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  • Andean Plump Toad (Osornophryne occidentalis) <br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Northwest ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
RANGE: <br />
New to science<br />
Cannot swim
    20150929_Osornophryne_occidentalis_6...jpg
  • Andean Plump Toad (Osornophryne occidentalis) <br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Northwest ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
RANGE: <br />
New to science<br />
Cannot swim
    20150929_Osornophryne_occidentalis_2...jpg
  • Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) ear-notching program<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Endangered species
    20131014_Black_rhinoceros_ear_notchi...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_dart...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant darted for GPS tracking collar for research. Andre Uys wildlife vet.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar mud-bathing at waterhole.  mountains backdrop<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, <br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120525_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) collaring<br />
<br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130129_African_elephant_collaring_...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_dart...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_dart...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant darted for GPS tracking collar for research. Andre Uys wildlife vet.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Elephant to be darted for GPS tracking collar for research.<br />
Marataba Reserve, Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120324_African_Elephant_to_be_coll...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar after mud-bathing.  mountains backdrop<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, <br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120525_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar mud-bathing at waterhole.  mountains backdrop<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, <br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120525_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar mud-bathing at waterhole.  mountains backdrop<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, <br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120525_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar mud-bathing at waterhole.  mountains backdrop<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, <br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120525_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) collaring<br />
<br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130129_African_elephant_collaring_...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) collaring<br />
<br />
 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130129_African_elephant_collaring_...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) collaring<br />
Limpopo Privince<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130131_African_elephant_collaring_...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) collaring<br />
Limpopo Privince<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130131_African_elephant_collaring_...tif
  • Glass frogs (Centrolenidae) FHGO Museum reference collection<br />
Quito. ECUADOR. South America
    20150212_Glass frogs in museum colle...tif
  • Glass frogs (Centrolenidae) FHGO Museum reference collection<br />
Quito. ECUADOR. South America
    20150212_Glass frogs in museum colle...tif
  • Glass frogs (Centrolenidae) FHGO Museum reference collection<br />
Quito. ECUADOR. South America
    20150212_Glass frogs in museum colle...tif
  • Glass frogs (Centrolenidae) FHGO Museum reference collection<br />
Quito. ECUADOR. South America
    20150212_Glass frogs in museum colle...tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)<br />
Marataba Park<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20121225_African_elephant_618.tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) with GPS tracking collar drinking at waterhole.   mountains backdrop<br />
, Marataba Park<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20120526_African_Elephant_with_GPS_t...tif
  • Saddleback form of Galapagos Giant Tortoise  (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV1386_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Foot of Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV514_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise_Foot.tif
  • Taking Biometric Data on Galapagos Giant Tortoise  (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV387_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Saddleback form of Galapagos Giant Tortoise  (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV240_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Saddleback form of Galapagos Giant Tortoise  (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV229_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Saddleback form of Galapagos Giant Tortoise  (Geochelone elephantophus)<br />
Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
In December 2008 a team of Galapagos National Park Guards, Scientiests and Vets spent 2 weeks on the volcano capturing 1663 Giant Tortoises to take blood samples and biometric data. The blood was sent to the USA for DNA analysis. Object to look for Pinta female for Lonesome George.  Distinct saddleback forms like Lonesome George found. Also Floreana genes were previously found. There seems to be a mixed gene pool possible from tortoises swimming ashore from ship wrecks etc.
    WV20_Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Researchers planting Opuntia Cactus<br />
South Plaza Island<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20161215_Researchers_planting_Opunti...tif
  • Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) with PAT (Satellite Tag) (PAT tag means Pop off Archival Tag) These tags are designed to release and float to the surface on a programable date. The tag determines its location using a light sensor (Geo location) thereby measuring latitude and longitude.<br />
The project is a multi-institutional venture between US Davis, CDRS and GNPS in order to study Shark migration between Cocos, Malpelo and Galapagos Islands and possibly the coast of Ecuador and the local usage of biodiverse and shark loving habitat around Wolf and Darwin Islands. 'Shark Hotspots'.<br />
Off of Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    2D210_Whale_Shark_with_PAT_tag.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-24_631-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_545-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_569-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar and Rabbit he has just caught.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-05-24_917-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Collared male seen in yard of private house near Andujar.<br />
Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. 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-2009-06-25_197-Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Collared male seen in yard of private house near Andujar.<br />
Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. 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-2009-06-25_161-Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Collared male seen in yard of private house near Andujar.<br />
Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. 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-2009-06-25_126-Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Collared male seen in yard of private house near Andujar.<br />
Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. 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-2009-06-25_112-Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Collared male seen in yard of private house near Andujar.<br />
Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. 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-2009-06-25_89-Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_538-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) female & male one year old offspring with GPS tracking collar. She is rebuffing him as it is time for him to move out of her territory as she now has a new little of cubs.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_241-Ib.Lynxes.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_370-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_362-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_354-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_312-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_342-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar and Rabbit he has just caught.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_292-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar and Rabbit he has just caught.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_303-Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) female & male one year old offspring with GPS tracking collar. She is rebuffing him as it is time for him to move out of her territory as she now has a new little of cubs.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_248-Ib.Lynxes.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) female & male one year old offspring with GPS tracking collar.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_197-Ib.Lynxes.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) female & male one year old offspring with GPS tracking collar. She is rebuffing him as it is time for him to move out of her territory as she now has a new little of cubs.<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-22_239-Ib.Lynxes.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-20_1357IB.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-10_1149Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) Male one year old with GPS tracking collar<br />
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Mediterranean woodland of Sierra Morena, north east 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. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss and road accidents, but the most critical threat today is the reduced numbers of wild Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) within the lynx's range. The rabbits are the principal food source of the lynx and they are suffering from deseases such as Myxomatosis & Rabbit haemoragic virus. The lynx is also suffering from 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-2009-04-10_1145Ib.Lynx.tif
  • Phantasmal poison dart frog guarding its eggs (Epipedobates tricolor)<br />
Forests SW ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Although they are primarily terrestrial frogs they lay their eggs in clusters on top of leaves and then guard them. The skin on this frog has been found by scientists to have analgesic compounds (epibatidine and epiquinamide) the former being 200 times more powerful than morphine as a pain killer with no apparent side effects.
