Tag Archives: Caribbean biodiversity

The Golden tree frog is one of the rarest and most biologically specialised amphibians in the Caribbean, surviving in isolated bromeliad ecosystems high in Trinidad’s Northern Range mountains. Found primarily on the mist-covered summits of El Tucuche and Cerro del Aripo, the species has become an international symbol of amphibian …

Dunstan Cave is one of the world’s most accessible locations to observe oilbirds, a rare nocturnal species that uses echolocation and feeds exclusively on fruit. Situated in Trinidad’s Northern Range within the Asa Wright Nature Centre, this cave offers a scientifically significant and carefully managed wildlife encounter. Once known as …

Bio-diversity hotspots are regions with exceptional species richness and endemism, and Trinidad’s Northern Range is one of the most significant in the Caribbean. This mountain system represents a rare ecological convergence zone where South American and Caribbean species coexist in a compact geographic area. Its classification as a global Key …

The ultimate naturalist’s itinerary for Trinidad and Tobago summer provides a scientifically grounded, biodiversity-rich route through over 15 ecologically significant sites across both islands. This itinerary reflects the islands’ status as one of the Caribbean’s most biologically diverse destinations, where tropical rainforests, mangrove wetlands, savannas and coral-rich coastlines coexist within …

The tonka bean tree – a biological enigma. The tonka bean tree (Dipteryx odorata), native to tropical forests of Central and South America, is a botanical phenomenon that has captivated scientists and cultures alike. Known for its fragrant seeds (tonka beans) and towering stature, this tree recently stunned researchers with …