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,...
by Simon | Feb 14, 2021 | Nature
Throughout high summer as the suns heat scorches the land plants struggle to grow. Without regular watering garden plants wither away. Out in the fields the grasses do grow but are thin and tough. All this changes late summer with the arrival of the autumn rains. When...
by Simon | Feb 3, 2021 | Nature
It is normal at this time of year, late summer, for there to be rain in Paraguay. This year however the rains have been exceptionally heavy. And in addition to that the rains have continued for many days. It has been far more than the country is prepared for and can...
by Simon | Jan 26, 2021 | Nature
Armadillos are to be found throughout the Paraguayan countryside. Despite being elusive and difficult to see in the wild they are quite common. Armadillos in Paraguay a hard to spot for the same reason that badgers are in Britain. Like badgers armadillos spend much...
by Simon | Jan 8, 2021 | Nature
Clear skies in Paraguay mean that almost every day ends with a fine sunset. The only exceptions being the cloudy days when a storm roils through. I live out in the countryside and so in addition to the clear skies the view is unobstructed by buildings. In common with...
by Simon | Jan 4, 2021 | Nature
Summer is a season of bright and vibrant colours all across Paraguay. In the dry winter months many plants fade from their usual brightness. Also the country takes on a drier colour pallet as the grasses turn from green to brown. This is reversed by the arrival of the...
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