A whale vertebra.
Its vibrant coloration is the result of bacteria and other microorganisms feeding on the oils that are slowly expelled from within.
#Patagonia #NatGeo #naturewonders
ALT A whale vertebra. Its vibrant coloration is the result of bacteria and other microorganisms feeding on the oils that are slowly expelled from within. #Patagonia #RemoteExploration
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This species of longhorn beetle (Callisphyris leptopus) can be found all around Patagonia. Its larvae burrow in branches of several Nothofagus species, where it spends its entire immature life stages. @ Aysén Region instagram.com/p/B_NI4MwgOZq/…
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In Patagonia, a caterpillar nears its end. The delicate oblong structures on its back conceal a sinister nature. Housed within each pale-colored cocoon, braconid wasp larvae complete their metamorphosis while their… instagram.com/p/B-AYHZPA9A_/…
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In the marginal microhabitats of fresh waterways of, inhabiting the saturated moss, this predatory empidid fly is at the top of the food chain. Its predatory larvae can take down prey over five times its size. #NatGeo
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Bog camping. Sometimes you have to camp wherever nightfall catches you. @ Aysén Region — at Aysén Region facebook.com/100000492384334…
Sunrise at the San Quintín glacial lagoon. Fed by the San Quintín glacier (the largest glacier in the Northern Patagonian Ice Field), the lagoon’s nearby vicinity is a perfect place to witness the ongoing... facebook.com/100000492384334…
Hi Everyone,
Check out this cool short video from Great Big Story about my work in Patagonia!
greatbigstory.com/stories/su… greatbigstory.com/stories/su…
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This mayfly (Chiloporter eatoni) is the only surviving species of the subfamily Chiloporterinae. Endemic to Patagonia, this carnivorous nymph can be found in well oxygenated rivers and large streams.
The complex abdominal terminus of this meniscus midge (Dixidae) allows it to breath air as it holds onto the underside of the water surface. This species belongs to the genus Nothodixa,… instagram.com/p/Bwou7ZkgcgO/…
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Strange ancient creatures inhabit the gelid fresh waterways of southern Patagonia. This torrent midge (Blephariceridae: Edwardsina) belong to an unbroken Gondwanan lineage shared by… instagram.com/p/BwXuNPWgg18/…
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Good times with Anand facebook.com/story.php?story…
If you were not able to tune in live to the Nat Geo Explorer Classroom event, you can access the whole recorded session at this link.
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The expedition to remote areas of Patagonia in search of rare insects continues. openexplorer.nationalgeograp…
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I am so exited to be sharing my work with Nat Geo Explorer Classroom and Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants on January 14th at 13:00 EST!
If you are a teacher and want to learn more about my work... exploringbytheseat.com/lesso…
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On route to a natural whale cemetery with a hardcore team.
Read the stories Nat Geo’s Open Explorer (link in bio)
📸naguirreb @ Aysén Region instagram.com/p/Bqxpyymghwv/…
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Searching for primitive crane flies in an endemic forest between the northern and southern Patagonia Ice Fields.
📸anandavarma instagram.com/p/BqpZ2XwgAGI/…