Wildlife Witness: the App that Lets You Report Wildlife Trafficking
South East Asia is a worldwide hub of wildlife trafficking, from rhino horn to pangolin scales to bear paw soup, and the list just seems …
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The Wild and Magical World of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuges are so underrated. It seems like our National Parks are always stealing the limelight. But with over 560 refuges across the US, acting …
How to Make a Butterfly Garden and Other Ways to Help Save Monarchs from Extinction
Monarch butterflies are in trouble. The global monarch population has plummeted in the past 20 years, shrinking from 1 billion to just 55 million. This …
The One That Got Away
Out of all my wildlife travels, the moments I remember most clearly are the rare and unusual glimpses into animal behavior. Things that are not …
Self-Drive Safari Etiquette: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Most people who take an African Safari travel with a tour company. They tend to be accompanied by professional guides that let them know the …
Endangered Black Rhino Nursing
The sight of an endangered black rhino nursing is not something I ever expected to see. But one special night while camping in Etosha, Namibia …
Accessible Safaris in Botswana With Desert & Delta
An African Safari ranks high on nearly every adventurer’s wish list. It’s the trip of a lifetime! For most of us, going on an African …
Walking with Giants, a Polar Bear Tour
Somebody once told me that the words “luxury” and “wilderness lodge” don’t belong together. His reasoning was that one shouldn’t spoil the wilderness by mixing …
Five Everyday Things We Can Do to Help Wildlife and Their Habitats
There are a lot of great things a person can do to help wildlife. Some people take a conservation vacation, others donate money, some buy …
When Polar Bears Sleep; a Walk With Polar Bears Adventure
“He’s asleep” – says Hal All I can see through my tiny binoculars is a big white blob. We’ve been bouncing along in the rhino …
Spotting Polar Bears From a Plane
The start of a wildlife adventure is always exciting. You cross some vast expanse of wilderness by car or boat or plane in order to …
How to Swim with Belugas in the Wild
If you asked me what my favorite wildlife encounter was, I would have no doubt: swimming with belugas in the wild. Important update: In 2018, …
Face to Face with a Spirit Bear
In September 2014 we made our first visit to the Great Bear Rainforest on Canada’s Pacific Coast. We didn’t know a lot about this region, …
Dining Under the Stars with a Leopard
Watching predators in the wild is one of my favorite things to do. But when a predator surprises me and sets my heart rate to …
Rocking Out with Great White Sharks
For many months I’ve been searching for a shark cage diving company that doesn’t use bait or chum. Chum is a mixture of blood and …
Volunteering with Wildlife in Malawi at Lilongwe Wildlife Center
Every year, thousands of people decide to spend their vacation time volunteering with wildlife in Africa. In Malawi, the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust is making a …
Spring is For…Salamander Migration!
Hal and I live only 45 minutes from the Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The Smoky Mountains are known as the “Salamander Capital …
How to Create a Wildlife Pond (step by step guide)
Creating a wildlife pond can be as easy or as elaborate as you want it to be. Either way, this water feature will attract wildlife …
7 Wildlife Adventures For Your Summer Vacation
So you want to have an awesome wildlife adventure this summer but don’t know where to start? Fear not. We’ve compiled a list of some …
A Guide to Wolf Watching in Yellowstone in Winter
The predawn darkness is silent and clear, and the crisp cold is starting to freeze the tip of your nose. This is Yellowstone in winter. …