1965 and were the first tortoises to be bred in captivity. By 2000 the 1,000 young tortoise had been released back on Espaõla.
    1G1334_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Saddleback form (Geochelone elephantophus hoodensis)<br />
Charles Darwin Research Station. Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
This species is from Española or Hood Island. They have a very pronounced saddleback carapace. This is one fo the conservation sucess stories. In 1964 the entire population consisted of 3 males and 12 females. They were taken to the Charlse Darwin Research Station in 1965 and were the first tortoises to be bred in captivity. By 2000 the 1,000 young tortoise had been released back on Espaõla.
    1G1060_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Red-rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta agouti) captive<br />
Savannah, Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America<br />
RANGE: South America from Venezuela to Bahia, Brazil east of the Rio Negro and Rio Madeira.
    1SA1679 Red-rumped Agouti.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4289 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4386 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4254 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4249 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4632 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4288 Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Red-knobbed Coot or Crested Coot (Fulica cristata)<br />
CAPTIVE, ENDANGERED SPECIES.<br />
Cañada de los Pájaros Reserve where they have a breeding program.<br />
near Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_19Red-knobbed Coot.jpg
  • Monitors in Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Breeding Center<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
    4159 Breeding Center.jpg
  • Red-knobbed Coot or Crested Coot (Fulica cristata)<br />
CAPTIVE, ENDANGERED SPECIES.<br />
Cañada de los Pájaros Reserve where they have a breeding program.<br />
near Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_22Red-knobbed Coot.jpg
  • Red-knobbed Coot or Crested Coot (Fulica cristata)<br />
CAPTIVE, ENDANGERED SPECIES.<br />
Cañada de los Pájaros Reserve where they have a breeding program.<br />
near Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_54Red-knobbed Coot.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Breeding Center<br />
Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    4313 Breeding Center.jpg
  • Woodpecker Finch (Cactospiza pallidus)  CAPTIVE<br />
CDRS or Charlse Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
TOOL USING FINCH. It generally uses a cactus spine or twig to prize beetle larvae out of rotten wood.
    1G993_Woodpecker_Finch.tif
  • Galapagos Mockingbird (Nesomimusparvulus) CAPTIVE. Being handled for research purposes<br />
Santiago Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS<br />
There are 4 species of Mockingbirds in the islands. <br />
Also found on Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Isabela, Fernandina, Pinta, Marchena, Genovesa, Darwin and Wolf Islands.
    1G7244_Galapagos_Mockingbird.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3399_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3392_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3256_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3248_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3250_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE Male for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR2815_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR2786_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3273_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3221_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile CHARGING (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR2965_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Astrid Vargas Director of Life Lince insitu program<br />
Centro El Acebuche - Captive Breeding Centre, Donana Natural Park, Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
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  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3397_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR2784_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE juvenile.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
FUDECI (Fundacion para el Desarrollo de las Ciencias Fisicas, Matematicas y Naturales) an NGO rearing & reintroducing into the wild, Puerto Ayacucho, VENEZUELA South America<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.
    OR1573_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE juvenile.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
FUDECI (Fundacion para el Desarrollo de las Ciencias Fisicas, Matematicas y Naturales) an NGO rearing & reintroducing into the wild, Puerto Ayacucho, VENEZUELA South America<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.
    OR1565_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) CAPTIVE female for breeding to release young into the wild.<br />
CITIES 1 ENDANGERED SPECIES and almost extinct in the wild after being hunted for their skins.<br />
Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA. South America.<br />
Males reach 6m & Females 3.5m. They dig nests both on sandy beaches or in soil. Laying 15-70 eggs. The females stay near the nests and protect the young. Nest are heavily predated upon by Crab eating foxes and Tegue Lizards.<br />
HABITAT: Prefer mouths of primary tributaries of large rivers and seem to much prefer rivers through the Orinoco Savannahs to those through Orinoco forests. Travel large distances during the winter months into areas of lagoons and lakes to avoid fast flowing currents of the main rivers.<br />
DISTIBUTION: Orinoco River of Colombia and Venezuela and Trinidad.<br />
The Llanos are flood plains stretching north of the Orinoco River to the Andean foothills, covering 300,000sq km in Venezuela and another 220,000 sq km in Colombia. This area has poor soil but is rich in its river systems which floods in the wet season leaving shallow marshes which nourish a high concentration of birds and animals.
