by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 27, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
I cringe at my post title, “The Most Dangerous Animals in the Belize Jungle.” Ultimately, the title’s job is to make you click on it. But there are about half a dozen high-traffic websites recycling the same bad information under basically the same title. Most claim...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 21, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Life in Belize, My Blog
All photos and videos are taken on my farm. The Black Howler monkey, locally called “baboon,” is the Kriol (creole) name for this iconic Belizean primate. I feel very fortunate as a Canadian to be living in Scotland Halfmoon Village, right in the heart of the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 11, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montezuma_oropendola One of my favorite bird calls on the farm. Their calls are commonly heard but not often seen. Photo credit goes to Andy Wilson More Belizean Creatures Central American Wood Turtle Titan...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 3, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Belize is a tropical paradise, renowned not only for its stunning landscapes but also for its incredible biodiversity. Among its many natural treasures are 33 unique species of frogs, tree frogs, and toads that thrive in Belize’s lush rainforests, wetlands, and...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 22, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Finding and seeing a boa in the wild can be an amazing opportunity, and there’s nothing quite like encountering one in Belize’s lush rainforests! From the ancient Maya, who revered them as spiritual beings, to modern-day wildlife enthusiasts, these...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 23, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Narrow-bridged Musk Turtle – Claudius angustatus Locally known as Toe-biter. The smallest musk/mud turtle found in Belize. To be honest I don’t see these guys often, but I found my first one in years right outside my house. A super aggressive species when...
