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Latest taxonomic update 28 February 2026: Revision of the Plectranthias genus
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Peruvian Amazon coati (Nasua nasua montana)
Sechuran fox (Lycalopex sechurae)
Cuvier's toucan (Ramphastos tucanus cuvieri)
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
Marine otter (Lontra felina)
Purplish jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas)
Fat oscar (Astronotus crassipinnis)
Southern swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus yetapa)
Scaly-naped amazon (Amazona mercenarius mercenarius)
Red-billed parrot (Pionus sordidus corallinus)
Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis)
Southern Amazon red squirrel (Sciurus spadiceus steinbachi)
Green-backed firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes)
Southern pied-billed grebe (Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus)
Red-gartered coot (Fulica armillata)
Southern huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus)
Southern guiña (Leopardus guigna guigna)
Redspotted catshark (Schroederichthys chilensis)
Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus humboldtii)
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)