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Cloud Forest Alive Wallpaper Gallery!
Because we've had many visitor requests in the last few months for high-resolution copies of some of our pictures for use as "Wallpaper" (the background image on a computer screen), we've created this gallery with a few of the best pictures so far.

For instructions on how to set these images as your wallpaper (it's really easy), please scroll down to the bottom the page. Enjoy!

Laughing Falcon

Laughing Falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans
Taken August 1, 2001
San Luis Valley

640x480 pixels(VGA) - 44kb
800x600 pixels(SVGA) - 69kb
1024x768 pixels(XGA) - 110kb

Processionary caterpillars

Processionary caterpillars
Taken March 16, 2001
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels(VGA) - 39kb
800x600 pixels(SVGA) - 57kb
1024x768 pixels(XGA) - 116kb

Red Eye Tree Frog

Red eyed tree frog
Agalychnis callidryas
Taken July 3, 2001
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
Photo by Alex Villegas

640x480 pixels(VGA) - 18kb
800x600 pixels(SVGA) - 25kb
1024x768 pixels(XGA) - 36kb

Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger
Costus wilsonii
Taken August 9, 2001
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels(VGA) - 42kb
800x600 pixels(SVGA) - 62kb
1024x768 pixels(XGA) - 101kb

Long Horned Beetle

Long-horned Beetle
Taken June 10, 2001
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels(VGA) - 38kb
800x600 pixels(SVGA) - 50kb
1024x768 pixels(XGA) - 70kb

Blue-eyed Anole

Blue-eyed Anole
Norops woodi
Taken August 31, 2000
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 46kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 66kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 104kb

Orange-kneed tarantula

Orange-kneed tarantula
Brachypelma mesomelas
Taken September 20, 2000
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 44kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 64kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 109kb

Magenta-throated Woodstar

Magenta-throated Woodstar
Calliphlox bryantae
Taken January 12, 2000
Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 49kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 73kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 99kb

Long-horned Beetle

Long-horned Beetle
Psalidognathus modestus
Taken May 31, 2000
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 92kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 134kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 216kb

Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle
Psalidognathus modestus
Taken July 11, 2000
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 81kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 123kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 198kb

Scarab Beetle

Scarab Beetle
Plusiotis chrysargyreae
Taken July 11, 2000
Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

640x480 pixels (VGA) - 84kb
800x600 pixels (SVGA) - 127kb
1024x768 pixels (XGA) - 206kb

Photographs are Copyrighted (2000) by the Tropical Science Center. Please write to us if you would like to use them for any other purposes other than personal use.


How to set the pictures as wallpaper...

Step 1 - Determine your screen area (so that the picture completely fills your screen) If you already know your screen area (640x480, 800x600, etc.) you may skip this step.
1) Go to the test page to determine your screen area.

Step 2 - Select the proper image
For example, if you want to use the Scarab Beetle as your wallpaper and your screen area is 800 by 600, then click on "800x600 pixels" next to the Scarab Beetle picture.

Step 3 - Set the image as wallpaper
1) With the desired image displayed on your screen, click anywhere on the picture with your right mouse button.
2) In the list that pops up, click on "Set As Wallpaper". That's it!
Note: We're not responsible for any nightmares that you might experience as a result of using the Tarantula or Long-horned Beetle as wallpaper! :)

If you enjoy this new feature of Cloud Forest Alive, please let us know by dropping an electronic note in the Suggestion Box. If we get enough positive feedback, we'll update this portion of the site regularly!


This website was developed to enhance global understanding of the unique and important cloud forests of Central America. Through their impact on water and soil quality, climate patterns, and numerous known and unknown plant and animal species, cloud forests profoundly affect life surrounding them and life around the planet. Current financing and management provided by the Tropical Science Center and Forum One Communications. Past support from the World Bank and the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD). Contact Wagner Lopez info@cloudforestalive.org with comments or questions.