https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/the-best-winter-wolf-watching-in-yellowstone monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b6354441-88b0-4bf9-9d31-c86ff58e1e10/Yellowstone-wolf.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out Photographing wolves in the wild requires luck (which we had!) and long-range photography lenses; (which we did not have). This magnificent Yellowstone wolf was photographed by Dan Stahler, NPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/d87a6a77-b425-4b29-bc63-bf41e33b6640/Roberta+Kravette.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out Roberta Ktavette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0c917c29-1ebd-4025-b3b6-1c068417e0e0/Electric-Peak-Glowing-At-Dawn-Yellowstone.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out Sunrise on Electric Peak. The day began cold and dark but as we watched, the mountain began to glow - and so did the day. Image: ©Kristen Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773255896888-EI3CEI1YG6YTBHZVGE02/IMG_2072.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Wildlife biologist and guide, Cara McGary, Cindy, Sheila, Brian, Leader, Kristen Cooney, Roberta (me!), Krishna, and Ganesan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773265065449-THUY27ZZSCNQ266N0R7E/Eagle+bald+on+carcass_V3A4634.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Bald Eagle on a Bison Carcass ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773267716535-U69DY2TK2834U2PWAHSN/KC+Coyote+howl+_V3A1565+2-4+%281%29.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Coyote howl, he has just eaten. ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773264743997-XBAUDPVNDRRAJO03MTZM/Cooney+Magpie%2C+Black-billed++2026-03-03+at+23.15.15+%281%29.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Black-billed Magpie ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773264628937-9VJSV8SGG1NQJY2RSVMG/IMG_1955.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Elk ~2nd Year, looking in our window ©R.Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773263126442-7DWGAJXYHNYG1D0LUV3M/WhatsApp+Image+2026-02-25+at+21.45.30.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Bison in Snowstorm ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773261681709-TUUWAD4FXXO4O9HWTBUX/KC+Pronhorn_V3A4872.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Pronghorn lower elevation ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773244600770-21D738LNFMHZVD0W6M3U/KC+Sheep+Big+Horn+2+_V3A5056+copy.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Big Horn Sheep, young male ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773244690339-KH3BKN6VPVJR1MHYICTW/KC+Moose+2+_V3A5446+%281%29.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Moose, higher elevation, snow! ©K.Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/995086ce-cd51-4e72-9a50-9fe2c2632649/Bison-with-Fox.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out We were watching this lone bull Bison walk along the tree line when we realized he was not alone, a red fox was walking with him, sometimes in front, sometimes at his side or behind. They walked together, in peace. Image: Ed Ballings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/25d2f1ab-2ab0-482a-82bf-85c9e1600112/Celebrating-a-wolf-sighting-and-successful-expedition-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out After our “little walk.” Our Destination: Wildlife leader, Kristen Cooney, is wearing glasses against the glare, Sara in the middle, our guide, Cara McGary helping us with the “selfie”, that’s me, Roberta, behind her, and Fabiola, Ed, Denise, and Di. Image: Roberta Kravette via Cara’s expertise with ‘selfies.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/90edffd6-0f58-4164-9afd-98ea9ab3ceff/Coyote-with-fresh-meat.jpg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out This clever coyote grabbed a prime piece of a recent wolf kill, then ran straight for the three vehicles that stopped to watch -wolves would not follow. Down the road he trotted, with all of us cheering him on. He kept an eye on us and an eye out for predators and thieves (ravens!) - staying in front of the slowly moving vans, until he found a safe hiding place to enjoy his meal. Image: ©️Kristen Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773250998021-VQ8NKONFKPIOA62PM7DL/KC+Fox+listening+3+_V3A5796.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Red Fox, listening for sounds under the snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773251138795-7JMVODMXEIBC1GMC0KQR/KC+Fox+listening+1+_V3A5744.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Listen...Pounce...Crunch. A strategy for success! Image. ©️Kristen Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773254004207-X9I1X6PUV35I60GXLJG4/IMG_2091.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Brian and Sheila https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773254961240-PNR6BOKR1OUC7XQVR8OF/IMG_2290.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Di https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773254067809-JS0NN0V2RILQO389G9Q8/IMG_2140.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Krishna and Ganesan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773257310825-2JLNDSLL42XV166CJM2S/IMG_2461.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Wildlife forensics expert, Jim Halfpenny & Leila Wetmore, Ex. Dir. WCC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773253897701-1GIAPKLFODF3FIUC9XL1/IMG_2352.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Sara and Ed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773255036541-ZEH8Q4BIC02B7HLUM7J4/IMG_2148.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Cindy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773254840623-9GMWL5XPFKYVPXZGKD2C/IMG_2523.