morten ross – photographs of the natural world

20 Oct 2019

South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

The ground squirrel is as cute to us humans as any species of squirrels with their fast pace an entertaining antics. But their lives are faced with the exact…

by morten

Costa RicaMammalsSciuridae

12 Nov 2018

Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)

A common species in Costa Rica, and a frequent visitor to easy meals provided by humans - just like the squirrels in Europe and North America, except it is not…

by morten

NorwaySvartskogMammalsSciuridae

4 Aug 2016

Ekorn | Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

This summer has been the most fun in all the years I've lived here, when it comes to squirrels. For some reason at least two female squirrels have made nests…

by morten

BrazilChapada dos Guimaraes National ParkPlantsVochysiaceaeLeaves

6 Dec 2014

Vochysia rufa

Native range is Bolivia and Brazil. -15.2997,-55.8406

by morten

BrazilChapada dos Guimaraes National ParkPlantsVochysiaceaeFlowers

6 Dec 2014

Vochysia rufa

Native range is Bolivia and Brazil. -15.2997,-55.8406

by morten

BrazilChapada dos Guimaraes National ParkPlantsVochysiaceaeLeaves

6 Dec 2014

Qualea multiflora

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…

by morten

BrazilChapada dos Guimaraes National ParkPlantsVochysiaceaeFlowers

6 Dec 2014

Qualea multiflora

At first glance one might think this flower is missing petals, but not so! This is the design - why I wonder. Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…

by morten