Turn Your Phone into a Bat Detector with the Echo Meter Touch 2
Did you know that the bats flying above you at dusk are shouting as loud as a fire alarm in your ear but you can’t …
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Wingspan Board Game and other Nature-Inspired Board Games
You love nature and you love games. So now you’re wondering, what are the best nature-inspired boardgames that are actually fun to play? We gathered …
The Glow Worm Caves at Pickett State Park, TN
We rolled slowly to a stop in the Hazard Cave trailhead parking area at 8:20 PM. The indigo sky was darkening quickly but a near-full …
Cecropia Moth: the Life Cycle of the Largest Moth in North America
It was a warm spring day in Asheville, North Carolina. I was yanking invasive English ivy off some of my trees when I spotted a …
Is The Elephant Shrew a Shrew, an Elephant, or Neither?
At first glance, you might think you were looking at a mouse. But in fact, this tiny insect-eater disguised as a rodent is more closely …
The Little Five; Who Are Africa’s Small Five Animals?
Everyone has heard about the Big Five, so it was only a matter of time that the Small Five would come out to steal the …
A Personal Wishlist of Campsites in Zambia
Whenever we’re fantasizing about our next trip to Africa, the conversation always steers toward Zambia. Yet somehow we still haven’t managed to get there. Perhaps …
African Elephant Facts
You probably knew that the African Elephant is the largest land animal on the planet, but did you know there are actually two species of …
Guide to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Introduction to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa is our favorite place in the world, our happy place. We love …
Yellowstone in the Fall, What to Expect
Yellowstone in Fall Every season in Yellowstone National Park offers something different. Having visited at some very different times of year, we’ve noticed pros and …
South African Owls, a Guide to the Owl Species Found in South Africa
Owls of South Africa Few African birds of prey hold the same mystical appeal as owls. There are 12 owl species in Southern Africa ranging from …
23 Gifts for Wildlife Lovers
If you love wildlife and nature, then chances are you’ve got friends and family who do as well. But what to do when the holidays …
Devils Tower Animals: Close Encounters of the Wild Kind
Whenever I see a picture of Devils Tower I think of mashed potatoes. If you’ve ever seen the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind …
Pictures of Animals Beginning With E
Animals Beginning with E If you’re trying to make your own animal alphabet, then you know it can be tricky to think of animals beginning …
Remembering Wildlife: Wildlife Photographers Team Up to Save Endangered Animals
Remembering Wildlife is a photo book series whose proceeds are donated to conservation projects. To date, Remembering Wildlife has donated over $600,000 to help and …
16 Birding Festivals in the United States – 2022 dates
If you’re into birds then it’s time to get yourself to a birding festival! These events are packed with activities, field trips, guided walks, workshops, …
15 Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa
There’s something about Cape Town. Nestled against the mind-blowing Table Mountain that shoots straight up from the sea, Cape Town is unlike any other city …
Birding in Texas; How I saw 200 Bird Species in 3 Days
Birding in Texas, Birding Beaumont Every spring and fall, birders and nature enthusiasts from all over the world flock to the city of Beaumont in …
Camping in Botswana National Parks: How to Make a Reservation
Botswana National Parks have some of the most beautiful and remote camping in Africa and often at shockingly reasonable prices. But there’s one big problem: …
Which Style of Wildlife Holiday is Right for You?
We all have a dream animal we want to see in the wild. Maybe it’s a cheetah or a polar bear or a sea turtle? …