Underwater Neighbours
One aspect of the dazzling tropical biodiversity that is rarely highlighted is the amazing flora and fauna of rainforest streams and rivers. On a recent trip to Cocobolo Nature Reserve in eastern Panama, I decided to photograph a random sampling of these underwater beauties. Here’s a quick composite of just a few of those species – all found in in an area not much larger than an average living room… Photographed by RTPI President Twan Leenders for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project.
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An Amazon Gladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas boans) returns to its tree top home after being released. I caught it the night before in Cocobolo Nature Reserve in Panama where we are carrying out a research project on the frog-killing chytrid fungus and its effect on local amphibians, including several endangered species. More to come on that soon! Twan Leenders RTPI President
Read MoreGladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas boans)
Our crew is back from the field! RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser writes that this Gladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas boans) was a great way to end the trip. Sitting on the river side Sean says the call is unmistakable this time of year at the gorgeous Cocobolo Nature Reserve in Panama. There will be much more to come from a very successful week, including great photos and awesome finds, from Sean and RTPI President Twan Leenders soon.
Read MoreMalachite (Siproeta stelenes)
There is not much green to be seen right now in Chautauqua County, but thankfully we have some being digitally shipped to us from Costa Rica. RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser took this ridiculously awesome photo of a Malachite (Siproeta stelenes) butterfly blending so effortlessly into the landscape of its home. One of the more common species in Costa Rica, these stunning brush foot butterflies are always a pleasure to see if you are there, here, or anywhere!
Read MoreCloud Forest
Here is a little morning getaway for you to the warmth of Costa Rica. Sean describes it as walking in a dream of sorts with walls of green surrounding you and a constant mist in the air. These magical views are from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
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