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  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) FEEDING from Tamatave eastern rain forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8509_Panther_chameleon_feeding.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)<br />
Tamatave, Eastern rainforst of MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8351_Panther_chameleon.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)<br />
Tamatave, Eastern rainforst of MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8333_Panther_chameleon.jpg
  • Petter's chameleon (Furcifer petteri)<br />
Daraina Protected area. <br />
nw MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a small chameleon with a length of 150mm. The male of this species has 2 rostral protruberances. The body is green with frequent lighter vertical markings. Females possess two white spots on the anterior part of their flanks and males show a white mid-lateral stripe instead. <br />
RANGE: Dry and humid forests located in northern Madagascar.<br />
It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life.  Oviparous.Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer petteri is CITES 1 classification and is NOT allowed by the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA1762_Petters_chameleon.jpg
  • Jewel chameleon FEMALE (Furcifer lateralis) commonly encountered across the island except in NW MADAGASCAR. Usually found in open scrubby lowlands, gardens and degraded habitats and within humid or dry areas. It is also found in and around the capital of Antananarivo.<br />
A small chameleon that may reach a length of 22cm. Coloration varies from uniformly green to a beautiful mix of green, blue, yellow and red. Three dark circles and a longitudinal white line along hte flanks are visible in most individuals. Dark stripes radiate out from the eyes and males and females are similar.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Furcifer lateralis is CITES 11 classification BUT is one of four species that may be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the international pet trade.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8830_Jewel_chameleon.jpg
  • Lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) MALE. This species inhabits open areas, which even include crop fields. However its distribution is restricted to the southern highlands, Ambohijanahary Special Reserve in the west and in the central highlands from north of Ambositra to south of Fianarantsoa. MADAGASCAR.<br />
A medium sized chameleon of the Furcifer bifidus group that may reach a length of 20cm. They have a flat helmet and large but not parallel nasal appendages. Males are brownish grey with darker vertical bands. Two bright spots are always present on the anterior part of flanks. Females are green with two light spots more or less distinct.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma minor is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar <br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8821_Lesser_chameleon.jpg
  • Oshaughnessyi chameleon (Calumma oshaughnessyi) eastern forests from Zafimaniry to Andohahela National Park. MADAGASCAR.<br />
A large chameleon of the Calumma parsonii group that may reach a length of 35cm. It has large scales present on the body and limbs but small occipital lobes. A dorsal crest is present. This male is in breeding season and shows a colourful head with reddish nasal appendages.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma oshaughnessyi is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar <br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8225_Oshaughnessyi_chameleon.jpg
  • Parson's chameleon male (Calumma parsonii parsonii) NIGHTTIME SLEEPING POSITION. Eastern rain forests from Ranomafana National Park south to Andohahela. (either secondary or primary humid forests) MADAGASCAR<br />
This species is the heaviest (or largest bodied) in Madagascar with Furcifer oustaleti being the longest.  It may reach a length of 55cm. In this species the head bears a high triangular helmet without parietal crest but has paired rostral appendages present in the  males.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma parsonii is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8716_Parson's_chameleon.jpg
  • Short-horned chameleon (Calumma brevicornis) eastern rain or humid forests from northern tip to Fort Dauphin in the south. (either secondary or primary forests) MADAGASCAR<br />
It may reach a length of 33cm. There is a huge variation in size, colouration and adornments between populations. A dorsal crest is present in both sexes, but sometimes poorly developed in some populations. During breeding season the males may exhibit a red nasal appendage and bluish legs. (This male is photographed during breeding season)<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma brevicornis is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8434_Short-horned_chameleon.jpg
  • Baudrier's chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) FEMALE. Occurs in the eastern rain forest from Ranomafana National Park to Andohahela National Park. MADAGASCAR.<br />
This species is large with a length of 35cm and has divergent nasal appendages and a bold diagonal stripe present on each flank extending from behind the occiput to the inguinal region. Males are duller than females with white and green alternated stripes. <br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Furcifer balteatus is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8598_Baudrier's_chameleon.jpg
  • Green-eared chameleon (Calumma malthe) MALE. North-eastern rain or humid forests from the Tsaratanana and Marojezy massifs in  MADAGASCAR<br />
A medium chameleon that may reach a length of 26cm. They have well developed and fused occipital lobes - not separated by a notch. Lobes are composed of small scales. The rostral ridges merge to form a long nasal appendage. A dorsal crest is present in both sexes.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma malthe is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8508_Green-eared_chameleon.jpg
  • Tree frog (Heterixalus betsileo (?)) Antananarivo <br />
This frog has variable color morphs ranging from white to green and commonly seen in gardens around Antananarivo (Tana)<br />
Central highlands<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    MA38_Tree_frog.jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140409_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_10...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140409_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_87...jpg
  • Fiji black pearls<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearls_72_©Pete_...jpg
  • Fiji black pearls<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearls_61_©Pete_...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_46...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_43...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_52...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_39...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_14...jpg
  • Fiji black pearl farming<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearl_farming_30...jpg
  • Fiji black pearls<br />
Fiji produces various color 'black' pearls<br />
Savusavu island<br />
Fiji. South Pacific<br />
J Hunter Pearl Farm
    20140408_Fiji_black_pearls_70_©Pete_...jpg
  • Marsupial Frog (Gastroteca orophylax) also called keeper of the gold because of its color. Sitting in bromeliad<br />
Santa Barbara Sucumbios Province 2800 meters<br />
Cloud Forest ECUADOR. South America
    16246 Marsupial Frog.jpg
  • Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male with inflated pouch, Hood Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427313.jpg
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_453.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130305_Yellowbilled_stork_7.tif
  • Southern anteating chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Open glassland, Kalahari sandveld, shrubby semi-desert of w South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe & Namibia
    20121228_Southern_anteating_chat_1.tif
  • Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Open to semi-arid woodland and bushveld of tropical and subtropical Africa south of the Sahara.
