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Latest taxonomic update 29 November 2025: Added the sand snakes (not the ones from Game of Thrones)
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Arabian lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos negevensis)
Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis benghalensis)
Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs)
Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres)
Pink ear emperor (Lethrinus lentjan)
Sandwich-tail whipray (Brevitrygon manjajiae)
Somali white-bellied bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis canicollis)
Spotted reef crab (Zosimus maculatus)
Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus)
Mexican Plateau horned lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare)
Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus)
Arabian jerboa (Jaculus loftusi)
Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Emirati leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus)
Arabian skittering frog (Euphlyctis ehrenbergii)
Desert cobra (Walterinnesia aegyptia)
Arabian house snake (Boaedon arabicus)
Crowned sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus)
Arabian sand gazelle (Gazella marica)
Somali tufted guineafowl (Numida meleagris somaliensis)
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)