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Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Stor Bredpande es: Dorada Difusa 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Female. Well-marked yellowish wing patches and all dark tips to the antennas indicate a female. Not sure of feeding plant. |
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414
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Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Iris es: Tornasolada 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Male. A common habit, sucking juices from the birch trees. |
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413
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Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) (Dragonflies) dk: Blodrød Hedelibel es: Libélula Flecha Roja 2020-07-12 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Female. The all black legs and the black T-shape on the front of the breast indicate this species. |
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Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Stor Bredpande es: Dorada Difusa 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Female. Pinseskoven. Female by the lack of a prominent black streak on the forewing and by the all dark tips to the antennas, the clubs - not orangy as the male has them. |
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411
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Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Iris es: Tornasolada 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Male. Pinseskoven (Birch-forest). With iridescent blue on the upper wing this is a male. Easily separated from Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia), also present in the forest, by the limited yellow to the tips of the antennas, and by lack of an eye spot on the front wing. |
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410
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Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) (Dragonflies) dk: Stor Blåpil es: Libélula Azul 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Female or young male. Pinseskoven. A robust dragonfly with the abdomen flattened out to the sides rather than rounded, like the darters and has the two lateral black lines, that are unique to the species. Also, the two large 'leaf'-shaped structures at the back end of the thorax are apparently always very conspicuous on this species. The leading edge of the forewing is pale. |
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409
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Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Stor Bredpande es: Dorada Difusa 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Male. Typical male with the diagonal black streak on the front wing. Plus the pale spots distally on the front wing is a good indication of this species. On Horse-tidsel (Cirsium vulgare). One of the most common butterflies in Pinseskoven. |
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408
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Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Stor Bredpande es: Dorada Difusa 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Male. |
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407
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Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Engrandøje es: Sortijitas 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Two different examples, in same spot. Unmistakable in Denmark. Apparently sexes alike. Some aberrants occur frequently, but I think these look normal. Second animal in picture 3 shows smaller spots than the first one. Normal variation. |
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406
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Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) (Dragonflies) dk: Blodrød Hedelibel es: Libélula Flecha Roja 2020-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark The most common dragonfly at this locality. The black T-shape just behind the eyes is characteristic of the species plus the all black legs. |
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405
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Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Okkergul Randøje es: Ninfa de Linneo 2020-07-09 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Smaller than Græsrandøje (Maniola jurtina) and the darker brownish spots bordered pale down through the middle of the wing, are characteristic. The two are found in the same area, but Okkergul preferring grounds with shorter vegetation. |
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404
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Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) (Dragonflies) dk: Stor Blåpil es: Libélula Azul 2020-07-09 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Male. Mature male. Rather common in the area around Pinseskoven. |
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403
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Knapweed Broomrape (Orobanche elatior) (Plants) dk: Stor Gyvelkvæler es: Nombre desconocido 2020-07-26 Mandehoved, Stevns, Denmark Rare plant in Denmark. growing only in a few places with limestone based grassy areas. Parasitic on the root of Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) [Stor Knopurt]. |
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402
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Bat sp. (Chiroptera sp.) (Mammals) dk: Flagermus sp. es: Murciélago sp. 2020-02-09 Laguna Zapotlán, Jalisco (Jal), Mexico Came out at dusk. Very large. |
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401
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Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Stor Bredpande es: Dorada Difusa 2020-07-07 Bøtøskoven, Falster, Denmark Male. Male with the black streak on the upper forewing. |
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400
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Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) (Dragonflies) dk: Blå Mosaikguldsmed es: Nombre desconocido 2020-07-07 Bøtøskoven, Falster, Denmark Male. Male with blue markings at the rear end of the body. The close proximity of the last two blue markings is diagnostic for the species. |