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Denise and Kristen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773254622603-0AYQGG0VUATDTN21R70Y/Fabiola+Santini++Image+2026-03-08+at+20.25.27+%281%29.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Kristen, Fabi and Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773255491758-ZS9CSJ88VDL9B25S5XTA/IMG_2549.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Sara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/060fd14c-a587-47ed-9096-b32bf6a6e46c/Wolf-907-2019-NPS-photo-by-Jeremy-SunderRaj-1536x1024-1+copy.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Make it stand out Seeing wolves in the wild, even in Yellowstone, requires luck, patience, perseverance - and a plan. The information below can help - or join us on our next expedition! Image Jeremy SanderRaj, NPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773256354497-OTEA9O20B2BCODBHL6EE/KC+Lewis+and+Clark_V3A2803.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - The iconic Lewis and Clark, a warm welcome for 50 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1773256778547-R8ABU5GBWP3W1CCXT04S/RK+Lewis+and+Clark+Hotel.jpeg Journal - The Best Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone! To Benefit the Wolf Conservation Center - Catching up on our sighting notes with L&W Owner, Lisa https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/minnesota-in-winter-owls-birds monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f3ee392a-183c-455c-b1be-de2a3c658888/Long-eared-Owl-outside-of-Minneapolis+.jpeg Journal - How We Found Wintering Owls in Minnesota’s Wonderland, the Sax-Zim Bog - Make it stand out We were so excited to see 8 Long-eared owls on our first afternoon in Minnesota, including this handsome guy - all images were taken with long lenses. 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Image: ©Kristin Harshman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/13dd1e9c-581d-4de5-95b9-a2a65fbfb462/Snowy-owl-on-snow-mountain.jpeg Journal - How We Found Wintering Owls in Minnesota’s Wonderland, the Sax-Zim Bog - Make it stand out We discovered this Snowy Owl high atop a mound of plowed snow - the perfect throne from which our winter guest could start the evening’s hunt. Image: ©Kristen Cooney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/af3ce24b-4532-4fe7-9a66-44f575752fbd/Pine-Grosbeak-Minnesota-winter.jpeg Journal - How We Found Wintering Owls in Minnesota’s Wonderland, the Sax-Zim Bog - Make it stand out This Pine Grosbeak provided a wonderful splash of color against the wintery background. 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Monitoring will help researchers understand the species movements and challenges. 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Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b698d0f1-d7b4-48ea-9393-1746170753bb/*CU.24.11+Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485357889234-NDNZPVR237MHKUU5QFBL/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) This silverback - the alpha male of the Rushegura family group - allowed nothing to escape his steady gaze. 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When young males come of age, they either try to overtake the leader or leave to find a mate and start their own family group. Image by ©Ray Cooper 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485365845882-X5S3VU5SYQIJXW6IVY52/Mountain-gorilla-resting-bwindi-uganda-hrc.jpeg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) SURPRISE! A NEW BABY ARRIVED OVERNIGHT just IN TIME FOR RAY & PAT'S VISIT. IMAGE: THANKS TO RAY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485358333495-NWO1NFR95K6Q5YCKH5ZD/juvenille-mountain-gorilla-Bwindi-impenetrable-national-park-uganda-HRC.jpeg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) These are NOT tame” gorillas. They are wild but habituated to human presence within reason. The process is slow and respectful and can take up to three years until the gorillas are relaxed enough around humans to be trusted - within parameters, of course. Image: ©Ray Cooper 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485356999736-8HQ5NRF02M7DMUGZ2TZ7/Uganda-rainforest-bwindi-impenetrable-national-park-uganda-HRC.jpeg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is in southwest Uganda, at the edge of the Rift Valley. The mist conceals the rainforest that conceals the mountain gorillas. Image: ©Ray Cooper 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a54a5804-f389-4299-81eb-8d1e5705c73c/MC+Gorilla+Bwindi+CU+f-2025-07-15-09-13-22+copy.jpg Journal - Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, (Updated) A dominant male (silverback) Mountain Gorilla keeps watch over his family. 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Join us on our next visit and be part of the solution for humans, wildlife, and our wonderful planet. Image: ©Marc Cronje https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/six-spectacular-winter-owls-you-can-see-in-minnesota-where-to-find-them monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/53066f45-5807-464c-981f-4a9a4f46dc1c/Great-Gray-Owl-hunting-over-snow-field.jpeg Journal - Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6db94bf8-964e-4a57-9921-1d66bcd21a7f/SAX-ZIM-BOG-Warren-Woessner-Bog-boardwak-Minnesota.jpeg Journal - Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them - Make it stand out Winter in the Saz-Zim Bog is a wonderland of frosty snow, clear blue skies and wintering owls and other Arctic breeding birds. 