Many nights spent hiking to swamps and lakes in Ecuador in search of frogs (his research subject) have revealed to David countless new animals and behaviours.
Particularly fascinating are the lachryphagous (eye-frequenting) moths. The tapir that this moth is drinking from had been rescued as a baby and released back into the wild. So it was used to humans and allowed David to follow it through the forest. 'Whenever it stopped to eat or rest,' he says, 'as many as five or six moths would settle around an eye.' These moths have evolved to feed on secretions from mammal eyes and, in this case, may even prefer to drink from the eyes of tapirs.
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David’s passion lies in documenting stories that help foster a greater appreciation for the life that resides in our rivers and streams. Equipped with a mask, snorkel and camera, he works at the confluence of science, conservation and storytelling. David strives to create compelling science-based imagery that addresses the challenges that are currently faced by our planet’s forest and freshwater ecosystems.
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