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Wildlife of the Atacama Desert and Altiplano

Can you see it? Small Atacama desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus), perfectly camouflaged.

Can you see it? Small Atacama desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus), perfectly camouflaged.

Can you see it? Small Atacama desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus), perfectly camouflaged.

Small camouflaged grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.), Atacama desert Chile

Small camouflaged grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.), Atacama desert Chile

Small camouflaged grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.), Atacama desert Chile

Variable hawk or aguilucho (Geranoaetus polyosoma) perched on cactus, Atacama Desert Chile

Variable hawk or aguilucho (Geranoaetus polyosoma) perched on cactus, Atacama Desert Chile

Variable hawk or aguilucho (Geranoaetus polyosoma) perched on cactus, Atacama Desert Chile

Vaquita del desierto (Gyriosomus sp.), a beetle that appears when the Atacama desert is in bloom

Vaquita del desierto (Gyriosomus sp.), a beetle that appears when the Atacama desert is in bloom

Vaquita del desierto (Gyriosomus sp.), a beetle that appears when the Atacama desert is in bloom

Variable hawks (Geranoaetus polyosoma) at their nesting site, Atacama Desert Chile

Variable hawks (Geranoaetus polyosoma) at their nesting site, Atacama Desert Chile

Variable hawks (Geranoaetus polyosoma) at their nesting site, Atacama Desert Chile

You have to look twice: The perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.) is hard to see between the stones

You have to look twice: The perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.) is hard to see between the stones

Atacama desert insects: You have to look twice: The perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.) is hard to see between the stones.

Scorpion with with footprints and shadow on sand dune, Atacama desert Chile

Scorpion with with footprints and shadow on sand dune, Atacama desert Chile

Scorpion with with footprints and shadow on sand dune, Atacama desert Chile

Southern right whale mother with calf at the coast of Antofagasta

Southern right whale mother with calf at the coast of Antofagasta

Southern right whale mother with calf at the coast of Antofagasta

Guanaco checking out a cactus snack, Punta Choros, Chile

Guanaco checking out a cactus snack, Punta Choros, Chile

Guanaco checking out a cactus snack, Punta Choros, Chile

Atacama desert scorpion

Atacama desert scorpion

Atacama desert scorpion

Gray-hooded sierra finch (Phrygilus gayi) balancing on the spines of a cactus at the Chilean desert coast

Gray-hooded sierra finch (Phrygilus gayi) balancing on the spines of a cactus at the Chilean desert coast

Gray-hooded sierra finch (Phrygilus gayi) balancing on the spines of a cactus at the Chilean desert coast

South American Leaf-toed gecko or Salamanqueja (Phyllodactylus gerrhopygus) at the Atacama coast of Paposo

South American Leaf-toed gecko or Salamanqueja (Phyllodactylus gerrhopygus) at the Atacama coast of Paposo

South American Leaf-toed gecko or Salamanqueja (Phyllodactylus gerrhopygus) at the Atacama coast of Paposo

Well camouflaged Atacama desert butterfly (Cynthia carye)

Well camouflaged Atacama desert butterfly (Cynthia carye)

Well camouflaged Atacama desert butterfly (Cynthia carye)

Gray gulls (Larus modestus), Pan de Azucar National Park

Gray gulls (Larus modestus), Pan de Azucar National Park

Gray gulls (Larus modestus) breed in the driest part of the Atacama desert

Horsehead grasshopper, Atacama Desert

Horsehead grasshopper, Atacama Desert

Horsehead grasshopper, Atacama Desert

Common Diuca-Finch (Diuca diuca) perched on a cactus of the coastal Atacama desert

Common Diuca-Finch (Diuca diuca) perched on a cactus of the coastal Atacama desert

Common Diuca-Finch (Diuca diuca) perched on a cactus of the coastal Atacama desert

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) next to a cactus, Atacama desert Chile

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) next to a cactus, Atacama desert Chile

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) walking in the Atacama desert between cactus

Black-head lizard (Liolaemus nigriceps), one of the most beautiful "dragons" of the Atacama

Black-head lizard (Liolaemus nigriceps), one of the most beautiful "dragons" of the Atacama

Black-head lizard (Liolaemus nigriceps), one of the most beautiful "dragons" of the Atacama

The Tricahue (Cyanoliseus patagonus) is the largest and most colorful parrot of Chile

The Tricahue (Cyanoliseus patagonus) is the largest and most colorful parrot of Chile

The Tricahue (Cyanoliseus patagonus) is the largest and most colorful parrot of Chile

Male Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) or Huemul del norte, posing between blue flowers

Male Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) or Huemul del norte, posing between blue flowers

Male Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) or Huemul del norte, posing between blue flowers

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) portrait, Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Chile

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) portrait, Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Chile

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) portrait, Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Chile

Close encounter with a giant fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) at the coast of the Atacama desert

Close encounter with a giant fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) at the coast of the Atacama desert

Close encounter with a giant fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) at the coast of the Atacama desert

The Magellanic horned owl (Bubo magellanicus) can only be found with luck in the Atacama Desert

The Magellanic horned owl (Bubo magellanicus) can only be found with luck in the Atacama Desert

