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Latest taxonomic update 20 January 2026: Added the starlings
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Orange-bellied leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii)
Bare-throated bellbird (Procnias nudicollis)
Balinese rusa (Rusa timorensis renschi)
Atlantic masked booby (Sula dactylatra dactylatra)
Southern toco toucan (Ramphastos toco albogularis)
Ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus ornatus)
Blond-crested woodpecker (Celeus flavescens flavescens)
Northeastern silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus)
Slaty-breasted wood-rail (Aramides saracura)
Black-fronted titi (Callicebus nigrifrons)
Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)
Yellow-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons)
Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)
Pantanal cat (Leopardus braccatus)
South American short-eared owl (Asio flammeus suinda)
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides)
Bahia forest frog (Macrogenioglottus alipioi)
Sinimbú casque-headed tree frog (Nyctimantis pomba)
Spiny weapontail (Hoplocercus spinosus)
Red worm lizard (Amphisbaena alba)
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)