August 6, 2013
On a visit to the hilly area to the east of the Maribios chain of volcanoes, north of the capital and north of Lake Managua, we were able to make a tour of the Lost Canyon nature reserve. The owner, Richard Leonardi, had just taken delivery of an example of a rare breed of reptile, […]
Category: Latin America, Central America wildlife | Tags: Nicaragua, iguanas, armadillos
March 3, 2011
On a visit to the Natural History Museum a few years ago, my eye was caught by a small exhibition of animal products confiscated by British customs officials: snakeskin belts, crocodile skin bags, wallets made from the skins of protected species, stuffed baby alligators, stuffed toads arranged around miniature pool tables, clutching cues. As if […]
Category: Latin America, Central America wildlife | Tags: Nicaragua, iguanas, sloths