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399
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Sooty Copper (Lycaena tityrus) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Sort Ildfugl es: Manto Oscuro 2020-07-07 Bøtøskoven, Falster, Denmark Male. Male. Female has more orange on the upper side of the front wing. The only reliable area in Denmark to find this species. This animal was foraging along the main dirt road leading through the forest, and not in the open, on the dike, which is where it apparently most often is found. Perhaps the strong wind today forced it to find shelter in between the trees. Apparently 1. generation stops flying at the end of June, and 2. generation doesn't start to fly until the end of July, which could explain why we only saw this one animal. |
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398
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Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Nældens Takvinge es: Mariposa de la Ortiga 2020-06-19 Ebeltoft, Djursland, Denmark |
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397
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Welsh Poppy (Meconopsis cambrica) (Plants) dk: Skovvalmue es: Amapola Amarilla 2020-05-01 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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396
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Field-Forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) (Plants) dk: Mark-forglemmigej es: Nombre desconocido 2020-05-21 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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395
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Silverweed (Argentina anserina) (Plants) dk: Gåsepotentil es: Buen Varón 2020-05-21 Amager Fælled, Amager, Denmark Flower is yellow, but none present with this plant. |
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394
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Noon Fly (Mesembrina meridiana) (Insects) dk: Gulvinget Flue es: Nombre desconocido 2020-05-25 Amager Fælled, Amager, Denmark |
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393
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Common Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) (Plants) dk: Guldregn es: Lluvia de Oro 2020-05-21 Amager Fælled, Amager, Denmark |
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392
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Thrift (Armeria maritima) (Plants) dk: Engelskgræs es: Clavelina de Mar 2020-05-21 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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391
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Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) (Plants) dk: Bidende Ranunkel es: Botón de Oro 2020-05-21 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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390
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Bittercress (Barbarea vulgaris) (Plants) dk: Almindelig Vinterkarse es: Barbarea 2020-05-23 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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389
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Common Water-crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) (Plants) dk: Almindelig Vandranunkel es: Ranúnculo Acuático 2020-05-21 Amager Fælled, Amager, Denmark |
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388
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Shrew (Sorex araneus) (Mammals) dk: Almindelig Spidsmus es: Musaraña Bicolor 2020-05-28 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark Dead. |
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387
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Common Bird's-foot (Lotus corniculatus) (Plants) dk: Almindelig Kællingetand es: Loto Corniculado 2020-05-21 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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386
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Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) (Plants) dk: Skov-jordbær es: Fresa Salvaje 2020-05-21 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark |
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385
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Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) (Insects) dk: Almindelig Gødningsflue es: Nombre desconocido 2020-05-25 Amager Fælled, Amager, Denmark With one Noon Fly (Gulvinget Flue). |
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382
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Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) (Plants) dk: Klokkeskilla es: Jacinto de los Bosques 2020-05-07 Porsemosen, Sjælland, Denmark Several species, or mixed taxonomy, probably inseparable, and definitely to me. A common spring forest plant in England, but also a common garden plant abroad, in Denmark. |
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381
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Water Avens (Geum rivale) (Plants) dk: Eng-nellikerod es: Nombre desconocido 2020-05-10 Amager, Denmark Apparently common species in Denmark favoring moist rich soils. |
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379
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Dovesfoot Geranium (Geranium pusillum) (Plants) dk: Liden Storkenæb es: Geranio de los Caminos 2020-05-10 Amager, Denmark This species rather than Bl |
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378
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Common Vetch (Vicia angustifolia) (Plants) dk: Smalbladet Vikke es: Alberja 2020-05-13 Kongelunden, Amager, Denmark Scientific name according to Den store nordiske flora [DSNF]. Online resources name it Vicia sativa, which in DSNF is named Fodervikke, but this plant should be rare in Denmark. Probably best to refer to this plant as a subspecies, angustifolia, rather than species according to online discussions. Apparently many variations exist. |
