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Latest taxonomic update 26 June 2026: Orb-weaver spiders
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Trapezoid dead-leaf katydid (Typophyllum trapeziforme)
False habu (Pseudagkistrodon rudis rudis)
Buerger's tree iguana (Liolaemus buergeri)
Ching Hai toadhead agama (Phrynocephalus putjatai)
Crimson-breasted finch (Rhodospingus cruentus)
Southern coleto (Sarcops calvus melanonotus)
Rufous-capped nunlet (Nonnula ruficapilla ruficapilla)
Bluish-fronted jacamar (Galbula cyanescens)
Dot-backed antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus)
Common pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis albicollis)
Solitary black cacique (Cacicus solitarius)
Naked goby (Gobiosoma bosc)
California spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros)
Mexican duck (Anas diazi)
Orchard oriole (Icterus spurius spurius)
Mexican grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus mexicanus)
Ladder-backed woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris scalaris)
Cinnamon-rumped seedeater (Sporophila torqueola torqueola)
Volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi)
Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni)
Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni)
Canyon towhee (Melozone fusca fusca)
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)