    20120311_Marabou_Stork_21.tif
  • Ostrich (Struthio camelus) chick hatching<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Bushveld to desert of western parts of southern Africa and Mozambique
    20121113_Ostrich_chick_hatching_116.tif
  • Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20120530_Malachite_Kingfisher_39.tif
  • Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) fighting<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20131017_Egyptian_goose_fighting_7.tif
  • Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130320_Egyptian_goose_292.tif
  • Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrhynchus) and Smooth Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna zygaena) in the area’s largest fish market for artisanal fishermen, Santa Rosa Fishing Village, Santa Elena Peninsula, Ecuador
    Minden_00427933.jpg
  • Bigeye Thresher Shark (Alopias superciliosus) probably caught in gill nets, offloaded from fishing boats, Santa Rosa Fishing Village, Santa Elena Peninsula, Ecuador
    Minden_00427924.jpg
  • Flat-backed Spider Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), native to Madagascar
    00455971Flat-backed Spider Tortoise.jpg
  • Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) with tourists, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00446623.jpg
  • White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Migrant
    20120215_White_Stork_25.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_711.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_647.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_651.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_644.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_615.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_393.tif
  • Yellowbilled Stork (Mycteria ibis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130306_Yellowbilled_stork_77.tif
  • Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) feeding on tadpole<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Pools, Streams and marshy shorelines. Migrates to South Africa from Europe & Asia
    20120213_Wood_Sandpiper_feeding_on_t...tif
  • Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Pools, Streams and marshy shorelines. Migrates to South Africa from Europe & Asia
    20120312_Wood_Sandpiper_2.tif
  • Water dikkop (Burhinus vermiculatus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Near Water with suitable cover. Southern Africa
    20121205_Water_dikkop_1.tif
  • Spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Woodland, Savannah & tree-lined watercourses of Africa south of the Sahara
    20120901_Spotted_eagle_owl_99.tif
  • Giant eagle owl (Bubo lacteus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Woodland, Savannah & tree-lined watercourses of Africa south of the Sahara
    20121126_Giant_eagle_owl_35.tif
  • Giant eagle owl (Bubo lacteus)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Woodland, Savannah & tree-lined watercourses of Africa south of the Sahara
    20120621_Giant_eagle_owl_5.tif
  • Woodland Kingfisher (Halcyon senegalensis)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Woodland, dense savannah and riverine forests of Africa south of the Sahara
    20120313_Woodland_Kingfisher_5.tif
  • Natal francolin (Francolinus natalensis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Thickets of bush along rivers or hill slopes of ne Southern Africa
    20140207_Natal_francolin_6.tif
  • Namaqua Dove (Oena capensis)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Dryer regions of southern Africa
    20120215_Namaqua_Dove_11.tif
  • Ostrich (Struthio camelus) nest with chicks & eggs<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Bushveld to desert of western parts of southern Africa and Mozambique
    20121113_Ostrich_nest_29.tif
  • Ostrich (Struthio camelus) chick hatching<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Bushveld to desert of western parts of southern Africa and Mozambique
    20121113_Ostrich_chick_hatching_129.tif
  • Ostrich (Struthio camelus) chick hatching<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Bushveld to desert of western parts of southern Africa and Mozambique
    20121113_Ostrich_chick_hatching_104.tif
  • Ostrich (Struthio camelus) & chick<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Bushveld to desert of western parts of southern Africa and Mozambique
    20121112_Ostrich_&_chick_3.tif
  • Hamerkop (Scopus unbretta) feeding on platannas (Xenopus Wagler)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20120519_Hamerkop_feeding_on_platann...tif
  • Lilacbreasted Roller (Coracias caudata)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE:  Savannah & Open woodlands of South Africa north to Angola and Ethopia.
