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Latest taxonomic update 20 December 2025: Added the fiddler crabs
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Jararacussu (Bothrops jararacussu)
Sunda green magpie (Cissa chinensis minor)
Paraguay green racer (Philodryas nattereri)
Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus sanguinolentus)
Spanish red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus)
Vietnamese red camel spider (Dinorhax rostrumpsittaci)
Orange-breasted bunting (Passerina leclancherii)
Marais thicktoe gecko (Pachydactylus maraisi)
Long-nosed snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei)
Brygoo's leaf chameleon (Brookesia brygooi)
Black-banded barbet (Psilopogon javensis)
Chestnut-eared laughingthrush (Ianthocincla konkakinhensis)
Rough-necked alligator lizard (Barisia rudicollis)
Irregular bow-fingered gecko (Cyrtodactylus irregularis)
Tao's gecko (Dixonius taoi)
Iridescent ground snake (Stegonotus iridis)
Trilobite beetle (Platerodrilus ruficollis)
Bird-dropping spider (Phrynarachne decipiens)
Scaly spurfowl (Pternistis squamatus squamatus)
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)