Save the Chocó

Happy Fathers Day! @javier_aznar_photography photographed this Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi guarding his eggs in the Ecuadorian Choc! #savethechoco #fathersday

Make sure to check out the new book FLORA, ECOLOGA Y FITOGEOGRAFA DE LA RESERVA CANAND, CHOC ECUATORIAL. This book was a joint effort between @fundacion.jocotoco, @kewgardens, and @uea.edu.ec. Its amazing how many endemic plants are in such a small area and out of all the endemics found, 22% are ...

Biodiversity, refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses the differences in species, genes, and ecosystems, resulting in a rich tapestry of life forms that interact with each other and their environments. Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, providing essen...

Asleep in the Ecuadorian Choc. @fundacion.jocotoco #savethechoco

Horns are not so common on the amphibian world, but be a marsupial horned frogwell there are a few species sharing these characteristics. Here is one of the species, Gastrotheca cornuta. A gem living in the primary pristine forest of the Choco region.In situ and no manipulation of the animal#sony...

Its amazing to think Alfred Russel Wallace discussed the destruction of forest habitats and the impact on biodiversity due to human activities in the The Malay Archipelago, published in 1869. He was one of the great naturalist of his time and partially responsible for the theory of evolution. Its...

Its estimated that 90% of the animal life forms on Earth are insects. Unfortunately they usually go overlooked but @javier_aznar_photography has an eye for finding interesting insects throughout the Choc. #savethechoco #macro #ecuador

On assignment for @save_the_choco I was able to follow Dr. @abelbat and team who have spent years monitoring Atelopus glyphus in Panamanian Choc. These Critically Endangered toads are threatened by chytridiomycosis and habitat loss. Chytridiomycosis is a disease caused by Batrachochytrium dendrob...

Meet the enchanting Oophaga anchicayensis, an endangered gem hidden in Colombias Choc Department. The genus name Oophaga translates to egg eater, referring to its unique reproductive behavior where the female feeds her developing larvae with unfertilized eggs in water-filled cavities. Anchicayens...

The Sapayoa is endemic to the Choc. It is special because it stands alone as a monotypic genus, meaning it is the sole species within its genus. This classification highlights its unique evolutionary path and distinct characteristics that set it apart from all other bird species. The Sapayoa, wit...

Bothriechis torvus found on a remote ridge deep in the Darin National Park. The reptile database says, named after the Latin word torvus, meaning fierce. It refers to the protruding supraciliary scales, which according to Andrs Posada Arango, give this species an air froce. This venomous snake is...

A stunning insitu portrait of Boana picturata photographed by @javier_aznar_photography at @fundacion.jocotoco Canand Reserve. #savingthechoco #savethechoco