Victor Valley College Tropical Research Initiative
Herpetofauna of Timor-Leste
Phase I

Same to Eraulo

Map of Timor-Leste showing route to Eraulo, Ermera District.
(click to enlarge and view 2009 fieldwork locations)

From Same the expedition drove back over the central mountains to Eraulo on the western slopes of Mt Ramelau. The lengthy drive through largely deserted, high-altitude terrain was accomplished using the expedition hired Toyota Troop Carrier and a pick-up.

Mt Ramelau between Same and Maubisse, and Eraulo.

Cloud in the valleys around Mt Ramelau.

Trees killed by Indonesian troops in their fight against Falantil.	Mountain village children.
Barren mountain habitat between Maubisse and Eraulo.