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If you can only visit one location for winter birding in Minnesota, we recommend the Sax-Zim Bog.Image: ©Rebecca Warren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/028f4b60-fbb9-4d85-87ad-c7eea4b5fbba/Snowshoe-Hare-a-favorite-prey-for-winter-owls.jpg Journal - Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them - Make it stand out An accessible network of quiet rural roads is perfect for wildlife viewing, like this Snowshoe Hare, a favorite prey of wintering owls. Image ©Jim Commings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/61d148de-47a0-4574-ad8d-cf002ccf8e72/Owl.snowy+22.03.29-7+copy.jpeg Journal - Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them - Make it stand out Why do owl numbers vary dramatically from year to year? The answer lies in irruptions—irregular migration events triggered by prey availability in the Arctic that make winter birding in Minnesota and elsewhere especially exciting during peak years. Image: ©Gordon Ellmers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/da3119ca-a612-4ae0-a4b1-86c5c41ea250/IMG_3907+copy.jpeg Journal - Six Spectacular Winter Owls You Can See in Minnesota + Where to Find Them - Make it stand out Spotting or photographing snowy owls from a distance is imperative to keeping the birds stress free and healthy. This is part of our group on 2025’s Project SNOWstorm fundraising tour. 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That’s me on the left, then Nadir, Scot Weidensaul, Sheri, Diane, Amy, Elizabeth, Marianne, and Penny. 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C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758743629741-81WP6S43U6KDH9VC1W4X/Colorusso+Hornbill.+Ground++Image+2025-09-12+at+14.47.10+%282%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Ground Hornbill Image: ©Louis C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758746242831-W3MF0PPPOOH4ZOGJCMBY/WhatsApp+Image+2025-09-16+at+18.39.36.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Pearl-Spotted Owlet Image ©Amy Groveman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758746558456-NOYL2XFTJUO0OS59EGPA/WhatsApp+Image+2025-09-16+at+18.33.59.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Tawny Eagle Image ©Amy Groveman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758804059316-6NRJKHUGMZYXHG5SXE1K/Colorusso+Hornbill.+Yellowbilled+Image+2025-09-12+at+14.45.34+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Yellow-Billed Hornbill (Flying Banana) ©Louis C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/28a10cfc-159b-40d6-9514-4988e148dd5c/Hyena-mom-nursing-cubs.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out A mother Hyena nurses a cub while various “cousins” play and sleep. At least a dozen new cubs of various ages were active while we watched. Image: Amy Groveman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/834400b1-5787-4588-a8dd-379325ad5cae/Leopard-portrait-Evan-Peers+.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out We were fortunate to see twelve different leopards during our time in South Africa! This beautiful male, captured by ©Evan Peers,was one of them. Nature at Large https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ed80b722-a83e-47ce-9b46-54d04e91fa56/Plains-Zebra-at-Kruger-National-Park-Evan-Peers.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out Zebra and other species kept us fascinated as we searched for the elusive Dogs. Image: ©Evan Peers, Nature at Large https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758656708357-MEKWA891M0BG28PQHL0W/Groveman+Cheetah+25-09-16+at+18.38.24+%285%29+copy+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - A lone cheetah keeps watch. *Note the collar. Image: ©Amy Groveman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1758725698891-SWQHBMGGEJ55OS1L3A6H/NAL-0843-1200-wm+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Painted Dog sleeping through the heat of the day. Image: ©Evan Peers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/bece9d01-e229-442f-aa78-7fdea68d3f39/Skukuza-Research-Station-Kruger.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out The beautiful SSLI facilities are built by locals with local and recycled materials and feature classrooms, research library, labs, and student housing. Image courtesy of SSLI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/09f03808-dd65-4877-ba3b-938af44d493e/Portrait-of-collared-Painted-Dog-Evan-Peers.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out Collars help in the study and protection of Endangered species, but they are expensive: $700 USD for a radio and $2000 USD for a satellite - all privately funded. Image: ©Evan Peers, Nature at Large https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/18fe0a56-1ec3-4209-b3f2-7758621ce5cf/Adult-African-Painted-Dog-collared-Evan-Peers.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out Only one or two collared individuals are necessary to track a pack; these guys stick together. The collars do not seem to interfere with their daily business. Image: ©Evan Peers Nature at Large https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/219b3bba-1459-4a27-8ab5-f874a57b74de/De-horned-Rhino-Sabi-Sands.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Searching for African Painted Dog, A Conservation Safari - Make it stand out All rhino at Sabi Sands Reserve are dehorned for their protection. It does not always stop traffickers who kill the animal and carve its face for the horn base. 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Our Painted Dog Conservation Safari Group, Amy, Julie, Evan, Louis, and our wonderful friend, guide, and teacher, Marc Cronje, and me, Roberta. Special Thanks to Nature Travel Africa for their help in putting together An Unforgettable Journey That Does Good. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/inspiring-conservation-through-art-in-madagascar monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/864d7e67-3ecf-4855-a8be-d593e422ab42/%C2%A9+N%C2%B026+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Coquerel_s+Sifaka+-+A4.jpg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out Coquerel’s Sifaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/abd135a7-9e67-45c5-8e1b-a1d29d17fed3/*CU.24.11+Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette, Co-Founder Destination: Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753886813669-ELFDOY4462D6HYI2GVV3/%C2%A9+N%C2%B030+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Let_s+Go+Look+for+an+Aye-Aye.jpg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Aye-Aye, Endemic, Endangered, Decreasing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753887087144-4UXF6GP8EE1YJRXZFK1C/%C2%A9+N%C2%B031+-+Lolo+Ao+Ranomafana+Madagasikara+-+Alain+Rasolo.jpg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - "Lolo" means Ghost in Malagasy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753887836844-6AFSB6QVBQYEQUKV0BGC/%C2%A9+N%C2%B017+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Tovovavy+Betsileo.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Tovovavy and Friend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753887425680-8S99LWD2ILTWK1EUFQV5/%C2%A9+N%C2%B02+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Herps+Of+Ranomafana+copy.jpg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Herps of Ranomafana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ad5bc141-9a07-4d7d-984e-33514bfc46e8/*2EF67D8E-9D3E-446F-8B11-88CA903FC693_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out Both trained in biodiversity conservation, Johanna Mitra, an MBA candidate, and Alain Rasolo, artist and the organization’s Director, created oloNala to educate and inspire a personal connection to nature through art. The Goal: Preserve and protect biodiversity and enhance the well-being of the people. Image: Thanks to Johanna Mitra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/8e756a84-ae04-4d97-8ba8-2c22b67f255c/x%C2%A9+N%C2%B015+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Ivohibory+Canopy%2C+Transect+1-2%2C+Herpetology+Survey%2C+4+Dec+2016.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out The canopy at the newly (2019) discovered Ivohiboro (the Lost Forest) Rainforest. Drawing: Alian Rosalo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/9a9f29ac-1a2a-4422-86f5-837a264ae2c5/oloNala_Logo_Ver1_White_Circle.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out The olNala logo created by Alain Rasolo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753895139336-W6R7FUCYBSFKV3XRN7EB/x1DDB00F2-7C0D-462A-A491-1B4E1E052814_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Nature journaling teaches kids to "see" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753895030372-EZP3M7RTBNXC1FT5T0FJ/xA27AF168-7466-469E-8AC4-30251A439D82_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - It sparks curiosity, creativity - and pride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753894980417-7DN4NLKTCG1ZWMZEAZWW/xCDCCEBE2-0599-4A71-B7EA-0FE9334AD656_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - (Young) People and Forests, oloNala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1753895027807-LYGEZEUO6Y6T4OB3HCZP/x5804DA44-8EC3-41DE-85B8-E9BFCEAF5B51_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - The lessons learned can inspire the future https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/355c2b32-f096-44e5-bcdf-d6942fab60a0/%C2%A9+N%C2%B09+-+Alain+Rasolo+-+Hapalemur+griseus+2.jpeg Journal - In Madagascar, Conservation and the Art of Saving Our Natural World - Make it stand out Critically endangered Golden Bamboo Lemur (or bokombolomena or varibolomena) is able to ingest 12x as much cyanide as would be lethal in another species of its size. 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Cornell is working with the family at El Encanto to document the unique bird species found on their coffee plantation turned nature reserve. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/88504819-8537-4575-b115-beacc5474b2d/Chingaza-National-Park-Colombia.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out Just outside of Bogota, Colombia’s vibrant capital, Chingaza Natural National Park has elevations to over 13120 ft, (4,000m) This vital ecosystem supplies all of Bogota’s water and is home to rare, endemic, and endangered species. 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Palm tanager Image: Artushphotos (Copy) Palm Tanager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/dc60a954-b068-4a06-bee1-39e90a400c85/Porto+Asis++2024-01-18+at+21.31.33+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out A musical interlude at Porto Asis with some young musicians, our fabulous guide from Nature Colombia, Roger Ardila (front), the village’s musical instructor (left in yellow), Laura, the heart and soul behind the nature tourism initiative at Porto Asis, the village school teacher, and our group: Alan, me, Roberta (yes, there were two of us!), Shaun, Larry, Liz, and one of the ladies from the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/02913a5f-448c-4306-a0d9-33ed28cdd3be/Larry+Blau.Hoatzin+Playa+Rica+.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out A trio of Hoatzin, the only bird left in its ancient dinosaur era family, is a stinky, odd, big, noisy, and fascinating bird! Image: ©️Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711971403484-4XEVTOGJAN3HI7UI4UDO/Horned+Screamer.+.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Horned Screamer Image: ©Roger R. Ardila (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711971423222-2PCXSMIBS9WED9YDJECS/LB.Tit.White+-tailed.PortoAsis.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Watching! White-tailed Titi monkey Image: ©Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711971545763-KJKZT1K77SCVYA7PK96A/RA.JAcamar.White-eared.png Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - White-eared Jacamar Image: ©Roger R. 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Adila (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711981470249-TB4BKT2B1CCEW8P1T4HW/Troan.+Green+backed+Photo+100495739+%C2%A9+Lukas+Blazek+%7C+Dreamstime.com.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Green-backed Trogan Image: ©Lukas Blez (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711976159592-E4UR783GC3R68EV9K12U/LB.Marmoset.Pigmy.Amazon+Bird+.