    20120214_Lilacbreasted_Roller_4.tif
  • Forktailed drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: woodland & savanna. Africa south of the Sahara
    20120526_Forktailed_drongo_8.tif
  • Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20140212_Egyptian_goose_1.tif
  • Cape turtle dove (Streptopelia capicola)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130513_Cape_turtle_dove_10.tif
  • Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)<br />
Marataba A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Any shoreline from seacoast to inland estuaries. Migrates to Africa from Europe, Asia, Japan
    20121119_Common_Sandpiper_27.tif
  • Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Any shoreline from seacoast to inland estuaries. Migrates to Africa from Europe, Asia, Japan
    20120213_Common_Sandpiper_7.tif
  • Crested francolin (Francolinus africanus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Montane scrub & grassland of South Africa to Ethiopia
    20131220_Crested_francolin_736.tif
  • Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: thornveld & dry  broadleafed woodland of southern Africa
    20120526_Burchell's_starling_2.tif
  • Blackwinged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Shallow waters of estuaries, pans and marshes almost worldwide except in Holarctic and South America
    20120305_Blackwinged_Stilt_18.tif
  • Blacksmith Plover (Vanellus armatus)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Shorelines of freshwater areas and open grasslands from South to East Africa
    20120521_Blacksmith_Plover_14.tif
  • African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) feeding<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20120210_African_Spoonbill_Feeding_3...tif
  • African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) feeding<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20120210_African_Spoonbill_Feeding_2...tif
  • African spoonbill (Platalea alba) feeding<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130305_African_spoonbill_feeding_2...tif
  • African spoonbill (Platalea alba)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20130718_African_spoonbill_12.tif
  • Abdim's Stork (Ciconia abdimii) during storm<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA
    20121118_Abdim's_Stork_16.tif
  • Indefatigable Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) and Domestic Cattle (Bos taurus), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00452118.jpg
  • Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) on nest with chick, Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00452138.jpg
  • Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) and Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) being fed fish guts from fisherman in market, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00446628.jpg
  • Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male with inflated pouch, Hood Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427313.jpg
  • Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch (Geospiza difficilis) pair feeding on blood from Nazca Booby (Sula granti), Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427380.jpg
  • Small Tree-Finch (Camarhynchus parvulus) studied for avian pox having blood drawn, highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00446607.jpg
  • Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo) pair with chicks, Mongolia
    Demoiselle_Crane_Minden_00477542.jpg
  • Prince Charles Stream Frog (Hyloscirtus princecharlesi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
Threatened species due to habitat loss.<br />
RANGE: Ecuador<br />
New to Science<br />
Named after Prince Charles
    20150225_Hyloscirtus_princecharlesi_...jpg
  • Cattleya nobilis Orchid<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20140903_Cattleya_nobilis_Orchid_2.tif
  • Black Skimmer (Ryncops niger)<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20140829_Black_Skimmer_19.tif
  • Black Skimmer (Ryncops niger)<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20140829_Black_Skimmer_2.tif
  • Przewalski’s Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) in winter, Khustain Nuruu Nature Reserve, Mongolia
    Minden_00477569.jpg
  • Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca turnerorum), a newly discovered species, Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador
    Minden_00446057_Gastrotheca_turneror...jpg
  • Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca turnerorum), a newly discovered species, Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador
    Minden_00446060_Gastrotheca_turneror...jpg
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20140828_Toco_toucan_5.tif
  • Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20140828_Toco_toucan_5.tif
  • Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) one of the more bizarre mammals in the world, their peculiar features include huge ears, bushy tail, long shaggy coast, rodent-like teeth and a skeletal 'probe-like' middle finger, Tsimbazaza Zoo, Madagascar
    Minden_00210174.jpg
  • Blue-winged mountain tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus)<br />
Western slopes of Andes<br />
Andes<br />
ECUADOR, South America<br />
Habitat & Range: Subtropical montane forests of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil
    20160828_Blue-winged_mountain_tanage...jpg
  • Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) at nest, Gobi Desert, Mongolia
    Minden_00477567.jpg
  • Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) caravan packing hay, Darkhad Depression, Mongolia
    Minden_00477556.jpg
  • Oasis, Hongryn Eels, Gobi Desert, Mongolia
    Minden_00477574.jpg
  • Asian White Birch (Betula platyphylla) forest, Mongolia
    Minden_00477527.jpg
  • Przewalski's Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) stallion grazing in winter, Mongolia
    Minden_00477532.jpg
  • Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus) rolled up in defensive posture, Gobi Desert, Mongolia
    Minden_00477535.jpg
  • Chuluut River canyon, Arkhangai, Mongolia
    Minden_00477525.jpg
  • Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) eggs and chick, Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia
    Minden_00477545.jpg
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