Kevin Esser
Handsome herps
In conclusion of this years Costa Rica stay, I want to show some of my favorite reptile & amphibian pictures I took during the last...
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Kevin Esser
Mar 3, 2020
Weevil rock you
When I search for reptiles and amphibians durinig the night hikes in Costa Rica, I have to check the vegetation very carefully...
Kevin Esser
Feb 20, 2020
Common Dink Frog
The Common Dink Frog (Diasporus diastema) occurs in Central America, from Honduras through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama. It is...
Kevin Esser
Feb 12, 2020
Costa Rica - Birds III
It's time to show some photos of birds again. I will always be focused on herpetofauna, but I have to admit that birding has also become...
Kevin Esser
Feb 6, 2020
Wide angle herps
I recently bought the LAOWA 15 mm. Now it was about time to try the new lens in the rainforest. It can be difficult to take pictures of...
Kevin Esser
Jan 23, 2020
First frogs of the year
I am back in Costa Rica to work for another two months as a naturalist guide. It's always great to be here and admire the rich ...
Kevin Esser
Mar 28, 2019
Tiger Rat Snake
Here is a short video of the beautiful Tiger Rat Snake (Spilotes pullatus), I saw climbing in the trees in Tenorio Volcano National Park:
Kevin Esser
Mar 22, 2019
The sixth leg
They may not be very popular in general, but I think they are extremely interesting and photogenic: Insects. Here is a little insight...
Kevin Esser
Mar 18, 2019
Frog Kindergarten
Shortly after its metamorphosis, the Noble's Robber Frog (Craugastor noblei) has quite different proportions than adult specimens. The...
Kevin Esser
Mar 10, 2019
Brown-throated Sloth
Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) moves from a tree trunk to a thin branch. As is usual for these cozy animals, this is done...
Kevin Esser
Mar 4, 2019
Variable Viper
I already mentioned it in my post about the Camouflage Viper: Eyelash Vipers (Bothriechis schlegelii) are extremely variable in ...
Kevin Esser
Feb 26, 2019
King of the Cloud Forest
Cloud forests occur within tropical or subtropical mountainous environments, where the atmospheric conditions allow for a consistent ...
Kevin Esser
Feb 21, 2019
Tiny transparent treasure - Glass Frog
Members of the amphibian family Centrolenidae (order Anura) appear only in Central and South America. While the general background...
Kevin Esser
Feb 17, 2019
Two-toed Sloth with baby
The gestation period of the Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is between 11 and 12 months and results always in the birth ...
Kevin Esser
Feb 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day!
I would not call myself a romantic guy and I've never paid much attention to Valentine's Day. In addition, the distance to my girlfriend...
Kevin Esser
Jan 19, 2019
Costa Rica - Birds II
Last time I was in Costa Rica it took me about 2 and a half months, until I first posted something about our feathered friends: Birds. ...
Kevin Esser
Jan 12, 2019
Barking warrior - Iguana challenge
When I heard the little dog "Negro" making a lot of noise in the garden, I thought a wild animal could be the reason for that. So I...
Kevin Esser
Jan 11, 2019
Camouflage Viper
My first snake photo of 2019: Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) This species is known for its many different color variants. The most...
Kevin Esser
Mar 17, 2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
A little dinosaur: Green Basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) male, Cahuita National Park. The mesmeric eyes of the Ghost Glass Frog...
Kevin Esser
Feb 23, 2018
Tamandua mexicana
I saw this Northern Tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) during a night hike at Arenal Oasis. It is a mainly nocturnal, medium-sized anteater...
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