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Pygmy Marmoset, the world's tiniest primate Image: ©Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711981584590-R57M2F0G5LFE63KNX2E5/LB.Woodpecker.Chestnut.+Amazon+Bird++copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Chestnut Woodpecker Image: ©Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/88a0abe7-ab60-4f3a-8a84-66b478eeeed5/Destination-wildlife-at-amazon-bird-nature-reserve-colombia.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out Hugh, (Kathy blocked) Cathy, our Amazon Bird host, Terry, (Anna blocked) and Connie at Amazon Bird, a regenerated, biodiverse forest oasis in an urban landscape. Image: ©Katinka Domen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/00f8740f-5c90-4970-a529-5f500dfff179/Grp+2+Amazon+Bird+breakfast++copy+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out We had to work off the amazing breakfast at Amazon Bird with lots of bird and primate watching - so we would have room to sample their fabulous lunch! Image: ©Katinka Domen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0d5f81ed-eb71-4a1f-a183-e30b181ca917/Flame-faced-tanager-David+Havel.jpg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out The beautiful little Flame-faced tanager is one of my favorites to find at the El Encanto Nature Reserve. Image: ©David Havel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711986612270-Y4VT685DZGEH5D3YL54M/Long+tailed+sylph.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Long-tailed sylph Image: ©Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711984668995-BN222U3U47Y5U9T0BXFV/Black+throated_.jpg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Black-throated mango hummingbird. Image; Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711984591967-9O1G1PBDW6KMHNG2UD46/LB.+HUMMER.+shinning.+Green+.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Shinning green hummingbird image: ©Larry Blau (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1711988258623-9V6DIUVC0L0ROJXXG805/ID+70952324+%C2%A9+Ondr%CC%8Cej+Prosicky%CC%81+%7C+Dreamstime.com+%7C+Hummer.White-vented+Plumeteer.+Dreamstime.com+dreamstime_xl_70952324+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - White-vented Plumateer Image: Ondrej Prosicky (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ef952e78-c54b-4778-b2b6-90f23a95c0b6/LB.+Chachalaca+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out If you are not awake by time the Colombian Chachalacas make their loud and large arrival on the scene, you will be! Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1712339892129-XH19CU8DOC13IR5YGOZZ/Male+Barbet_%5B84%5D+copy+2.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Together the red-headed barbet, male and its alternately colored mate. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1712340717948-4K1F6C22KMC3SWBLOW6T/LBBarbet.Red-headed.F.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - create their own feathery rainbow. Images: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a951e7da-557f-4b0e-ab52-c7f0bf442dc2/At+the+El+Encanto+Reserve.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: The Magic of Colombia’s Birds and Wildlife! - Make it stand out On our final morning, tired but happy, we are heading home with memories for a lifetime! Shaun, Roberta, Larry, Melida, Alan and Liz, Angela, our fabulous Nature Colombia guide, Roger - and me, Roberta, at the El Encanto Reserve, one of my favorite places on earth. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/arctic-wolves-one-womans-experience-on-ellesmere-island monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e561abca-0760-44f3-8d04-e7e2b309171d/Arctic-wolf-checks-out-photographer.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out The Arctic Wolves on Ellesmere Island have never (or rarely) been hunted and are insatiably curious. Its pack mate was right behind it as it approached. Image: ©Marianne Barnett @barnettmarianne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/4c6fa396-ea98-4354-a8f2-76180308f14b/*CU.24.11+Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette, Co-Founder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a6743bae-280b-442e-a2dd-3379b75759de/23+Map+copy.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out New York to Ellesmere Island, 2800 mi/4600 kg north. Map thanks to M. Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c5aedb04-274d-44ff-8d8e-15d2bf839b37/Muskox-with-baby.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out It takes a village .. especially in the Arctic. Can you spot the tiny calf protected in the center? Adults weigh as much as 800 lbs/364 kg Image: ©Marianne Barnett @barnettmarianne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751482737734-TU7BNQXCZ4Z94WZ29OCA/9.+Side+eye+bunny+copy+2.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Arctic Hare giving the side eye Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751483813989-23JIWN4YNG1CO19XNZU9/Fox+behind+Muscox+skull+copy.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Arctic Fox behind a Musk Ox skull. Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/28e3a95a-7fd9-4223-a4da-ddcab8370e88/Charter-flight-to-Ellesmere-Island.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Marianne and Amit Eshel (wildlife photographer @siberianart ) on board the final flight to Ellesmere Island. The “First Class” section included strapped-in barrels of fuel and a bird's-eye view of the cockpit. Image: Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f3949515-17b2-41ce-9952-803900b26e25/Ellesmere-island-group-break.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Break time! Ground transportation in the Arctic is a mix of modern and traditional with snowmobiles for people and wooden sledges for supplies. Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c32ef1a5-a898-4d96-a2db-3ce6ad13bc78/tent-home-on-ellesmere-island.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Michael surveys the “yard” around their home for the next few weeks. Image: ©Marianne Barnett @barnettmarianne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ae8cc9bd-8af9-495e-b17f-a766be2794db/Base-Camp-Eureka-Ellesmere-Island.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Drone view of Base Camp Eureka. At the top of the world, the frozen Arctic landscape stretches forever, but has little room for mistakes. Image: ©Marianne Barnett Note Marianne and Michael’s tent “home.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b1191e3c-35e2-49c6-bcd0-fbe6abf94e79/Terry-Noah-with-his-broken-sled.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Guide Terry Noah with a broken sledge. A sense of humor and resourcefulness are requisites for Arctic survival. Image:©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751491330206-TG61STYR7QU8BTMIKBIS/17++Pack+of+Three+copy.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Pack of three approaching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751491425390-0MJOUENH2FCMZ6MPT6KE/38+Dreamy+Wolf+with+head+down+copy.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Dreamy time wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751471274560-4XJGLDHMATISLZ20MP8U/53.+3+together+happy+copy.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - The joy of the pack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751491007318-XMZ2WM7O7C8C5ZZFB3MG/1.+Close+up+Arctic+Wolf+copy.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Close up - Taking it all in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/268edb82-977a-43da-b755-1af653ac888f/Ellesmere-wolves-check-out-the-travelers.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out The pack walked all around and between the group, unafraid and unthreatening, sniffing, checking things out, but these are wild wolves, nothing moved except the cameras. Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751472410806-7D9L6I7BPH2RLUWFKMDR/12.+Pulling+on+Rope-Recovered+copy.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Tug-of-war with the sledge Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751472503016-A4UEM2PRSP4Y065T7UR3/17.+my+glove+toy+copy.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Marianne's dropped glove is the perfect wolf toy! Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5f917c6d-1435-4ad5-9e70-fe64f43016fa/Moving-Along-Arctic-Wolf.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out And then they left. While Arctic ( and all wolves) find time for play, survival in the wild Arctic requires keeping your mind on business. Image: ©Marianne Barnett @barnettmarianne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f61ccf39-a8fe-4ecc-8604-2f31cebeb87f/15.+Pack+of+wolf+tracks+copy.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Wolf tracks iunder the midnight sun. Understanding tracks is a key survival skill for both humans and wildlife. Terry explained how to “age” a wolf track. Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/13722a06-7346-47e1-a836-7d5283de9a8a/25+Last+Male+Last+Day+copy.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out On their final day, they “met” a pack of eight, introduced by this magnificent male, who walked over first to check them out. Image: ©Marianne Barnett @barnettmarianne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/743214eb-c922-431a-9fcd-1166dbf3538b/IMG_5184+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Make it stand out Just back from the Arctic, in time for the New York Marine Rescue Center Spring Gala, Marianne and Michael (avid conservationists) regaled me with stories of their Arctic adventure. Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751487318077-JWVUWWVH6KILFBYNYB9E/30+Head+On+Last+Day+copy+2.jpg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Arctic Wolf Image: ©Marianne Barnett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1751487399256-B8P7SKGS55I43SJ7W2O8/Wolf+near+the+entrance+to+Artist+Paint+Pots.jpeg Journal - Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island - Gray Wolf in Yellowstone (Black coloring) Image Thanks to Jacob Frank, NPS https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/report-from-spain-the-great-raptor-migration-odd-avian-cliff-dwellers-and-more monthly 0.5 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1d2fd86f-7980-4351-809c-655fca3f11f1/Short-toed+snalke+eagle+in+active+migraton+across+the+Strait+of+Gibraltar.Birding+the+Strait+S.A+jpg+copy+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out According to BirdLife International, approximately 250,000 raptors, like this Short-toed Snake Eagle, cross the Mediterranean at the Strait of Gibraltar twice a year, the shortest distance between the two continents on a migration journey that will take some as far as Scandinavia and the Arctic. We wanted to be there! Image: Birding the Strait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/caff9d61-5b88-4080-bbf3-8689aced9910/*CU.24.11+Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out Co-Founder, Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/88fb268c-3a00-4810-807b-436f00ca8add/Strait-of-Gibralter-from-Tarifa-Spain.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out The view from Mirador del Estrcho Natural Park in Tarifa, Spain to Morocco, Africa - although the closest point between 2 continents it presents some surprising and deadly challenges for migrating raptors. Image: ©Antonio Ciero Reina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749066443699-VF1HHEBHKACDQ8SW0POI/Lessee+Kestrel+2-1+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Lesser Kestrel Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749223950192-AG3FREULWIQ3N5M43ZNU/Kite+Black+Martin+Pelenek+dreamstime_xxl_237216110+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Black Kite Image: ©Martin Pelanek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/653bb01c-5bb9-4f58-bd44-12bc3892d019/Yellow-legged-Gulls.