There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Giant River Otters are probably the most entertaining animals in the Pantanal, they're always on the move hunting. The minute one gets separated from the group it'll begin screaming until it's reunited. I got so many shots of these guys hunting and swimming, they're so much fun.
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Typical Caiman with a Butterfly on it's nose
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Caiman up close and personal, this guy wen't over to try and steal the Otter's catch and there was a bit of skirmish then the otters swam off. One of the Otters had a nasty wound that looked like it was from a Caiman which may have been why it was so quick to swim off, it probably remembered the bad run in it had with one.
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Here is a Jabiru with a person for scale, they are huge!
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There are so many birds in the Pantanal, I never was much of a Birder but I had so much fun shooting them, I can see why people enjoy it so much.
I have many more photos but these are some of the better ones.
The lighting wasn't kind to my camera, a lot of my shots are washed out.