by Simon | Jun 11, 2021 | Nature
In almost every corner of Paraguay the sight of a cow is a common one. Sometimes it may be just one kept to supply a family with their daily milk. At others it may be one of thousands in a herd on a vast estate. More usually though it is to be found somewhere in the...
by Simon | May 28, 2021 | Nature
With clear skies and broad horizons the stars in the Paraguayan night are a sight to be seen. Most nights are cloud free. This means that almost always there are stars to be seen. Added to that the lack of light pollution and the sights are spectacular. The nights are...
by Simon | May 8, 2021 | Nature
The Smooth Billed Ani is a common sight all across Paraguay. They are more of a bird of the countryside but are also to be found in towns. Not only in Paraguay are they common. They have a large range that extends from Southern USA all the way down to Northern...
by Simon | Mar 24, 2021 | Nature
Puffbirds are a family of neotropical birds. They are found throughout the Americas from Central America down to Argentina. There are a number of distinct members of the puffbird family. Each with its own appearance and habitat. The member of the family most often...
by Simon | Mar 12, 2021 | Nature
For most of the year Paraguay is a hot and sunny place. Despite this it does though have a winter. Winter in Paraguay is agreed to run from June to August. However just because it is winter does not mean that the land must be cold every day. In fact the weather...
by Simon | Mar 2, 2021 | Nature
Tegus are large terrestrial lizards. They are very distantly related to the monitor lizards. However they belong in a family of their own. The Teiids. There are several species of Tegu and they are found throughout Southern America. They vary in size, coloration,...
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