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Tropical Biodiversity - The Amazon
http://bosque-santa.blogspot.com/
Diary of an old Gringo on his small forest reserve, Bosque Santa Lucia, near Santarem on the Amazon and Tapajos Rivers.
Recent Posts
Summer fungi
The nomenclature is mine. I don't think there is such a name, "summer fungi". It came to mind because we are at the end (I hope) of a long hot summer and these fungi give that impression. Reminds me of dried flowers....
Spiders, continued
Someone mentioned that these spiders might be aranha armadeira (Phoneutria reidyi), but I haven't found anything to prove it. Hairy as they are, I suspect that they are baby tarantulas....
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Not easy weaning the young spiders from their former nest....
Spiders, continued
Another look at the egg sack of Madame Spider. This picture was taken yesterday. I get the feeling that it's hardening up. A week ago it was much more like a fluff of cotton....
Domestic spiders
No, I don't raise spiders out at Bosque Santa Lucia, but it appears that way. A few days ago I was moving some paintings around in my small wooden house, when to my surprise I discovered these spiders and their egg sack on the backside of a Marcio D...
Guaraná fruit
Fruit of guaraná (Paullina cupana), which is classified as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. The main ingredient is caffeine. Five times more than coffee!...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 10 comments.
harri pao
In the tropical forest a huge species living in their habitat ..you have found a different thing that make it impression, such as insect, butterfly and the old trees.. Your blog shows the different layers of life, from the forest floor till canopy of the trees. Great job!
William L Sinclair
This is just great stuff.. this shows the power of Creation, and what we need to protect on earth. Great work, great site.. "Give more than you take"!
Carol
Thank you for sharing your passion! Your blog is a delight to visit, and I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to meticulously categorize and tag all your posts. Your photographs are exceptional, and each post is complete with your wonderful commentary!! Bravo!! I look forward to your future posts with much interest.
Theresa Hall
Same thing ... Fascinating! You live in a biological and plant wonderland. I must same that everyone and everything seems so relaxed. Please visit me anytime. "Sleeping Kitten - Dancing Dog!"
DiamondVVV1
Fascinating blog .. I'll be back often to see your new discoveries!
Meanie Greenie
Excellent, i really apreciate this blog, the content is rare in the land of internet
Reema
Thought I'd review this blog, now that I have visited your blog few times. I like the appearance, it suits the topics discussed, nice layout. It's also really informative, a different way of learning new things; I totally love nature and your blog is a great source. The picture added makes the icing on the cake!
I love it.
Reema
Thought I'd review this blog, now that I have visited your blog few times. I like the appearance, it suits the topics discussed, nice layout. It's also really informative, a different a different way of learning new things; I totally love nature and your blog is a great source. The picture added makes the icing on the cake!
I love it.
I love your pictures. It must be so beautiful where you live. Enjoy it for me too!
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