Out from the dark, a baby Orangutan

First encounter with an Orangutan in Sepilok Up ahead there was some commotion. About eight tourists were all staring up at the high branches to my left. I stopped, and as usual could see nothing, I never do when everybody else can. A few steps forward and another cracking of branches. I peered in the …

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Finding Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower in Mindanao, The Philippines: Seeing the Unseen

Seeing the Unseen: and finding something rare in Mindanao   No matter how long you stay in a country, you will never truly know it. I know this to be true. There will always be something new to discover and see. It’s not all about what’s in the guidebooks “must see” list. Where is Rafflesia found in …

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Meet the Endangered Tarsiers of Bohol, The Philippines

Photographs of  the endangered Tarsiers in Bohol, The Philippines There are some animals in the world I really like. I knew the Tarsier was one of them even before I got to see one in person. What is a tarsier? According to Wikipedia they are haplorrhine primates, according to my guide-book they are not primates. I believe …

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Meeting Gustaf in Palawan

Gustaf is the infamous crocodile in Africa, the legendary man-eater that many have failed to catch. I like the idea of something from nature biting back at humanity. I’ve also seen crocodiles in the wild, and kept my distance. One needs to respect the crocodile, it’s sole purpose is eating live creatures and reproduction. It’s …

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