The galleries in this site were created in part through the iMatch photo archiving program. Ferdinand's photo gallery preset was used as a starting template for the galleries. Thanks Ferdinand!
Documenting the Diversity of Life
All net proceeds from the sales on Biodiversity Photography go directly to our non-profit organization, Reptile Research. This organization is dedicated to understanding the diversity of reptiles and amphibians in the tropical forests of Ecuador. The region we work in has some of the greatest biodiversity in the world, while being under the greatest peril for species extinction.. We endeavor to learn as much as possible about this diversity while there still is the chance. Among other things, this understanding will assist us in setting conservation priorities: some tracts of land can still be saved, and we can use indices of biodiversity to choose which ones these will be.
Paul getting up-close and personal with a deadly coral snake.
Pata de Pajaros: An Ecosystem in peril in Western Ecuador
Paul S. Hamilton, Executive Director
Reptile Research
P.O. Box 1348
Tucson AZ 8702-1348
US Phone: 520 260-9280
paul@reptileresearch.org
Paul has spent the last 15 years studying the behavior and ecology of the reptiles and amphibians of the desert southwest, as well as the rain forests of Ecuador, Mexico and Australia.
Many of his scientific subjects have turned into photographic subjects as well. In addition to lizards, snakes, and frogs, Paul photographs birds, insects, mammals, and landscapes, which are all well represented in his portfolio. His photographs are featured in numerous textbooks and scientific articles.
Photo Credits
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Alcock, J. 2005. Animal Behavior, 7th Ed. Uta stansburiana.
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·Alcock, J. 2005. Animal Behavior, 7th Ed. Sceloporus virgatus.
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Alcock, J. 2005. Animal Behavior, 7th Ed. Crotaphytus dickersonae male and female [full-page chapter header].
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Alcock, J. 2006. Animal Behavior, Easy Reading Edition [German]. Same photos as above
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Dugatkin, L. 2004. Principles of Animal Behavior. Crotalus molossus combat [incorrectly labeled as copperheads by G. Schuett].
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Miller, J. 2005 Annual Report for the Center for Biological Diversity. Fossil Creek Habitat.
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Ortega, M, et al., In Press, 2006. A Field Guide of the herpetofauna in the Esmeraldas province, Pacific lowlands of Ecuador, Sudamerica. Fourteen species of reptile and amphibian.
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Vigle, G, P. Hamilton and R. Sawby. 2006. A field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Amazonian Ecuador: The herpetofauna of Reserva Jatun Sacha. 80 species of reptile and amphibian.
