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• Six-banded Armadillo, Yellow Armadillo
• Armadillo amarillo, armadillo de seis bandas, gualacate, tatú peludo
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Cingulata
Family:Chlamyphoridae
Subfamily:Euphractinae
Genus:Euphractus
Species:E. sexcinctus
It is one of the largest species of armadillos. The carapace is flattened and broad, with 6 to 8 movable bands; its coloration is yellowish to reddish-brown, generally quite pale. The head is triangular, pointed and with a somewhat convex profile; they have longer ears than Chaetophractus villosus. The front and hind legs have 5 toes; the front legs have long, thin claws. Its larger body size differentiates it from the other hairy armadillos (Chaetophractus and Zaedyus) (Canevari and Vaccaro 2007).
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Nile crocodile
• Cocodrilo del Nilo
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Crocodilia
Family:Crocodylidae
Genus:Crocodylus
Species:C. niloticus
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Lesser flamingo
• Flamenco enano, flamenco chico
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Phoenicopteriformes
Family:Phoenicopteridae
Genus:Phoeniconaias
Species:P. minor
The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from further north, but these are generally considered vagrants.
This is the smallest species of flamingo, though it is a tall and large bird by most standards. Most of the plumage is pinkish white. The clearest difference between this species and the greater flamingo, the only other Old World species of flamingo, is the much more extensive black on the bill. Size is less helpful unless the species are together, since the sexes of each species also differ in height.
This species may be the most numerous species of flamingo, with a population that (at its peak) probably numbered up to two million individual birds. This species feeds primarily on Spirulina, algae which grow only in very alkaline lakes. Presence of flamingo groups near water bodies is indication of sodic alkaline water which is not suitable for irrigation use. Although blue-green in colour, the algae contain the photosynthetic pigments that give the birds their pink colour. Their deep bill is specialised for filtering tiny food items.
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Lesser flamingo
• Flamenco enano, flamenco chico
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Phoenicopteriformes
Family:Phoenicopteridae
Genus:Phoeniconaias
Species:P. minor
The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from further north, but these are generally considered vagrants.
This is the smallest species of flamingo, though it is a tall and large bird by most standards. Most of the plumage is pinkish white. The clearest difference between this species and the greater flamingo, the only other Old World species of flamingo, is the much more extensive black on the bill. Size is less helpful unless the species are together, since the sexes of each species also differ in height.
This species may be the most numerous species of flamingo, with a population that (at its peak) probably numbered up to two million individual birds. This species feeds primarily on Spirulina, algae which grow only in very alkaline lakes. Presence of flamingo groups near water bodies is indication of sodic alkaline water which is not suitable for irrigation use. Although blue-green in colour, the algae contain the photosynthetic pigments that give the birds their pink colour. Their deep bill is specialised for filtering tiny food items.
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
Towering yucca plants with Lajitas Mesa in the background as seen from the Barton Warnock Visitors Center in resort border town of Lajitas, Texas.
• Black-and-white ruffed lemur
• Lémur rufo blanco y negro, lémur de collar blanco y negro
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Suborder:Strepsirrhini
Family:Lemuridae
Genus:Varecia
Species:V. variegata
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
Explored: July 19, 2023
Adobe structure with rustic wooden doors and a caned ceiling at the Contrabando movie set in Big Bend Ranch State Park near Lajitas, Texas.
Believe it or not, it was almost pitch black when I took this photo. Even at a fairly reasonable ISO the Nikon D500 sees in the dark!
The Big Dipper did me a favor by lining up directly above the Lajitas Mesa. I wish it was a little closer to the horizon, but overall I'm pleased with the result.
Viewing at a larger size will give you a better sense of the landscape.
• Cotton-top Tamarin, Cotton-headed Tamarin
• Mono Tití cabeciblanco, tití cabeza de algodón, tití leoncito
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Suborder:Haplorhini
Infraorder:Simiiformes
Family:Callitrichidae
Genus:Saguinus
Species:S. oedipus
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura
La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Asian small-clawed otter, oriental small-clawed otter, small-clawed otter
• Nutria enana, nutria de uñas pequeñas asiática
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Mustelidae
Subfamily:Lutrinae
Genus:Aonyx
Species:A. cinereus
This otter species is native to South and Southeast Asia. It has short claws that do not extend beyond the pads of its webbed digits. With a total body length of 730 to 960 mm, and a maximum weight of 5 kg it is the smallest otter species in the world.
The Asian small-clawed otter lives in riverine habitats, freshwater wetlands and mangrove swamps. It feeds on molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals. It lives in pairs, but was also observed in family groups with up to 12 individuals.
It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and is threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and in some areas also by hunting.
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Black-and-white ruffed lemur
• Lémur rufo blanco y negro, lémur de collar blanco y negro
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Suborder:Strepsirrhini
Family:Lemuridae
Genus:Varecia
Species:V. variegata
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
• Common hippopotamus
• Hipopótamo común
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Artiodactyla
Family:Hippopotamidae
Genus:Hippopotamus
Species:H. amphibius
Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura
La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias