Three seen (all similar in appearance) over a 100 metre stretch of forest edge on a sunny day. All were up in this same type of tree between 2 and 4 metres off the ground.
Empty undamaged shell, another the same next to it.
Empty undamaged shell, another the same next to it.
One of several living and dead (this specimen is dead) snails noted under kauri (Agathis australis).
This is an example of the endemic Te Paki kauri snail - known variously as Paryphanta busbyi watti, P. watti, or P. busbyi - I prefer to treat Te Paki examples as the species but others will have different opinions.
Alive specimen noted in leaf litter under Metrosideros bartlettii.
Occasional dead and live specimens noted, often under stoat traps in dense gumland.
No idea but have chosen AI suggestion.
Special babies on their way!
Quite a few of these around! Small group from a light I left at the Divide.
For information, a guide saw a young crocodile in 2015 at Guelta d'Archeï, which proves that, despite the environmental difficulties, these species manage to reproduce.
In 2006 they were counted at 9 individuals.
In the early 2000s, a study conducted by scientists revealed that these species mainly fed on camel droppings. Like what we must believe in the adaptability of nature.
Fortunately, the Toubou people who live in northern Chad consider these crocodiles to be sacred.
On the edge of the lake. 1 of 3 sites seen
On the edge of the lake. 1 of 3 sites seen
Several shells seen around the top of the staircase. No live snails