Water Hyacinth Collection

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with water hyacinth still on back after leaving water, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Whale headed stork (Balaeniceps rex) taking off, Lake Albert, Uganda, East Africa

Water Hyacinth, Water Bugs, and Tree Frogs, 1705

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) with back covered in water hyacinth on back after leaving water. Mana Pools National Park Zimbabwe

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp. ) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp.) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

Jessore, Bangladesh. The Bhairab river is clogged with water hyacinth

Mud plantain or water hyacinth, Heteranthera dubia (Water star-grass, Schollera graminifolia)
6340391 Mud plantain or water hyacinth, Heteranthera dubia (Water star-grass, Schollera graminifolia) by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Mud plantain or water hyacinth)

Mud plantain or water hyacinth, Heteranthera reniformis
6340389 Mud plantain or water hyacinth, Heteranthera reniformis by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Mud plantain or water hyacinth, Heteranthera reniformis)

USA, Hawaii, Big Island of Hawaii. Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park, Wetland pond with invasive, blooming water lily and water hyacinth

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jaguar wading in shallow water as it crosses between sandbars on the Cuiaba River. Common Water Hyacinths create thick green foliage along the sandbar

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jaguar walking on a sandbar on the Cuiaba River. Common Water Hyacinths create thick green foliage along the sandbar

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Portrait of two young Capybaras sitting along the riverbank of the Cuiaba River with their parent

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Capybara family portrait along the riverbank of the Cuiaba River

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Two giant river otters swimming in the water hyacinths and acting curious about the tourists, in the riverbank of the Cuiaba River

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jaguar resting on a sandbar along the Cuiaba River

Water hyacinth
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for The Freshwater Project. Finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2017

Curimbata (Prochilodus lineatus) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, with Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Taken for the Freshwater Project

A Capybara rests in warm light on a river bank near a flock of cormorants in the Brazilian Pantanal

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Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with giant water bugs (Lethocerus grandis), veined tree-frog (Phrynohyas venulosa), tadpoles, and eggs

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) submerged in water
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Madagascar, Central Madagascar. A suburb of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people

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Sandhill crane colts on nest with parent, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane colts on nest with parent, Grus canadensis, Florida

Eichhornia, water hyacinth flowerhead

Sandhill crane on nest with baby on back, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild

USA, Washington, Treefrog on Water Hyacinth

Water Hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, blooming, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Africa, Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Fishermans Camp, tourist boats moored on lake covered with water hyacinth and papyrus at waters edge

Person removing an offset from Eichhornia crassipes (Water hyacinth)

Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, a hippopotamus in lake covered with water hyacinths, looking at camera

Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) immature male, standing on Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ), Dibru-Saikhowa N. P
Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) immature male, standing on Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.), Dibru-Saikhowa N.P. Assam, India, february

Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio) adult, walking through water hyacinth at edge of water, Sri Lanka, december

Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) adult male, amongst Water Hyacinths (Eichhornia sp)
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) adult male, amongst Water Hyacinths (Eichhornia sp.) in shallow water of marsh, Dibru-Saikhowa N.P. Assam, India, february

Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) juvenile, standing on Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ), Dibru-Saikhowa N. P
Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) juvenile, standing on Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.), Dibru-Saikhowa N.P. Assam, India, february

Eichornia Crassipes by lake
Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Maninao Tuba, eichornia Crassipes with gravels by lake

Spraying to eradicate water hyacinth at dam, Jebel Aulia, Sudan, Africa

Hippopatamus in water, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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"Nature's Intricate Dance: Water Hyacinth and its Impact on Wildlife and Landscapes" A hippopotamus emerges from the water, still adorned with a crown of vibrant water hyacinths, showcasing the delicate balance between nature's beauty and challenges. With wings spread wide, a majestic whale-headed stork takes flight above Lake Albert in Uganda, where the waters are dotted with floating water hyacinths. Despite their massive size, even hippos struggle to free themselves from the clutches as they emerge from the depths of East Africa's lakes. The Bhairab river in Jessore, Bangladesh battles against an invasion of relentless water hyacinths that clog its once-flowing waters, disrupting ecosystems and human activities alike. Mud plantain or water hyacinth (Heteranthera dubia) thrives amidst tranquil waters like Schollera graminifolia - a testament to nature's ability to adapt and flourish in diverse environments. In Hawaii's Big Island, Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park stands as a stark contrast against the vivid hues of blooming water hyacinths that grace its shores. Bald cypress trees stand tall amidst Henderson Lake in Louisiana but find themselves entwined with enchanting yet invasive water hyacinths - an intricate battle for dominance over this aquatic landscape. Amidst Brazil's Pantanal region lies a mesmerizing sight – a jaguar wades through shallow waters covered by floating carpets of vibrant greenery known as water hyacinths during its journey across habitats. Unfazed by their surroundings, another jaguar confidently walks along a sandbar on the Cuiaba River while passing through vast expanses dominated by resilient clusters plants.