by Rowland | May 8, 2019 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions
Citizen science contributes to conservation of Alta Verapaz spikethumb frog, Guatemala. The mountainous regions of the tropics are famous for their high levels of biodiversity, with many species only being found in a highly restricted geographical region. These narrow...
by Rowland | Mar 28, 2019 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions
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...
by Rowland | Mar 8, 2018 | Indigo Expeditions, Reviews, Sea Turtle Conservation
Nick Kershaw from Impact Marathon Series talks with Rowland Griffin about sea turtle conservation, running, and his passion for Guatemala! Part 1 Welcome to the first Indigo Expeditions and Impact Marathon Series Podcast. It’s a great thing to be doing,...
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by Rowland | Jan 9, 2018 | Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Sea Turtle Conservation
Olive Ridleys make their home at the Tortugario el Banco Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) are the smallest of the seven species of sea turtles, reaching a length of about 60 centimetres. They are found throughout the worlds tropical waters....
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by Rowland | Dec 5, 2017 | Indigo Expeditions, Sea Turtle Conservation
Welcome to the tortugario el Banco The tortugario el Banco. Somewhere on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala you can find a small community called el Banco, where the volcanic sands on the beach provide ideal nesting conditions for three species of sea turtle, olive...
by Indigo | Jul 19, 2017 | Amphibian Conservation, Indigo Expeditions, Testimonials
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...