    OR3396_Orinoco_Crocodile.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_361Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_166Iberian Lynx.tif
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
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  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _258_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_156Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) swimming underwater<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Near streams and rivers form Nova Scotia to Minnesota and Virginia.<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    Glyptemys_insculpta_Pete_Oxford_170.jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_234Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_279Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_447Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_385Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_315Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_313Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_285Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_226Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • Andean Marsupial tree frog(Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining populationAndean Marsupial tree frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) tadpole<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Central & north Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Andean & inter andean valleys north & central Ecuador. 2,200-3,500m.<br />
Endangered declining population
    20150226_Gastrotheca_riobambae_tadpo...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _346_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _321_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _310_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _297_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
lion with half white genes<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _300_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _260_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _244_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _250_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _223_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _197_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • White lion (Panthera leo)<br />
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve<br />
Eastern Cape<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Captive bred white (leucistic) lions<br />
CAPTIVE
    20130705_White lion _190_©Pete Oxfor...jpg
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
JUB a wild-caught male lynx from Sierra Morena. When caught it was in very bad condition having also nearly lost an eye after a suspected fight with another, more dominant, lynx.  It was brought into the EXSITU captive rearing centre of Acebuche in Doñana. This male now forms part of the breeding stock of the captive reared animals which are bred for future release back into the wild.  He is undergoing a thorough medical check-up after having shown signs of lethargy and general loss of condition. <br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-14_415Iberian Lynx.jpg
  • Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Damp woodlands, forests and soft dirt. Flooded areas for breeding only. Eastern United States<br />
Threatened species in Massachusetts & Michigan. Protected species in New Jersey.Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Damp woodlands, forests and soft dirt. Flooded areas for breeding only. Eastern United States<br />
Threatened species in Massachusetts & Michigan. Protected species in New Jersey.
    Ambystoma_opacum_pete_Oxford_1.jpg
  • Ocelot (Felis (Leopardus) pardalis) eating a baby goat CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon Rain Forest. ECUADOR. South America<br />
Range: Forest and steppe from Arizona to n Argentina.<br />
Small cat weighing 11 - 16kgs. They prey on small mammals, birds, reptiles and are equally at home on the ground and in trees.  They are excellent climbers and swimmers.
    28136_Ocelot.tif
  • Ocelot (Felis (Leopardus) pardalis) carrying a baby goat CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon Rain Forest. ECUADOR. South America<br />
Range: Forest and steppe from Arizona to n Argentina.<br />
Small cat weighing 11 - 16kgs. They prey on small mammals, birds, reptiles and are equally at home on the ground and in trees.  They are excellent climbers and swimmers.
    28121_Ocelot.tif
  • Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)<br />
Gujarat. INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
These snakes measure about 1,5 meters. They are extremely variable in colour and markings. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Cobras have a varied habitat. They do not occur in arid deserts  or in elevations above 1,800 meters but found in heavy jungles, open cultivated land and even populated areas where old masonry forms ideal refuge. Throughout Indian subcontient to southern China in the east, Philippines in the south as well as the Andamans and Sri Lanka.<br />
They are usually non aggresive and often exceedingly timid but become aggresive if disturbed. Young are much for dangerous than adults and strike repeatedly with determination.  When alarmed they adopt the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third of the total length of the snake.  While standing erect it sways backwards and forewards, hissing in an explosive manner.<br />
VENEMOUS and poison glands are active from birth.<br />
Cobras feed on rats, frogs, toads and invetebrates eggs but will also take birds, lizards and other snakes - even cobras.<br />
Cobras lay soft-shelled elongated eggs. The parents cohabit before pairing and one or both will guard the eggs and incubate.
    IND3714_Spectacled_Cobra.tif
  • Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)<br />
Gujarat. INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
These snakes measure about 1,5 meters. They are extremely variable in colour and markings. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Cobras have a varied habitat. They do not occur in arid deserts  or in elevations above 1,800 meters but found in heavy jungles, open cultivated land and even populated areas where old masonry forms ideal refuge. Throughout Indian subcontient to southern China in the east, Philippines in the south as well as the Andamans and Sri Lanka.<br />
They are usually non aggresive and often exceedingly timid but become aggresive if disturbed. Young are much for dangerous than adults and strike repeatedly with determination.  When alarmed they adopt the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third of the total length of the snake.  While standing erect it sways backwards and forewards, hissing in an explosive manner.<br />
VENEMOUS and poison glands are active from birth.<br />
Cobras feed on rats, frogs, toads and invetebrates eggs but will also take birds, lizards and other snakes - even cobras.<br />
Cobras lay soft-shelled elongated eggs. The parents cohabit before pairing and one or both will guard the eggs and incubate.
