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What is World Frog Day?
What is World Frog Day? Let me introduce you to World Frog Day, a special day celebrated on March 20 every year.This day is recognized globally as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of amphibian conservation,... -
How to Find the Ecuador Poison Frog
The Amazon rainforest of Ecuador is home to a variety of colorful and mysterious poison frogs. Among them, one of the easiest to observe is the Ecuador Poison Frog (scientific name: Ameerega bilinguis). In this article, I ... -
Amazon’s Pikachu?! How to Find the Cream-colored Woodpecker
Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus) Today, I’d like to introduce my personal favorite woodpecker, the Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus). The males, in particular, have a striking resemblance to Pikachu from Pokémon,... -
The Most Feared Creature in the Amazon Jungle by Indigenous People
Today, we introduce the most feared creature in the Amazon, known as "Conga" by the indigenous people. Conga refers to a species of ant called Paraponera clavata, also known as the Bullet Ant, which is one of the largest ants in the... -
Encountering a Green Anaconda in the Ecuadorian Amazon|Herping Ecuador
The Green Anaconda (Scientific Name:Eunectes murinus ) The Green Anaconda (Scientific Name:Eunectes murinus ) is known as the largest snake in the world. While it may be shorter than the Reticulated Python, it is undoubtedly one of the m... -
Discovering Manakins in Panama|A Manakins Paradise
Manakins are fascinating birds with a compact, stout body and a seemingly short neck, giving them an adorable appearance. Once you encounter these birds in the wild, it's impossible not to be captivated! In this blog, we introduce some o... -
Tody Motmot | The Smallest Motmot in the World
The Tody Motmot (scientific name: Hylomanes momotula) Introduction: What is the Tody Motmot? The Tody Motmot (scientific name: Hylomanes momotula) is the smallest bird in the Motmot family, known for its adorable appearance and vibr... -
The Crowned Spectacle|Observing the Tropical Royal Flycatcher in Panama
On my recent trip to Panama, I had the incredible opportunity to observe the Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Scientific Name: Onychorhynchus coronatus). This bird is best known for its stunning crest, which resembles a royal crown. Normally h... -
The Voice of the Jungle: The Mantled Howler Monkey
the Mantled Howler Monkey (scientific name: Alouatta palliata) A low, resonant growl echoes through the jungle. If you visit the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, you may be surprised by a deep, rumbling sound coming fro... -
The World’s Most Colorful Turkey | Birdwatching in Guatemala
The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) Introduction The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a rare bird species found only in limited regions worldwide. This species is distributed across the Yucatán Peninsula, spanning Mexico, B...