    Phantasmal poison dart frog_SL22.jpg
  • Phantasmal poison dart frog guarding its eggs (Epipedobates tricolor)<br />
Forests SW ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Although they are primarily terrestrial frogs they lay their eggs in clusters on top of leaves and then guard them. The skin on this frog has been found by scientists to have analgesic compounds (epibatidine and epiquinamide) the former being 200 times more powerful than morphine as a pain killer with no apparent side effects.
    706 Poison dart frog.jpg
  • Tagging Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyma lewini)<br />
The project is a multi-institutional venture between US Davis, CDRS and GNPS in order to study Hammerhead Shark migration between Cocos, Malpelo and Galapagos Islands and possibly the coast of Ecuador and the local usage of biodiverse and shark loving habitat around Wolf and Darwin Islands. 'Shark Hotspots'.<br />
Off of Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    2G2018_Tagging_Hammerhead_Shark.jpg
  • Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) with PAT (Satellite Tag) (PAT tag means Pop off Archival Tag) These tags are designed to release and float to the surface on a programable date. The tag determines its location using a light sensor (Geo location) thereby measuring latitude and longitude.<br />
The project is a multi-institutional venture between US Davis, CDRS and GNPS in order to study Shark migration between Cocos, Malpelo and Galapagos Islands and possibly the coast of Ecuador and the local usage of biodiverse and shark loving habitat around Wolf and Darwin Islands. 'Shark Hotspots'.<br />
Off of Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    2D212_Whale_Shark_with_PAT_tag.jpg
  • Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)<br />
Clayton, GeorgiaEastern<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Near water or moist places in eastern USA
    Thamnophis_sirtalis_Pete_Oxford_14.jpg
  • Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE:  Deciduous or mixed forests, also open grasslands and pastures. Texas throughout the southeast and north to Michigan and southern Massachusetts.
    Terrapene_carolina_Pete-Oxford_22.jpg
  • Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE:  Deciduous or mixed forests, also open grasslands and pastures. Texas throughout the southeast and north to Michigan and southern Massachusetts.
    Terrapene_carolina_Pete-Oxford_3.jpg
  • Pigmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Northern Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Endemic to USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Coastal plains, sandhills, pine forests to wet or seasonally flooded forests.
    Sistrurus_miliarius_Pete_Oxford_8.jpg
  • Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Open woodlands, marshy meadows, floodplains, scrub forests and brushy grasslands of eastern USA to Mexico
    Terrapene_carolina_Pete_Oxford_7.jpg
  • Researcher Stephen Spear & Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis <br />
Hiwassee River, Cherokee National Forest<br />
Tennessee<br />
USA
    Stephen_Spear_Cryptobranchus_a._Alle...jpg
  • Researcher Stephen Spear weighing Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)<br />
Hiwassee River, Cherokee National Forest<br />
Tennessee<br />
USA
    Stephen_Spear_Cryptobranchus_a._Alle...jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Female<br />
MANIPULATED<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Frequently burned longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_124.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Female<br />
MANIPULATED<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Frequently burned longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_111.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Female<br />
MANIPULATED<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Frequently burned longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_106.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) shell detail<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_66.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Female<br />
MANIPULATED<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Frequently burned longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_76.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) at burrow entrance<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_40.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) at burrow entrance<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_12.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) at burrow entrance<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_8.jpg
  • Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) at burrow entrance<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
Threatened species in Georgia<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Longleaf pine & oak forests & sandhills & areas of good ground cover. Southeast USA
    Gopherus_polyphemus_Pete_Oxford_22.jpg
  • 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_347.jpg
  • Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)<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_53.jpg
  • Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)<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_42.jpg
  • Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)<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_23.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) at river<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_371.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_220.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_263.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_236.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_250.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_210.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_276.jpg
  • Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)<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_8.jpg
  • Southern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera)<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County. Georgia<br />
USA<br />
ENDEMIC TO USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Aquatic. Streams and rivers of south eastern USA except peninsula of Florida
    Eurycea_cirrigera_Pete_Oxford_9.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_189.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_186.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_162.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) at Gopher Tortoise burrow<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_26.jpg
  • Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) at Gopher Tortoise burrow<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve<br />
Telfair County, Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Long leaf pine sandhills of central plains of Georgia, southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that are populated with Gopher Tortoises.<br />
Federally listed as THREATENED SPECIES
    Drymarchon_couperi_Pete_Oxford_94.jpg
  • Seepage Salamander (Desmognathus aeneus)<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
North Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Seeps and moist areas around small streams, moist leaf litter, moss, under logs. Southern Appalachian Mountains of se Tennessee, sw North Carolina and n Georgia and Alabama
    Desmognathus_aeneus_pete_Oxford_1.jpg
  • Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) portrait showing heat-sensitive pit<br />
CAPTIVE<br />
Northern Georgia<br />
USA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Deciduous forests in rugged terrain and open, rocky ledges. Eastern USA
    Crotalus_horridus_Pete_Oxford_102.jpg
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