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377
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Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) (Mammals) dk: Rådyr es: Corso 2020-04-19 Amager Fælled, Denmark The naturally wild deer on Amager. The small size and the completely white rump are characteristic for the species. They still linger on despite of an increasing pressure on their habitats by excessive human activity. This one looks pregnant, I think. |
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376
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Giant White (Ganyra josephina) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Papilillo 2020-01-05 Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Sin), Mexico Not sure of sex. Guides are confusing. |
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375
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Florida White (Appias drusilla) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Alma 2020-01-05 Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Sin), Mexico Female with black edging on upperside of front wing. |
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374
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Giant White (Ganyra josephina) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Papilillo 2020-01-05 Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Sin), Mexico Not sure of sex. Guides are confusing. |
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373
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Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Blanca 2020-01-05 Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Sin), Mexico Male with black arrow heads along the front wing edge and no cooring to the underside except for this. Widespread in Mexico. |
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372
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Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Nældens Takvinge es: Mariposa de la Ortiga 2020-04-06 Kongelundsområdet, Amager, Denmark Aglais urticae. A few individuals starting to fly now, despite of the air still being cold, but we've had many days with sun, and they can easily find a sunny patch to warm up to thrive. |
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370
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Plant sp. (Plantae sp.) (Plants) dk: Plante sp. es: Planta sp. 2019-11-27 Carretera 95, Ciudada de México (Cdmx), Mexico Spruces and pines along the highway south of La Cima |
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364
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West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Vanesa de la Costa 2019-11-24 Bosque de chapultepec, Ciudad de Mexico (Cdmx), Mexico |
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363
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Large-scaled Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus megalepidurus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Lagartija Espinosa de Escamas Grandes 2019-11-29 Volcán Cofre de Perote, Veracruz (Ver), Mexico Lizards are notoriously difficult for me to identify, but I think this one is named correctly based on the locality and online photos. |
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362
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Mexican Silverspot (Dione moneta) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Pasionaria Mexicana 2019-11-27 Coajomulco, Morelos (Mor), Mexico |
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361
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Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Saltarina de Cola Larga 2019-11-28 Cañon de Lobos, Morelos (Mor), Mexico Widespread in Mexico. |
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360
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Cottontail sp. (Sylvilagus sp.) (Mammals) dk: Bomuldshalekanin sp. es: Conejo de Cola Blanca sp. 2019-06-27 La Cima, Ciudad de México, Mexico Mexican Cottontail - Conejo de Monte (Sylvilagus cunicularius) or Eastern Cottontail - Conejo Serrano (Sylvilagus floridanus). Both are present in the area, but from the little information I've been able to find online about rabbit identification, the amount of black on the tip of the ear is the only useful pelage character. But comparing photos, I've not been able to detect a reliable difference, and prefer to leave the animal unidentified. And it really bothers me that an ambitious resource like naturalista.mx excels completely in their lack of any kind of useful identification descriptions and, especially, explanations about how to distinguish between similar looking species. Almost useless it is. So frustrating. The animal was found at 3000 masl, but this is within the altitude range of both species. |
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359
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Common Greeneyed-White (Leptophobia aripa) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Blanca de Ojos Verdes 2019-11-24 Bosque de Chapultepec, Ciudad de México, Mexico Two different animals. A flock of ca. 50 were flying around in bosque II near one of the ponds. |
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358
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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) (Mammals) dk: Spættet Sæl es: Foca Común 2019-10-26 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Dead. The same large seal as 354 from 5 days earlier. A large difference is obvious, however: The head has been cut off. I spoke to the ranger in chief the other day, telling him about the two stranded seals. He was interested, so maybe he cut of the head to try to establish the cause of death? The smaller seal was gone, probably taken by the currents and the low tide. |
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357
