Category: Rainforests
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Botanical Treasures
The island Terre Grande of New Caledonia has an old geographic age. It features a variety of landscapes and microclimates. Because of this, it harbours a wide variety of plant species. Many of them are endemic and still it seems relatively often that new plant species are discovered here. Making of: The flanks of the…
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Iguacu
On more than 300 cascaded the water of the Iguazu is descending to the lower valley of the Parana, where both streams meet each other. This area is surrounded by dense rainforest. A perpetual drizzle blesses it. This area is a hideaway for many animal and plant species. Making of: Besides the light. composition is…
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Good Old Peripatus
The Brazilian velvet worm (Peripatus acacicoi) climbs with its small stump feet over the palm of Marinha’s hand. It belongs to one of the most ancient species that is still inhabiting our planet. This species is supposed to have lived for more than 500 million years on this earth. Some scientist believe that Peripatus acacicoi…
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Eueides Isabella
Eueides Isabella Dianasa spreads its beautiful wings in a clearance in Itaipu forest. The shot of the Gulmohar tree with its red flowers serves as its watchtower. Making of: This butterfly was encountered on a guided tour through the Itaipu Biological reserve. The Eueidis butterfly was very frequent in this place although in other places…
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Capuchin Monkey
A young capuchin monkey is chewing on some branches of this ficus tree. It uses its tail as a fifth limb for when climbing. Making of: The Itaipu Biological Reserve Management offers guided tours to the protected rainforest at the protected forested boundary of Lake Itaipu. Here, capuchin monkeys are often seen. We could hear…
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Plush-crested Jay
The plush crested jay (Cyanocorax chrysops) sits at the boundary of the Iguacu falls this on a lower branch of an airplant covered tree. From this hunting post it would occasionally jump down to catch a cricket or grashopper. The colorful plumage might not suggest it, but the plush-crested heather is a close relative of…
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Mata Atlantica
The Atlantic forest (mata atlantica) in Minais Gerais, Brazil. In the heart of Brazil large stretches of wild mountain landscapes almost untouched by human civilisation still persists. Making of: To get a nice overview of the landscape of Minais gerais, go to the convention center just north of Ouro Preto. This picture was made in…
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Jacaral Close up
The lancet shaped head of the Jacaral. With its golden eyes that can only detect the warmth of object in its environment. Making of: This jacaral lives in the biological station of tres tipui reserve, Brazil. The picture was made in the same series than the previous Jacaral picture in this blog. A nice feature…
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Jacaral
The venomous jacaral (Bothrops jacaral) stands upright and shows its split tongue. It is an inhabitant of the Brazilian cerrado and with its golden infrared eyes it perceives the warmth of its environment. Making of: In the tres tipui nature reserve the jacaral lives and A. pulled it with a snake-rod so that it moved up.…
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Spanish Moss in Honey Island Swamp
Spanish moss covers the trunks of this cypress tree in the honey island swamp. The hot afternoon sun is damped by the hundred thousands of leaves of Honey Island Swamp. Making of: The “Cajun encounters” at the bridge across White Pearl River offers boat trips that bring you close to nature. Entering the small side…
Michael Emmerich 