    IND3697_Spectacled_Cobra.tif
  • John's Earth Boa (Eryx johnii) Juvenile<br />
Gujarat, INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
A boa which can reach up to 90cm.  They are stout, heavy and muscular snakes more or less uniform in girth from head to tail with little constriction at the neck. The head scales are a little larger than the back scales. These snakes have a mental (chin) groove and a pronounced angular ridge on the muzzle. They have a short, stumpy, rounded tail and in general form very simular to the head. <br />
They are deft and speedy burrowers nosing their way into the earth by using the transvese ridge on its snout as a digging implement. On the ground it is slow moving.<br />
They feed mainly on mammalian like rats, mice and other small mammals which are killed by constriction. They are non-venemous.<br />
This boa is ovoviviparous and lays eggs.<br />
RANGE & HABITAT: Widely distributed in the plains of the Indian subcontinent. In hills up to 600 meters.<br />
STATUS: Common.<br />
Snake charmers who carry this species often mutilate the tail, making marking to suggest eyes and cutting a transverse incision at the tip, which leaves a scar suggesting a mouth. <br />
In south India they believe that a bite or lick from this snake can cause leprosy. In Punjab they believe that if one bites someone the same person will be bitten on each succeeding annivesary by the same snake, which will be visible only to its victim.
    IND3692_John's_Earth_Boa.tif
  • Russell's Earth Boa (Eryx conicus) Juvenile<br />
Gujarat, INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
A boa which can reach up to 70cm. The females are larger than the males. They are stout snakes with a short body and heavy, tail tapering very rapidly so that it is conical in shape. The head is moderately elongated. They vary from light brown to deep chocolate. It is a terrestrial snake that burrows into loose soil waiting for its prey which tends to be small mammals, ground feeding birds and frogs to pass by and graps them. They are non-venemous and constrict their prey.<br />
This boa is ovoviviparous and lays eggs.<br />
RANGE & HABITAT: Generally in arid areas but not confined to such tracts. From the base of the Himalayas to the extreme south of India and Sri Lanka. <br />
STATUS: Common.
    IND3682_Russell's_Earth_Boa.tif
  • Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)<br />
Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
These snakes measure about 1,5 meters. They are extremely variable in colour and markings. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Cobras have a varied habitat. They do not occur in arid deserts  or in elevations above 1,800 meters but found in heavy jungles, open cultivated land and even populated areas where old masonry forms ideal refuge. Throughout Indian subcontient to southern China in the east, Philippines in the south as well as the Andamans and Sri Lanka.<br />
They are usually non aggresive and often exceedingly timid but become aggresive if disturbed. Young are much for dangerous than adults and strike repeatedly with determination.  When alarmed they adopt the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third of the total length of the snake.  While standing erect it sways backwards and forewards, hissing in an explosive manner.<br />
VENEMOUS and poison glands are active from birth.<br />
Cobras feed on rats, frogs, toads and invetebrates eggs but will also take birds, lizards and other snakes - even cobras.<br />
Cobras lay soft-shelled elongated eggs. The parents cohabit before pairing and one or both will guard the eggs and incubate.
    IND866_Spectacled_Cobra.tif
  • Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)<br />
Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
These snakes measure about 1,5 meters. They are extremely variable in colour and markings. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Cobras have a varied habitat. They do not occur in arid deserts  or in elevations above 1,800 meters but found in heavy jungles, open cultivated land and even populated areas where old masonry forms ideal refuge. Throughout Indian subcontient to southern China in the east, Philippines in the south as well as the Andamans and Sri Lanka.<br />
They are usually non aggresive and often exceedingly timid but become aggresive if disturbed. Young are much for dangerous than adults and strike repeatedly with determination.  When alarmed they adopt the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third of the total length of the snake.  While standing erect it sways backwards and forewards, hissing in an explosive manner.<br />
VENEMOUS and poison glands are active from birth.<br />
Cobras feed on rats, frogs, toads and invetebrates eggs but will also take birds, lizards and other snakes - even cobras.<br />
Cobras lay soft-shelled elongated eggs. The parents cohabit before pairing and one or both will guard the eggs and incubate.
    IND855_Spectacled_Cobra.tif
  • Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja)<br />
Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
These snakes measure about 1,5 meters. They are extremely variable in colour and markings. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Cobras have a varied habitat. They do not occur in arid deserts  or in elevations above 1,800 meters but found in heavy jungles, open cultivated land and even populated areas where old masonry forms ideal refuge. Throughout Indian subcontient to southern China in the east, Philippines in the south as well as the Andamans and Sri Lanka.<br />
They are usually non aggresive and often exceedingly timid but become aggresive if disturbed. Young are much for dangerous than adults and strike repeatedly with determination.  When alarmed they adopt the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third of the total length of the snake.  While standing erect it sways backwards and forewards, hissing in an explosive manner.<br />
VENEMOUS and poison glands are active from birth.<br />
Cobras feed on rats, frogs, toads and invetebrates eggs but will also take birds, lizards and other snakes - even cobras.<br />
Cobras lay soft-shelled elongated eggs. The parents cohabit before pairing and one or both will guard the eggs and incubate.