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Common Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) (Mammals) dk: Brunflagermus es: Nóctulo Común 2019-10-21 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Two individuals foraging above Kalvebodstien during daytime. The species is known for this. Very similar species Serotine Bat (Eptesicus serotinus) is also present in Denmark but apparently more of a nocturnal flyer, which might be the reason why all observations of large daytime flying bats are referred to as Common Noctules. At least there are only observations of the latter in the webbase at www.fugleognatur.dk. However, to separate them reliably, visually, you have to see the shape of the tragus, part of the outer ear, which is not possible with these photos. But longer and narrower wings is also mentioned as a visual difference to focus on. A relative feature for sure, but comparing with photos online, it does look like there is a good resemblance to my bat. Another id marker is the flight height, where the Noctule averagely forages between 50-100 meters above the ground, and the Serotine Bat is supposed to forage below 50 meters. Overlap and an insecure feature to rely on, but overall these two animals were often much higher up than when I took these photos, supporting that they were indeed noctules. |
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354
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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) (Mammals) dk: Spættet Sæl es: Foca Común 2019-10-21 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Dead. Two animals found along the dike today. One larger than the other speculating if they were mother (pictures 1-3) and offspring (picture 4). I found them a hundred meters or so apart along the dike north of the northern bird tower. In 2002 a larger outbreak of Phocine Distember Virus, PDV, caused the Danish populations to collapse, leaving only 50% to survive. Don't know if this caused their deaths, but with another large outbreak in mind from 1988, it's plausible to speculate that the disease flourishes about every 15 years... |
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352
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European Hare (Lepus europaeus) (Mammals) dk: Hare es: Liebre Común 2019-10-01 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Lepus europaeus. A sick animal found in the dry weeds at the new Byskoven next to the rubbish dump on the far western side of the area. I found it trapped between two dry weed stalks, but when I got it free, it was not able to move normally, as you can see. It didn't look injured, and I suspected some kind of neurological disease. After the video, I picked it up and stood with it for almost half an hour, not knowing what to do with it. It calmed down, which was a relief to experience. But eventually I put it down again, and decided to return via Amager Nature Center, hoping they would know what to do. They weren't in their hare rescuing mode this afternoon, letting me know that had it been the guy I talked too, who had found it, he certainly knew what he would have done. You know. But I couldn't. To support their non-involvement decision they told me there was an outbreak of tularemia (harepest) in circulation, why it would probably die sooner than later anyway, suspecting that this was the cause to it's strange behavior. I was later told by the veterinarian authorities that this was not true, but European Brown Hare Syndrome was a probability with known recent incidents. Never got a description of the symptoms, though, why I still don't know what had struck this ill-faring creature. I accepted the disease explanation, why I decided not to do any further. Not humane to let if suffer, or not humane to give up hope before the final breath. |
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351
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European Hare (Lepus europaeus) (Mammals) dk: Hare es: Liebre Común 2019-07-11 Vinkelhuse, Tårnby, Denmark The only hare in Denmark. These wild animals normally prefer natural habitat away from houses and close human contact, but this individual and others started to visit our lawn area and surrounding park vegetation when there was given way to a highway and train passage through our local area. I'm guessing that the hares started to expand their territory along the railway, coming from a large nature park a few kilometers from where we live. They seem very confident with humans now, and only run away when eager children try to chase them. |
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349
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Cottontail sp. (Sylvilagus sp.) (Mammals) dk: Bomuldshalekanin sp. es: Conejo de Cola Blanca sp. 2019-06-19 Volcán Nevado de Colima, Jalisco, Mexico Mexican Cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) or Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus). Both are present in the area, but from the little information I've been able to find online about rabbit and hare identification, the amount of black on the tip of the ear is the only useful pelage character. But comparing photos, I've not been able to detect a reliable difference, and prefer to leave the animal unidentified. The animal was found at 2500+ masl, but this is within the altitude range of both species. |
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348
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Tidselsommerfugl es: Vanesa Pintada 2019-07-11 Kalvebod Fælled, Amager, Denmark Unmistakable in Denmark. This animal is very worn and faded after a long journey from Africa. And it has been an invasion year with thousands if not millions of animals throughout. Definitely the most common butterfly this summer. The most widespread and numerous butterfly in the world. |
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345
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Bat sp. (Chiroptera sp.) (Mammals) dk: Flagermus sp. es: Murciélago sp. 2019-06-27 Cueva Tampumacchay, Los Ortices, Colima, Mexico A decomposing skeleton. |
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344
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Whip Spider sp. (Amblypygi sp.) (Insects) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Tendarapo sp. 2019-06-27 Cueva Tampumacchay, Los Ortices, Colima, Mexico Another individual than 343. With very long sensory legs and much paler. Including the long legs this animal probably measured close to 30 cm. |
