Snake Declines Linked to Frog Fungus The decline of amphibian species due to a fungal disease called chytridiomycosis (or chytrid for short)...
Snake Declines Linked to Frog Fungus
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Amphibian Conservation
Indigo Field Notes
Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Alta Verapaz
Every year, at Community Cloud Forest Conservation, we have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our amphibians and reptiles, because of the expertise of Indigo Expeditions that they bring in their expeditions, their volunteers that come here, and we have a lovely time with them. It’s really a wonderful time.
Amphibian Conservation
Agroecology in the Mayan Cloud Forests of Guatemala
Agroecology in the cloud forests of Guatemala Corn is a sacred crop to the Mayan peoples of Guatemala. Unfortunately the cultivars most commonly used in the cloud forests require pesticides and fertilisers to grow well, and this destroys soil quality. After a few...
Citizen Science Can Contribute to Endangered Amphibian Conservation
In 2015, Indigo Expeditions led a group of volunteers on an amphibian survey in Alta Verapaz that found two large treefrogs – the endangered Alta Verapaz spikethumb frog.
Salamander extravaganza in Guatemala
Salamanders of Guatemala There are around 50 species of salamander found in Guatemala and they all belong to a family called the Plethodontidae, also known as the lungless salamanders. Having no lungs, they breathe by absorbing oxygen through their skin and mouth...
A Truly Gratifying Research Experience In Guatemala
Xucaneb Amphibian Project Many many thanks to Rowland for your tireless effort and enthusiasm and for imparting your knowledge of this magnificent habitat. My expectations have been blown out of the water in every respect. We have spent 10 days in the most awesome of...
The cloud forests of Alta Verapaz are a hotspot for Central American amphibian and reptile species!
It’s not just about amphibians and reptiles on Indigo Expeditions!
Reptile and Amphibian Diversity in Guatemala
Reptile and Amphibian Diversity in Guatemala Guatemala is known by many experts as a megadiverse country, meaning that it is home to a great...
Endangered Amphibian Research Guatemala
Endangered Amphibian Research in the Highlands of Alta Verapaz Guatemala We're here in Alta Verapaz in the Highlands of Guatemala as...
Agroecology in the Mayan Cloud Forests of Guatemala
Agroecology in the cloud forests of Guatemala Corn is a sacred crop to the Mayan peoples of Guatemala. Unfortunately the cultivars most...
Citizen Science Can Contribute to Endangered Amphibian Conservation
In 2015, Indigo Expeditions led a group of volunteers on an amphibian survey in Alta Verapaz that found two large treefrogs – the endangered Alta Verapaz spikethumb frog.
Salamander extravaganza in Guatemala
Salamanders of Guatemala There are around 50 species of salamander found in Guatemala and they all belong to a family called the...
A Truly Gratifying Research Experience In Guatemala
Xucaneb Amphibian Project Many many thanks to Rowland for your tireless effort and enthusiasm and for imparting your knowledge of this...
The cloud forests of Alta Verapaz are a hotspot for Central American amphibian and reptile species!
It’s not just about amphibians and reptiles on Indigo Expeditions!
Saving the spikethumb frog of Alta Verapaz
Saving the endangered spikethumb frog of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala – Plectrohyla teuchestes.
Heads in the clouds in the Highlands of Alta Verapaz
Heads in the clouds In June 2014 we set off on an exploratory visit to a unique location in the Alta Verapaz mountain range; around 20 km from...
Endangered Amphibians In The Cloud Forests
Endangered Amphibians In The Cloud Forests Of Alta Verapaz When Indigo Expeditions first visited CCFC in 2014 we encountered 11 species of...