Category Archives: Animals

Snapshot: Philippine Flying Lemur

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Sebastian Marquez

Here’s a picture I took when I was in Bohol of a captive Philippine Flying Lemur (Cynocephalus volans). They are not usually active during the day but I was lucky enough to capture this guy while he was feeding. Look … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | Tagged , | Leave a comment

O’ahu tree snails in the Wai’anaes

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sebastian Marquez

Here are some pictures I took of Achatinella mustelina, a rare endemic snail found only in the Wai’anae range.

Posted in Animals | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Honolulu Zoo: Dramatis Personae

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sebastian Marquez

I love, love, love the zoo. Now, I know there are a lot of valid critiques out there about zoos, but my view is that zoos help create meaningful passion in people.

Posted in Animals | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breeding season at Ka’ena Point

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sebastian Marquez

Each winter, Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) come to Ka’ena Point on O’ahu to mate and breed.

Posted in Animals, Nature | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

There are native Hawaiian Coots in my backyard…

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Sebastian Marquez

Today’s short post is mostly going to be photos of a native bird that can still be easily seen here on O’ahu. Not in some far off reserve, but a short 20 min. drive from downtown Honolulu.

Posted in Animals, Nature | Tagged , , | Leave a comment