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343
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Whip Spider sp. (Amblypygi sp.) (Insects) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Tendarapo sp. 2019-06-27 Cueva Tampumacchay, Los Ortices, Colima, Mexico Ancient-looking creature living inside the cave. One pair of legs are specially long and probably used as a sensor in the darkness. If feeling threatened they spray out a mild acid, why it is a good idea to see where you put your hands. |
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335
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Ring-tailed Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus annulatus) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla de Tierra de Cola Anillada 2019-06-28 Cueva Altitle near La Huerta, Jalisco, Mexico The common squirrel around here. The tail doesn't look very ringed, but the flimsy quality is a good indicator for this species, as is the sound. It is the sharp huit call, which easily resembles a bird call. Also: Happy Wren, Sinaloa Wren, frogs. |
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299
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Collie's Squirrel (Sciurus colliaei) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla Gris del Pacífico 2019-02-06 Rancho Primavera, El Tuito, Jalisco, Mexico Perhaps the same one as last year, picture 267, but this time, with more photos and time for a better study of this charming little creature. |
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297
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Yellow Brain (Tremella mesenterica) (Mushrooms) dk: Gul Bævresvamp es: Nombre desconocido 2019-01-11 Søndersø, Sjælland, Denmark Slimy though edible this not-so-tempting looking fungus grows in size after rain in the mild winter months. Never saw it before, but apparently the species or at least the type is common throughout the northern and southern temperate hemispheres. |
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296
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Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) (Mammals) dk: Egern es: Ardilla Roja 2019-01-10 Søndersø, Sjælland, Denmark Only squirrel species in Denmark, and not present on Amager why it is always a joy to spot one when away from the island. The grayish cast to the body part is typical for the winter fur. |
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295
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Dingy Purplewing (Eunica monima) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposita Púrpura 2009-09-17 Aquismón, Huasteca, San Luis Potosí, Mexico Dorsal and ventral view. |
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294
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Brown-rimmed Clearwing (Pteronymia rufocincta) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Mariposa Alas de Cristal Mexicana 2018-10-13 Puerto de Los Mazos, Aútlan, Jalisco, Mexico Other name: West Mexican Clearwing. Brushfoots. |
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293
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Horrible Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus horridus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Lagartija Espinosa del Pacífico 2018-10-09 Coto La Condesa, Cd. Guzmán, Mexico Another contribution to the zoological diversity to experience in my backyard. |
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271
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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Olivenfarvet ridleyskildpadde es: Tortuga Golfina 2018-07-14 The Pacific off Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico One of the most common sea turtles in the world, though it has been diminished in number over the last decades. Here a pair in the mating action where the male hooks on to the female from behind, and continues the action like this for several hours. The females of this species are known to lay eggs simultaneously in big flocks on selected nights, Arribadas, which in Oaxaca normally happens in September-October. |
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Mouthless Crab (Cardisoma crassum) (Crustaceans) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Cangrejo Cajo 2018-07-15 Tangolunda, Huatulco, Oaxaca (Oax), Mexico Common in the mangrove here, where they dig holes in the soft sand to where they retire to protect themselves when they are not out hunting. |
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267
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Collie's Squirrel (Sciurus colliaei) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla Gris del Pacífico 2018-02-17 Rancho Primavera, El Tuito, Jalisco, Mexico The common tree squirrel here along the Central Pacific coast. |
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265
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Wall Brown (Lasiommata megera) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Vejrandøje es: Mariposa Saltacercas 2018-05-20 Tisvilde Hegn - Sjælland, Denmark Common along dry sandy coasts several places in the country. |
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257
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Mexican Moccasin Cantil (Agkistrodon bilineatus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: La Gamarrilla 2017-09-15 Rancho Primavera, El Tuito, Jalisco, Mexico Poisonous (lethal, according to the literature) and apparently aggressive if it it feels threatened. My first, and ranch-owner Bonnie had never seen it either. It was about 50 cm long. It was lying on the access road, and I actually stepped over it before I realized that it was a snake. It retreated quietly into the vegetation after taking these photos. |
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247
