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Latest taxonomic update 20 January 2026: Added the starlings
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Southern toco toucan (Ramphastos toco albogularis)
Ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus ornatus)
Blond-crested woodpecker (Celeus flavescens flavescens)
Northeastern silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus)
Slaty-breasted wood-rail (Aramides saracura)
Black-fronted titi (Callicebus nigrifrons)
Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)
Yellow-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons)
Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Pantanal cat (Leopardus braccatus)
South American short-eared owl (Asio flammeus suinda)
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides)
Bahia forest frog (Macrogenioglottus alipioi)
Sinimbú casque-headed tree frog (Nyctimantis pomba)
Spiny weapontail (Hoplocercus spinosus)
Red worm lizard (Amphisbaena alba)
Jararacussu (Bothrops jararacussu)
Sunda green magpie (Cissa chinensis minor)
Paraguay green racer (Philodryas nattereri)
Wild animals are less wild and more human than many humans of this world. ~ Munia Khan
My name is Jo Kuyken. I'm a Belgian conservation photographer on a mission to document the highest possible species diversity. This site serves as my taxonomic catalogue, where I place pictures of the species I encounter during my adventures. I have started my work in 2017 and continue doing so as of today. I find myself competing with others who have far more resources, making it quite a challenge to see the animals that I do. In real life, I am an English & history teacher. I enjoy spending time with my friends and watching all kinds of movies and series. But obviously, I'm always on the lookout for interesting trips to see new species. I consider this database my personal Photo Ark. I hope you enjoy browsing this place. It is my life's work and my forever passion! Thank you for being here! ♥
Near Eastern fire salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata infraimmaculata)