by Rowland | Feb 8, 2016 | Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Species profiles
The Motagua Valley. An Inspiring Place to Visit in Guatemala. A Must for Reptile Fans The Motagua Valley is a desert between two mountain ranges in eastern Guatemala. Falling in the rain shadow of the Sierra de las Minas and the Sierra del Merendón, it is a distinct...
by Rowland | Feb 3, 2016 | Indigo Expeditions, Notes from the field
It is always a joy to return to Laguna del Tigre National Park. And this December is no exception. In fact it is even more so than usual. After months of planning, and with it almost not happening, I am finally here at the end of 2015. When I was last here, in June...
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by Rowland | Oct 15, 2015 | Indigo Expeditions, Testimonials
Ben Owens – Volunteer researcher Having nothing planned for the summer of 2015 other than a summer job, when the opportunity to get involved with Indigo expeditions out in Guatemala arose I quickly dived right in. I stayed out in Las Guacamayas for 6 weeks being...
by Rowland | Sep 19, 2015 | Indigo Expeditions, Notes from the field, Research, Species profiles
Quecchi women meet Rax Bolay I find working in the tropics both exhilarating and exhausting. The thrill of finding a snake, lizard or frog in the jungle keeps me going through the tired times. However, one of the most rewarding activities for me is talking to members...
by Rowland | Apr 15, 2015 | Crocodiles, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Laguna del Tigre, Research
I have always felt that some of the traditional methods of marking anurans (frogs and toads) and lizards were outdated and unnecessary. They often involve clipping the toes and fingers in different combinations to give a unique code that allows for identification of...
