LEONARDO MERÇON
FOTÓGRAFO DE NATUREZA

A tegu lizard preys on the invasive African giant snail in Camburi Beach, revealing an extraordinary ecological interaction

Photographer captures rare Pissinatti’s Bald-Faced Sakis in the Amazon. A captivating journey into the biodiversity of the world’s largest

Instituto Últimos Refúgios wins 26,000 votes to receive IAB support for 2025. Learn more about this collective achievement and its impact

Discover the wonders of Vitória’s mangrove, one of the world’s largest urban mangroves, and learn about its incredible biodiversity

Launch of *Turtle Bay* book celebrates the biodiversity and conservation of Vitória’s Turtle Bay, a coastal environmental gem

Witness the beauty and resilience of Loggerhead Sea Turtles on Camburi Beach and learn about the conservation efforts that protect them

Discover the marine biodiversity of Baía das Tartarugas in Vitória, ES, and the urgency of conservation in Leonardo Merçon’s latest book

A close encounter with the endangered Black Brush-tailed Porcupine in the Atlantic Forest. Discover the story behind this iconic photo

Exciting sighting of the ornate hawk-eagle in Espírito Santo, with stunning photos and a reflection on environmental preservation. Read more

See aerial photos of wildfires between São Paulo and Espírito Santo, and reflect on the environmental impact

A reflection on life and the universe inspired by jumping spiders on a deserted road in Itaúnas, Espírito Santo. Find out more!

Discover the story of the last tapirs of Espírito Santo and the conservation efforts to protect them in the Sooretama-Linhares Forest

Mother Potoo feeding her chick at UFES. A rare and moving nature moment in the heart of Espírito Santo.

Discover the transformation from prejudice to defender of opossums and the importance of their conservation.

Join my adventure in Regência, Espírito Santo, as I capture the nesting of sea turtles and reflect on 200 years of natural history.

Check out my latest story about an unforgettable encounter with a Brown Howler Monkey and its importance in conservation.

Check out my latest story on Folha Vitória about the enchanting white-faced marmosets, treasures of Espírito Santo. Read about my adventures

Discover the adventure of photographing the Green-Crested Plovercrest hummingbird in Caparaó and the importance of conservation.

Puma "captured" by a camera trap in Forno Grande State Park, revealing the diversity of the Atlantic Forest. Photo by Leonardo Merçon.

I present my new column in Folha Vitória, featuring adventures and nature photography. Discover exciting stories.