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Tegu Lizard Predation on African Giant Snail: Watch the Video!
A tegu lizard preys on the invasive African giant snail in Camburi Beach, revealing an extraordinary ecological interaction
Leonardo Merçon
Jan 33 min read
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See Photos of a Rare Amazonian Monkey Captured by a Brazilian Photographer!
Photographer captures rare Pissinatti’s Bald-Faced Sakis in the Amazon. A captivating journey into the biodiversity of the world’s largest
Leonardo Merçon
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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"Baía das Tartarugas: Marine Wealth in the Capital of Espírito Santo" – A Deep Connection to Nature
Discover the marine biodiversity of Baía das Tartarugas in Vitória, ES, and the urgency of conservation in Leonardo Merçon’s latest book
Leonardo Merçon
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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Iconic Photo of the Rare Black Brush-tailed Porcupine in Guarapari!
A close encounter with the endangered Black Brush-tailed Porcupine in the Atlantic Forest. Discover the story behind this iconic photo
Leonardo Merçon
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Mother Common Potoo Feeding Her Chick - See Special Video and Photos of the Moment.
Mother Potoo feeding her chick at UFES. A rare and moving nature moment in the heart of Espírito Santo.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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The Turtles of Espírito Santo. Yes, if they're born here, they're “Capixabas”!
Join my adventure in Regência, Espírito Santo, as I capture the nesting of sea turtles and reflect on 200 years of natural history.
Leonardo Merçon
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Photography: Wildlife Stories with Leonardo Merçon and Instituto Últimos Refúgios
I present my new column in Folha Vitória, featuring adventures and nature photography. Discover exciting stories.
Leonardo Merçon
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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