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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


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

Leonardo Merçon
Sep 5, 20244 min read


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


The Encounter with the Bearded Howler Monkey: The Photo That Became an Exhibition
Check out my latest story about an unforgettable encounter with a Brown Howler Monkey and its importance in conservation.

Leonardo Merçon
Aug 1, 20244 min read


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

Leonardo Merçon
Apr 3, 20232 min read


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

Leonardo Merçon
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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