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Cane Toad (Rhinella horribilis) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Aga-tudse es: Sapo Gigante 2016-05-14 Arroyo Carrizal, Sierra Águila, Jalisco, Mexico Apparently the most common toad in Mexico. Large and poisonous. The poison is secreted from glands and through the skin, why it can be dangerous just to touch them. There are reports of human casualties as a consequence of consumption of this, otherwise very attractive animal. Normally they are nocturnal, but the animals in this collection of photos got trapped at the bottom of a rain deposit and could not force themselves up along the smooth basin wall. But as it fills up eventually they will be able to get out of there. |
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245
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American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Spidskrokodille es: Cocodrilo de Río 2014-02-22 Laguna de Manzanillo (Valle de las Garzas), Manzanillo, Mexico Most crocs are small, but this one was a number bigger than usual, so when it slid into the water, after a long time just lying there soaking up the sun (and spotting me out!), and started to float in my direction, I decided to move back from the edge of the channel, until I was sure that the beast had something else in mind! |
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243
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Black Adder (Natrix natrix) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Snog es: Culebra de Collar 2014-10-20 Vestamager, Denmark A big individual that apparently had just finished consuming a prey, and now was sun bathing along the road. You sense that a prey has just been absorbed. |
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Coachwhip (Masticophis schotti) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Culebra Látigo 2014-07-12 Barranca Huentitán, Guadalajara, Jal, Mexico Probably of the subspecies testaceus - Western Coachwhip. My first observation of this species. Defends itself aggressively if feeling threatened, but is not poisonous. This one stayed calm and moved on after 5 minutes. It was about 1 and half meters long. The longest individuals can be more than 2 and half meters long. The distal third part of the snake was black. The name refers to the tail that looks like a whip. The legend says that when the snake feels threatened it wraps itself around the victim and starts beating it with the tail, until the death occurs. The snake then sticks it's tail up the nostril to control this. Apparently by feeling if the breathing has stopped or not. |
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Tayra (Ateles geoffroyi) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Tayra 2013-11-25 Rancho San Salvador, Río Lagartos, Yucatán (Yuc), Mexico Male. The brown color on the back of the neck indicates an older individual. The very young has uniformly dark brown fur. Not a species you see very often, though it is active both during day and night. Normally the species has a bright brown spot on the upper breast, but it doesn't look like this animal has it? A first for both Lori, Mark and me. Yucat |
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Geoffroy's Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) (Mammals) dk: Gylden Edderkoppeabe es: Mono Araña 2013-11-29 Calakmul, Cam, Mexico Those sad eyes. |
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Geoffroy's Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) (Mammals) dk: Gylden Edderkoppeabe es: Mono Araña 2013-11-29 Calakmul, Cam, Mexico Not sure if this is a male, actually. What looks like a penis might be part of the female genitals, at least according to a BBC show where a supposed female with a young showed the same dangling detail... |
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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius valliceps) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Sapo Costero 2013-11-27 Vigía Chico rd, Roo, Mexico There only exist two toad species in the Yucat |
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221
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Mexican Gray Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla Vientre Rojo 2013-07-11 Sierra Quila, Jal, Mexico With a little more red on the back than 219. |
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Rock Squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla de Roca 2013-07-19 Parque Los Colomos, Gdl, Jal, Mexico Presumable the male behind. In the exact moment after a pairing on the ground in front of the photographer. |
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219
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Mexican Gray Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla Vientre Rojo 2013-07-19 Parque Los Colomos, Gdl, Jal, Mexico Comes in many forms. Normally it shows a reddish belly. I don't make studies of the squirrels in the park, so I don't know if this species share the territory with others. |
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213
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Coyote (Canis latrans) (Mammals) dk: Prærieulv es: Coyote 2013-06-15 Presa La Vega west of Gdl, Jal, Mexico Is seen regularly throughout the landscape. Often close to human activities. |
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211
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Mexican Fox Squirrel (Sciurus nayaritensis) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla de Nayarit 2009-09-05 Sierra Fría, Ags, Mexico Probably of the nominate subspecies since this is the most southern of the three subspecies, and because Jalisco and Aguascalientes marks the southern limit of the distribution. |
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210
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Mexican Garter Snake (Thamnophis eques) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Culebra de Agua Nómada Mexicana 2012-11-22 Laguna Zapotlán, Ciudad Guzmán, Jal, Mexico Probably this species. |
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208
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Southwestern Cat-eyed Snake (Leptodeira maculata) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Escombrera del Suroeste Mexicano 2013-01-11 Playa de Oro, Manzanillo, Col, Mexico To be eaten alive by a Coati. |
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207
