by Rowland | Nov 1, 2022 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Science
Snake Declines Linked to Frog Fungus The decline of amphibian species due to a fungal disease called chytridiomycosis (or chytrid for short) has been well documented. Many tropical amphibian communities have experienced dramatic declines in numbers, and several...
by Rowland | Jan 28, 2021 | Indigo Archives, Indigo Expeditions, Indigo Team
Reptile and Amphibian encounters in Mayan ruins I first visited Guatemala in 2012 and apart from the opportunity to find snakes, a big draw was the ancient Mayan civilisation – as it is for many people who visit the country. During that first trip I spent a...
by Rowland | Dec 29, 2020 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Video
Endangered Amphibian Research in the Highlands of Alta Verapaz Guatemala We’re here in Alta Verapaz in the Highlands of Guatemala as part of our endangered amphibian research. A big focus of our work here is to see what the population status of various...
by Rowland | Dec 10, 2020 | Indigo Archives, Species profiles
Glamorous Glass frogs. Jewels of the forest. It’s true to say that until recently my herpetological interests focussed primarily on reptiles, well snakes in fact. That is until my regular forays to Central America, and the neotropical forests of Guatemala started two...
by Rowland | Nov 27, 2020 | Guatemala, Indigo Archives, Indigo Expeditions, Research
Abronia – alligator lizards of the cloud forests The cloud forests of the tropics are mysterious places cloaked in mist and draped in lichen and moss. Unlike the hot and humid lowlands, cloud forests can often feel cool and damp because they are usually covered...
