Wild Mandari

15/01/2025

07/01/2025

Posted • Megamind is real!
The pronotum or helmet of some treehoppers can be detached in case a predator try to hunt them, like in this Anchistrotus ap. , allowing them to scape. In the photo an adult is feeding on the sap of a plant.

26/12/2024

Posted • Anolis scypheus, known as the yellow-tongued or dim anole, is a fairly common forest-dwelling lizard in the western Amazonian region. They’re fairly hard to spot against the leaf litter, but we saw four total during our four-day stay in Yasuní National Park. Like other anoles, they have really interesting and colorful dewlaps, sporting red and blue patterns in contrast to their cryptic appearance
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19/12/2024

Posted • Mygale Citrouille
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Quelle belle rencontre cette mygale citrouille (appartenant probablement au genre Hapalopus), moi qui avait tant peur des araignées, me voilà vaccinée pour un moment 🥰

Cette aventure m'a également confronté à ma phobie des araignées, que j'ai dû combattre chaque jour, et qui aujourd'hui m'a appris à accepter cette peur viscérale, me permettant d'approcher ces animaux qui me passionnent et sur lesquels nos connaissances sont floues et biaisées par les diverses croyances culturelles.

Se dépasser, chaque jour, malgré la peur, malgré les doutes, c'est aussi faire évoluer son esprit, son corps, et avoir le bagage nécessaire pour parcourir des routes toujours plus escarpées.

17/12/2024

Posted • Nictibio o punta estaca grande
Great potoo
(Nyctibius grandis)

15/12/2024

Posted • Awesome antennas in this Lampyridae beetle.

Have and enjoy a happy Sunday.

25/11/2024

Posted • Another jewel of the jungle, a peacock katydid. When you get close, touch it, or the anyway the animal feels threatened it display this behavior trying to scare any potential predator. In itself this animal is very well camouflaged, but it has this secret weapon behind the wings…

15/11/2024

Posted • A unidentified frog photographed in situ in the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The Amazon is one of the most fascinating ecosystems to me personally - the sheer amount and diversity of life here is mind-blowing and a paradise for keen naturalists and photographers like myself.Any frog experts here that have a species suggestion? I tried identifying the individual but the frog world is too large for a newbie like me.

Taken near the wonderful .panga lodge.

31/10/2024

Seguimos con mas fuerza pera el bien comun!❤️🌱💚💪🤞🫶

31/10/2024

Very proud of being nominated for this award.

Posted • Last, but not least we present .panga from Ecuador, our sixth finalist of our TO DO Award 2025.

🌿 Founded in 2016, after extensive preparations and community consultations, they are committed to eco-tourism that protects the rainforest and enhances the economic conditions of local families. With a variety of tours including kayaking down the Tiputini River, bird watching, and culinary tours, each experience is designed to immerse guests in the breathtaking natural environment and rich Kichwa culture. Their efforts contribute significantly to conservation and cultural preservation, offering a responsible and enriching travel experience. 🛶🐦🌱

👉 Dive deeper into their visionary work at www.mandaripanga.com

28/09/2024

Posted • One of my favorite beetles photographed, a leaf beetle belonging to the Cryptocephalinae tribe inside the huge family of the Chrysomelidae. Most probably is inside the Chlamisus genus.

The super tiny size (2-3mm) and the super metallic coloration , made me suffer a bit while I was photographing it.

Sony A1 + macro lens. .eu

27/09/2024

🌿 Happy World Tourism Day! 🌿 We're celebrating the incredible biodiversity of Yasuni National Park, a true hidden gem in Ecuador. 🇪🇨 Join us on our jungle experiences and discover the wonders of this pristine rainforest. From exotic wildlife to lush vegetation, there's something for every nature lover. 🐒🦜🌺

22/09/2024

We're thrilled to announce that we're finalists for the To Do Awards 2025! 🏆✨ It's an absolute honor to be recognized among such incredible projects from around the world. 🌎 Thank you to the pre-selection jury for their time and consideration.

Our mission: To provide an alternative for the residents of our community to improve their quality of life while maintaining our customs, ancestral roots, and our native language, all directed towards the goal of contributing to the conservation and protection of the Yasuni National Park ecosystem.

Stay tuned for updates!

Posted • The pre-selection jury faced a tough decision in choosing the finalists from a total of 47 applications worldwide. There were many outstanding projects, but after careful consideration, we are now proud to present our six finalists. In the coming weeks, we will introduce all six projects in detail. Stay tuned! thelakehaeritagesl .ness .panga

13/09/2024

Posted • I have no idea of what species it can be, but it is an amazing one. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest.

10/09/2024

Posted • In situ portrait without any manipulation of a Rhinella dapsilis, photographed at night in the Yasuni National Park, Ecuador.

06/09/2024

Posted • Spitting Spider feeding on a cockroach. panga