    IND840_Spectacled_Cobra.tif
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone sp)<br />
Highlands, Floreana Island<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador,  South America<br />
CAPTIVE
    20161121_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise_31.tif
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone sp)<br />
Highlands, Floreana Island<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador,  South America<br />
CAPTIVE
    20161121_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise_30.tif
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone sp)<br />
Highlands, Floreana Island<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador,  South America<br />
CAPTIVE
    20161121_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise_18.tif
  • Common Woolly Monkey (Lagothris lagothricha)<br />
Amazoonico Animal Rescue Center CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon Rain Forest<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Range: Upper Amazon Basin of Colombia, Ecuador, peru and Brazil west of Rios negro. <br />
Large diurnal arboreal monkey. They live in groups of 2 - 70 and are not territorial so groups overlap. They feed on fruit, leaves, seeds and anthropods. They forage daily in the upper and middle reaches of the forest canopy. Usually only found in primary forests.<br />
CITES 11.  They are the most intensively hunted monkey and as the females only breed every other year from the age of 6-8 years onwards they are becoming rare. At current hunting pressure this species is unable to maintain its population and are the first monkeys to disappear from a hunted area.
    22348_Common_Woolly_Monkey.jpg
  • Redtail Boa (Boa constrictor constrictor) CAPTIVE<br />
ECUADOR. South America
    20160226_Redtail_Boa_43.jpg
  • Redtail Boa (Boa constrictor constrictor) CAPTIVE<br />
ECUADOR. South America
    20160226_Redtail_Boa_14.jpg
  • Rainbow Boa pre-moult (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR. South America
    20160125_Rainbow_Boa_pre-moult_1.jpg
  • Glass Frog (Espadarana callistomma) Family Centrolenidae. CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of NW ECUADOR. South America
    Glass_Frog_MO1200.jpg
  • Glass Frog (Espadarana callistomma) Family Centrolenidae. CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of NW ECUADOR. South America
    Glass_Frog_MO1198.jpg
  • Glass Frog FEMALE & EGGS (Hyalinobatrachium aureoguttatum) <br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of northwest Ecuador on Colombian Border<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss.<br />
RANGE: Northern Ecuador, Colombia north to Panama
    20150220_Glass_Frog_FEMALE_&_EGGS_58.jpg
  • Glass Frog FEMALE & EGGS (Hyalinobatrachium aureoguttatum) <br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of northwest Ecuador on Colombian Border<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss.<br />
RANGE: Northern Ecuador, Colombia north to Panama
    20150220_Glass_Frog_FEMALE_&_EGGS_57.jpg
  • Caracal (Felis caracal) captive<br />
Makalali Private Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Found throughout Africa but more common further south
    20120817_Caracal_2.jpg
  • White-lined monkey frog (Phyllomedusa vaillanti)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon region<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Amazon Basin
    White-lined monkey frog_SL2.jpg
  • Tiger-leg monkey frog (Phyllomedusa tomopterna)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon region<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Amazon Basin
    Tiger-leg monkey frog_SL9.jpg
  • Strawberry treefrog (Hyla pantosticta)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
ne Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America
    Strawberry treefrog_SL23.jpg
  • Strawberry treefrog (Hyla pantosticta)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
ne Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America
    Strawberry treefrog_SL20.jpg
  • Splendid Leaf Frog (Agalychnis calcarifer)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of northwest Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss.
    Splendid Leaf Frog_SL7.jpg
  • Poison dart frogs (Dendrobates sylvaticus)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of northwest Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America
    Poison dart frogs_SL4.jpg
  • Maroon-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis litodryas)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Choco, NW Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Endangered. habitat loss
    Maroon-eyed tree frog_SL10.jpg
  • Lemon Harlequin Frog (Atelopus sp. spumarius complex)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Amazon region of SE<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
Amazon Basin<br />
Critically endangered<br />
New undescribed species
    Lemon Harlequin Frog_SL5.jpg
  • Imbabura tree frog (Hypsiboas picturatus)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Chocó Region of northwest Ecuador<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Declining species<br />
RANGE: Colombia, NW Ecuador,<br />
Lowland and submontane humid rainforest. 50-500m.
    Imbabura tree frog_SL1.jpg
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