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White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica) (Mammals) dk: Næsebjørn es: Coatí 2013-01-11 Playa de Oro, Manzanillo, Col, Mexico One of a family flock of 5. They eat everything - also snakes, see 208. |
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204
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Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Iris es: Tornasolada 2012-07-24 Pinseskoven, Amager, Denmark Male. Male with the blue iriscent shine. Notice the absence of the red-encircled black spot on the forewing which is always present on the Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia). |
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Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Iris es: Tornasolada 2012-07-24 Pinseskoven, Amager, Denmark Not sure about sex. Here the distal ventral wing clearly shows the white pin in the center of the white band crossing the wing. This distinguishes the present species from the Lesser Purple Emperor which recently has been discovered as a new species in Denmark here at the same location. The good butterfly people have brought along pieces of rope bathed in sugar added red wine to attract the Apatura butterflies. Freshly baked faeces is another delicacy among these winged creatures... |
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202
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Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Ilia es: Tornasolada Chica 2012-07-24 Pinseskoven, Amager, Denmark Apparently a male because of the small size. The upper front wing shows a black spot surrounded by a red circle - a characteristic separating this species from the Purple Emperor. Though the latter sometimes shows a similar pattern, but always in a more diffuse edition, almost without the red circle. This animal is another than 201. |
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Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia) (Butterflies and moths) dk: Ilia es: Tornasolada Chica 2012-07-24 Pinseskoven, Amager, Denmark Aparently a male due to the small size. A new butterfly species discovered in Denmark last year, at this very location. Was firstly identified as a Purple Emperor (Apatura iris). It is smaller than this and of course still very rare. From below it does not show the white pin sticking out from the white band crossing the back wing which is characteristic of the Purple Emperor. |
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Nine-banded Armadillo ( Dasypus novemcinctus) (Mammals) dk: Nibåndsbæltedyr es: Armadillo Nueve-bandas 2012-01-15 Yerbabuena, Comala, Col, Mexico Rather common animal in Colima. It is nocturnal so this observation probably is rather unusual. Perhaps it was disturbed in its den. The species is a popular hunting target, desired for its tasty meat. I have not tasted it! |
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170
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Gulf Ghost Crab (Ocypode occidentalis) (Crustaceans) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Cangrejo Fantasma del Golfo 2012-05-12 Estero Palo Verde - Tortugario, Cuyutlán, Col, Mexico When they pop up from their holes in the afternoon the beach becomes alive with crabs in all sizes and colors. |
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169
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California Chipmunk (Neotamias obscurus) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Chichimoco de San Pedro Mártir 2010-11-16 Parque Nacional San Pedro Mártir, Bcn, Mexico Common in the park. |
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168
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Tropical Tree Lizard (Urosaurus bicarinatus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Lagartija de Árbol del Pacífico 2012-04-02 Parque Ecológico La Campana, Colima, Col, Mexico |
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167
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Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Grøn Leguan es: Iguana Verde 2011-12-18 Parque Regional, Colima, Col, Mexico A species that present a variety of colors. In Mexico the young individuals are green, later they can turn black, and when they reach adulthood orange colors are common. A fiercely looking animal but it is strictly herbivore. |
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American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Spidskrokodille es: Cocodrilo de Río 2012-04-21 Estero Palo Verde - Tortugario, Cuyutlán, Col, Mexico I expect that it is this species, though the cocodrile sanctuary at Alcazahue some 20 km from here are housing the Mexican species Crocodylus moreletii which in the wild only lives along the eastern coast of Mexico and Yucat |
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American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) (Reptiles and Amphibians) dk: Spidskrokodille es: Cocodrilo de Río 2012-05-29 Estero Palo Verde - Tortugario, Cuyutlán, Col, Mexico Small crocodiles use to hang out at the end of the pier when we arrive in the morning. This one is about a meter and a half. |
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Plant sp. (Plantae sp.) (Plants) dk: Plante sp. es: Planta sp. 2012-05-10 Volcán de Fuego, Jal, Mexico To be named. The cactus lives on the tree. |
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Primavera (Roseodendron donnell-smithii) (Plants) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Primavera 2012-02-11 Ciudad de Colima, Col, Mexico Characteristic tree on the Pacific coast and yellow is the spring color in Colima. This tree together with many others were cheated by a longer period of rain in February and started to bloom. Way too soon. Normally the blooming period is from April to May. So this year Colima experienced spring twice since only a part of the trees behaved differently than normal. |
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Ring-tailed Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus annulatus) (Mammals) dk: Dansk navn ukendt es: Ardilla de Tierra de Cola Anillada 2012-02-15 Laguna La Maria, Comala, Col, Mexico Endemic to the Pacific coast. Very common here in Colima. |
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