The Magellanic horned owl (Bubo magellanicus) can only be found with luck in the Atacama Desert

Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in flight above Salar de Atacama, perfect evening light

Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in flight above Salar de Atacama, perfect evening light

Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in flight above Salar de Atacama, perfect evening light

Vicuna portrait at Lauca National Park, Chile

Vicuna portrait at Lauca National Park, Chile

Vicuna portrait at Lauca National Park, Chile

Mountain viscacha stretching out its legs at Lauca National Park in Chile

Mountain viscacha stretching out its legs at Lauca National Park in Chile

Mountain viscacha stretching out its legs at Lauca National Park in Chile

Two blackish oystercatchers (Haematopus ater), Pan de Azucar National Park

Two blackish oystercatchers (Haematopus ater), Pan de Azucar National Park

Two blackish oystercatchers (Haematopus ater), Pan de Azucar National Park

A relaxed mountain viscacha (Lagidium viscacia) at Lauca National Park, Chile

A relaxed mountain viscacha (Lagidium viscacia) at Lauca National Park, Chile

A relaxed mountain viscacha (Lagidium viscacia) at Lauca National Park, Chile

Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) are members of the Camelidae family and are endangered in the north of Chile.

Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) are members of the Camelidae family and are endangered in the north of Chile.

Group of Guanacos between cactus in the north of Chile, Atacama

Group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in the Atacama of northern Chile

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) lay their eggs in the middle of the Atacama desert

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) lay their eggs in the middle of the Atacama desert

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) lay their eggs in the middle of the Atacama desert

Large group of South American Fur Seals at the coast of Atacama near Antofagasta

Large group of South American Fur Seals at the coast of Atacama near Antofagasta

Large group of South American Fur Seals at the coast of Atacama.

Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) in flight at the Chilean coast of Atacama

Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) in flight at the Chilean coast of Atacama

Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) in flight at the Chilean coast of Atacama

Three curious Vicunas looking at the camera, Altiplano of Chile

Three curious Vicunas looking at the camera, Altiplano of Chile

Three Vicunas looking curiously at the camera, Lauca National Park

Humboldt Penguins at Reserva Nacional Pinguino Humboldt, Isla Choros

Humboldt Penguins at Reserva Nacional Pinguino Humboldt, Isla Choros

Humboldt Penguins at Reserva Nacional Pinguino Humboldt, Isla Choros

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) with Copiapoa cactus, Atacama desert

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) with Copiapoa cactus, Atacama desert

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) with Copiapoa cactus, Pan de Azucar National Park

Closeup of Atacama lizard (Liolaemus atacamensis) in the desert near Copiapo, Chile

Closeup of Atacama lizard (Liolaemus atacamensis) in the desert near Copiapo, Chile

Closeup of Atacama lizard (Liolaemus atacamensis) in the desert near Copiapo, Chile

Lava lizards (Microlophus atacamensis) are found along the coast of the Atacama

Lava lizards (Microlophus atacamensis) are found along the coast of the Atacama

Lava lizards (Microlophus atacamensis) are found along the coast of the Atacama

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) hatch their eggs in the middle of the Atacama Desert far away from the coast.

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) hatch their eggs in the middle of the Atacama Desert far away from the coast.

Gray Gulls (Larus modestus) hatch their eggs in the middle of the Atacama Desert far away from the coast.

Pelicans (Pelecanus thagus) at Atacama desert coast, Pan de Azucar National Park

Pelicans (Pelecanus thagus) at Atacama desert coast, Pan de Azucar National Park

Pelicans (Pelecanus thagus) at Atacama desert coast, Pan de Azucar National Park

Insects of Atacama desert: A perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.)

Insects of Atacama desert: A perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.)

Insects of Atacama desert: A perfectly camouflaged desert grasshopper (Elasmoderus sp.)

Andean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus andinus) at Lagunas Chaxas in the Salar de Atacama

Andean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus andinus) at Lagunas Chaxas in the Salar de Atacama

Andean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus andinus) at Lagunas Chaxas in the Salar de Atacama

South American Gray Foxes (Lycalopex griseus), Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Desert

South American Gray Foxes (Lycalopex griseus), Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Desert

South American Gray Foxes (Lycalopex griseus), Pan de Azucar national park, Atacama Desert

Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora), an endemic hummingbird of the northern Atacama.

Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora), an endemic hummingbird of the northern Atacama.

Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora), an endemic hummingbird of the northern Atacama.

Young South American Fur Seals (Arctocephalus australis) at the coast of Atacama

Young South American Fur Seals (Arctocephalus australis) at the coast of Atacama

Young South American Fur Seals (Arctocephalus australis) at the coast of Atacama

Wasp (Ammophila sp.) killing a caterpillar in the blooming Atacama desert

Wasp (Ammophila sp.) killing a caterpillar in the blooming Atacama desert

Wasp (Ammophila sp.) killing a caterpillar in the blooming Atacama desert

Corredor de Tarapaca lizard (Microlophus tarapacensis), Quebrada El Medano, Atacama desert

Corredor de Tarapaca lizard (Microlophus tarapacensis), Quebrada El Medano, Atacama desert

Corredor de Tarapaca lizard (Microlophus tarapacensis), Quebrada El Medano, Atacama desert

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