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JungleLens

JungleLens

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Explore. Present. Preserve.

Join us on a journey to uncover the unseen beauty of the world's tropical rainforests and the stories they hold.

Our projects
Our projects

New publication: Minder et al. 2026

The role of different organs in the hydroxylation of pumiliotoxin (+)-251D to allopumiliotoxin (+)-267A in the poison frog Adelphobates galactonotus

Created in BioRender. Minder, B. (2026) https://BioRender.com/tmd3skc

Basil has published his second research paper from his master's thesis at the University of São Paulo, advancing our understanding of alkaloid distribution in poison frogs.

This work reveals how toxic compounds move through and persist in frog organs, using innovative analytical techniques to track pumiliotoxins and allopumiliotoxins across fat bodies, kidneys, and urine. Through sophisticated solid phase extraction methods, Basil conducted the first comprehensive organ-by-organ analysis of how the potent alkaloid pumiliotoxin (+)-251D is processed in Adelphobates galactonotus.

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Link to Master Thesis | Link to full Article (Toxicon, open access)

Basil Minder holding Adlephobates galactonotus a poison frog

Basil Minder in the field, with A. galactonotus

Adelphobates galactonotus

Adelphobates galactonotus

Presentations

“Quilombolas als treibende Kraft im Artenschutz der Arrauschildkröte”
On 26 February 2026, Basil held a presetation for the “IG Schildkrötenfreunde Aargau” at the restaurant Hallwyl in Seengen (AG), Switzerland and dove into the fascinating world of Amazon river turtles and their on going conservation in Brazil.

More informations
More informations
Basil Minder presenting for Junglelens Mata Mata turtle

Basil Minder presenting for JungleLens

Feature

Behind the Scenes of “Unveiling Turtle Voices”
We’ve been featured in the Austrian turtle journal Sacalia!
Dive into an exclusive article exploring the making of our latest documentary. - German only

Cover of a magazine with the title "SACALIA" in green. The magazine features a large photograph of a turtle emerging from the sand, with smaller images of turtles and a group of people in a meeting. The text indicates it is a publication related to the Zoological Society, with articles about Prague Zoo and the Amazon, published in February 2025.
Discover the documentary
Discover the documentary
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“Capture the wild, protect the future.
Dive into the heart of the worlds rainforests with JungleLens productions.”

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About Us

We are two passionate biologists and wildlife enthusiasts, who wish to explore, uncover and understand nature's wonders and ecological processes. With a strong background in herpetology and chemistry, we aim to combine scientific research with multimedia production.

Two hikers, Basil Minder and Juila A. Pinna with backpacks smiling on a rocky trail with mist and trees in the background while on pico do bandeira Brazil

JungleLens was born from the desire to connect people with nature, while encouraging conservation and sutainability through original images and stories. Our work documents scientific expeditions, research and the beauty of wildlife, using the power of film and photography.

Two people, Basil Minder and Juila A. Pinna with backpacks, one holding a camera, stand in front of a large, colorful rock wall with layered formations. Sparse vegetation is visible at the top of the cliff, in the caatinga.

Take us on your adventure

From research expeditions to daring explorations, your most extraordinary moments will be in our focus.

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