Field Notes

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Salamander extravaganza in Guatemala

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...

To be able to be part of such important work is a truly gratifying experience!

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...

The cloud forests of Alta Verapaz are a hotspot for Central American amphibian and reptile species!

Jul 11, 2017 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala

It’s not just about amphibians and reptiles on Indigo Expeditions!

Working in partnership & friendship with Community Cloud Forest Conservation

Feb 8, 2017 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Indigo Expeditions, Testimonials

Thank you for demonstrating your profound appreciation for nature and every living creature and the vast complexities of our interconnectedness. We appreciate your professionalism and skilful handling of all the animals, with great care. We are impressed by your...

Saving the spikethumb frog of Alta Verapaz

Feb 8, 2017 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala

Spikethumb frog of Guatemala Plectrohyla teuchestes is one of the most endangered frogs in Central America. Until recently, it was known only from one location in Guatemala. In 2015 it was found on an Indigo Expedition some 40km away from original sightings, in the...

Heads in the clouds in the Highlands of Alta Verapaz

Jul 26, 2016 | Amphibian Conservation, Guatemala, Testimonials

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 Coban. Located in the Chicchen valley the area consists of a beautiful mix of pine /oak forest, pure cloud forest and...

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