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A five foot alligator feeding on….one inch poeciliid fishes?

Notes on Species Identification

One of the challenges of taking lots of photos of different animals (i.e. mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects) is later identifying all the species you photographed. This can be a time-consuming task. On my Flickr page I have uploaded over 6,500 photos, mostly of wildlife, and I have attempted to identify all of them…

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Alligator camouflage and stick display

Crocodilians are largely ambush predators that rely upon stealth and patience to capture prey. They typically don’t chase down mobile prey by running or swimming for long distances, but instead sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance before lunging. Concealment and the choice of strategic ambush point play a big role in…

June 17, 2026

The Wildlife of Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a biodiverse country with 215 amphibian species, 895 birds, 1151 fish, 252 mammals, and 269 reptiles. This ranks as the 27th most biodiverse country in the world (Brazil has the highest overall biodiversity index). Yet, Brazil is 167 times larger than Costa Rica. When land area is taken into account, Costa Rica…

May 1, 2026

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