Monthly Archives: February 2025

Macaques in the Philippines

I’m still here in the Philippines enjoying my time with friends and family. I did want to highlight another member of the Philippine fauna. 3 lineages of Primates are found in the Philippines. While there’s us humans obviously, there is … Continue reading →

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Two lined Coral Snake of Mt. Mansilawit

Currently back in the motherlands. Was exploring Palawan when we came across a very pleasant surprise. Our tour guide was leading up the short (but muggy!) hike up Mt. Mansilawit outside of El Nido, when she stopped dead in her … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #44 Cyanea pinnatifida

Cyanea pinnatifida Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: Central Wai`anae Mtns Date photographed: 12/26/24 Identification: : Form– Shrubs 0.8-3 m tall; stems unbranched or sparingly branched Leaves– pinnately parted, cut 1/2-1/4 the distance to midrib, blades 25-60 cm long, 3.5-8 cm wide … Continue reading →

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