Website under construction!
Latest taxonomic update 31 August 2025: Old World flycatchers
Currently working on: sorting pictures
10 most recent additions:
Chinese bamboo rat snake (Oreocryptophis porphyraceus vaillanti)
Rendahl's wolf snake (Lycodon paucifasciatus)
Tiger flyer pleco (Pseudolithoxus tigris)
Bloody Mary hillstream loach (Gastromyzon sp. "Bloody Mary")
Robber cory (Hoplisoma sp. CW107)
Orinoco eartheater (Biotodoma wavrini)
Rose Maria's pike cichlid (Lugubria rosemariae)
Smudge spot cory (Hoplisoma simile)
Green canary blenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis)
Western Ghats red crab (Ghatiana sanguinolenta)
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)