LEONARDO MERÇON
FOTÓGRAFO DE NATUREZA

A Southern Lapwing family finds refuge in an urban park, showing how nature can survive even within the heart of the city

Meet Professor Áureo Banhos, a passionate conservationist protecting Harpy Eagles and inspiring new generations in the Atlantic Forest.

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

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!

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.

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

On March 23rd, I participated in the Festival das Águas (Water Festival) in Vargem Alta, southern Espírito Santo state.

Era uma saracura-do-mato (Aramides saracura) andando bem devagar, caçando seu café-da-manhã. A cena estava bonita, com a superfície da água

O quati-de-cauda-anelada. Dotado de uma pelagem distintiva e uma cauda listrada espetacular, este animal é um verdadeiro mestre da selva, va