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out The aggressive, territorial (and rested) Yellow-legged Gulls have established a breeding colony on the Spanish shore, precisely in the path of the migrating birds. 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Image ©Martin Pelenek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749060444299-ONKRR6S3P010YX5B82FL/Katinka+-2025-03-18-08-58-02.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Anna, Terry, Connie, bracing against the wind at the Strait https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749407067101-6ALAY5KFCD4336XKET3X/xKatinka+Spain.+G1+SOuthern+most+tip+of+continent.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Peter, Cathy, Katinka, Anna, Connie, Terry and Nacho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749061162434-RFLENV8NE2HKE2QRGXC2/IMG_4219.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Larry, Alan, Nacho, Carol and Liz huddle at the Strait https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749226960682-QKEISPPRNF8ID1XGT06M/IMG_4462+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Our Professional Guide, Nacho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749055111700-07325PJGAW1R8AXW3J1P/Saville%2C+Spain+upon+arrival+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Anna was welcomed to Saville with a parade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749055113935-H6XU45R82NV17608H60W/PAnna+wettergreen+HOTO-2025-03-15-11-52-14.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Dancing in the streets as Anna arrived in Saville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749055117246-2DUB5H4GZCEL2MM18T46/IMG_4115+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - A barber shop near our hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/32df5556-c69e-4276-a55b-0e228b766e27/Marbeled-duck-pair-in-Spain+2.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out The Marbled Duck, (IUNC) Near threatened worldwide, is Critically Endangered in Spain where wetland conservation and a reintroduction project are beginning to make a difference! Image: Thanks to Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749056261182-0NM490JUBVS9URNN7MW3/IMG_4135.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - At the Cannery - Explaining "Their" Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749056532422-S4FF38C2YO46HJWFXA69/Swift.Little.Birding+the+Strat+S.A.+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - A breeding colony of Little Swifts is a welcomed addition to this business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1d3836f8-d4ce-4e0e-a635-f7a492a6af19/Northern-bald-ibis-pair-Spain.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out Pair of Northern Bald Ibis nesting at LaBarca de Vejar. Spain. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749057725205-0860ZF3L3EVWT9F4PXD8/KAtinka+WhatsApp+Image+2025-03-18+at+06.11.02.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Nacho, Cathy, Connie, Peter, Terry, Anna and Chuss Fernández, who monitors the alpine (and local) NBI project in Southern Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749057644678-6YA2HRIXNR0LMIGU5RIW/IMG_1465.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Watching nesting Northern Bald Ibis from the shelter, Terry,Chuss,Connie,Peter,Katinka, Nacho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/67a76d37-044d-47cf-b53e-031da9c9e0fe/Kestrel-mural-in-southern-spain.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out The people of Saucedilla are proud and protective of the generations of Lesser kestrels nesting there since before memory. Other murals include their white storks, Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749395661982-MZ0WNL32YFEK50INQC38/xRK+MG_4341+%281%29.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Undaunted by rain Carol, Alan, and Larry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749229034940-9ITVJPY9KUYTFWXFAWUJ/IMG_4701.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Saucedilla's Kestrel tower dwarfs Larry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749230412239-KYC6E7CVSQH4RXDWU6QP/IMG_2566.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Peter and Terry share the moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749230892298-OL1XB3N96WSDWNPYWECV/IMG_4674.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Carol meets her first Bee-eater! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749396227456-PY4O7QJVN732XUK5I8HG/CHIMG_2156+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Anna grabs a snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749322086870-Q2HTQTWJPPPRPK6I5LTJ/Katinka%2C+Spain.+Ronda+G1+25-03-21-04-24-26+2+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Ronda: Anna, Connie, Terry, Peter, Cathy, Katinka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749322524015-ZD6CCSZC1UZWJJPS7H1P/Cathy+Hallam+Rhonda+IMG_2078+%281%29+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Ronda! Image ©Cathy Hallam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749322448602-GBGCG313M0NILEPBBURU/RK+IMG_4408+copy+2.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Larry, Carol, Liz, Alan and Roberta (me!) at Ronda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5a4c4c2b-46c7-4d14-812f-0383c7e28666/Flamingoes+-in-flight-Spain.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out We visited the largest colony of Greater Flamingos on the Iberian peninsula at Fuente De Piedra, they took off in a cloud of pink. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749064813593-O7KKP9EYYABU4DI942PJ/Flamingoes+Play+2-1+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Greater Flamingoes mating. Image Thanks to: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749064811713-SSXTQ2Q2MM18BQWNK5DE/Flam+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Greater Flamingoes wrap necks after mating. Image thanks to ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749065195288-PF7NXNZH8KV1452L177G/Moorhen+3-1+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Two Eurasian Moorhen males and single female. ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749065196871-F93SB25JMDVR645J8A4G/Moorhen+4-1+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - The female ignored them. ©Larry Blau Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/150fd6e0-db55-4a04-a245-b1df12647b41/Great-Bustard-Spain-Rudmer-Zwerver.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out Great Bustard (Endangered and decreasing) We were super lucky to see a displaying male at the Cáceres plains, Extremadura - a special protection area for birds.Image: ©Rudmer Zwerver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ee444f27-b2d1-4396-9cde-202fc4584f52/Griffon-vultures-Monfrag%C3%BCe-National-Park.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out Griffon Vultures warming themselves in the early morning sun on the cliffs at Monfragûe National Park. 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Gredos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749067030923-QNOLRU225BFZXNJVHSLR/CH+2477.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Katinka, Cathy and Nacho in Gredos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749231168838-NGW3SO4RJNLKL9R9EIL5/IMG_4793.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Melted snow coming off the mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749067379488-LLYDLQES0L6DH0DSIAWU/IMG_4782+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Carol winding up for the throw! Gredos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749326269466-SU289CWPZ259H8MUZX10/RK+Gredos+IMG_4787+copy+3.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Larry, Liz, Alan, Carol and Nacho. Gredos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749326539494-G89W5H7VQK10STNCEH5C/Crested+Lark+-1+copy.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Crested Lark Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749232162325-H3X924HKMSDEQMURH6AB/%237-1+copy.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Young Ibex playing on the rocks. Gredos. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1749231619475-C6ZZLFWRGXS2VH38IS74/%231-1.jpg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - A Spanish Ibex herd was not concernedImage: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b874bad1-07de-45b9-a477-27ecf64055a9/Liz-and-Alan-celebrating-55-years.jpeg Journal - Trip Report: Spain’s Great Raptor Migration,Odd Avian Cliff Dwellers, and More - Make it stand out We celebrated Alan and Liz’s 55th wedding anniversary with champagne and dinner in Madrid on our final night together. What a beautiful way to end our adventure! Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/11-reasons-why-sea-turtles-are-super-heroes monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560344191372-JMTJN4IOKO4U1PTH8M7X/Green-sea-turtle-Oman-image-Zoe-Cox-Olive-Ridley-Project.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! Green Sea Turtle peeking out of a Sea Whip Coral at Wonderworld reef, Musandam, Oman. It was adopted and named “Freckle” by Vicki J. This juvenile is the first sea turtle in Oman to be tracked and studied by the Olive Ridley Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f82ccbc7-1da8-44fd-99d0-ce9cd70253ab/*CU.24.11+Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! ROBERTA KRAVETEE, EDITOR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560271707542-9J6Z752FZGW7990KXFAD/Hawksbill-sea-turtle-Juvenile-Image-Laura-Whitely-the-Maldives-The-Olive+Ridley-Project.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! The natural beauty of their shells, made into jewelry and trinkets, has driven the Hawksbill Turtle to the Critically Endangered list. If it lives, this juvenile Hawksbill will grow to about 70 kg / 154 lbs and reach sexual maturity at about 40 years IMAGE: LAURA WHITELEY, THANKS TO THE OLIVE RIDLEY PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560256024082-NF0G9OS92E099E6BRZ2N/Leatherback-Sea-Turtle-Leatherback-Trust-Costa-Rica.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! Morning on a beach in Costa Rica, nestling Leatherbacks Sea Turtle returns to the ocean under the watchful eye of THE LEATHERBACK TRUST. IMAGE: THE LEATHERBACK TRUST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560272066013-S45Y27W9GWFPQC412S3B/GREEN-SEA-TURTLE+-Kuredu-Island-Lagoon-Maldives-Olive-Ridley-project.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! Grazing sea turtles, like this Green Sea Turtle, keep sea grass beds healthy. Turtle-less sea grass beds form algae, fungi, slime mold, and other deterring elements. Where turtles have disappeared, the area’s economy suffers. Image: Kristina Loosen, Resident Biologist, Lhaviyni Atoll, THE OLIVE RIDLEY PROJECT IMAGE: Image; Zoe Cox, marine biologist for THE OLIVE RIDLEY PROJECT, an organization fighting ghost nets and saving sea turtles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560342743959-8BQNE53PK1ER23V63N5H/Emme-juvenile-loggerhead-turtle-maldives.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! Endangered Loggerhead juvenille, at adulthood it will reach up to 160 kg / 353 lbs. Loggerheads, thought to live between 47-67 years, spend their first 7-12 years in open water, finding their way to floating matts of usually sargassum. Adult dives have been recorded at over 7 hours, one of the longest of any marine vertebrate. IMAGE: THE OLIVE RIDLEY PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560273772763-5FBTOZG5MPP9OZNZGD6Q/Loggerhead-sea-turtle-hatching-in-trash-Broward-County-Sea-Turtle-Conservation-Program.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! A sea turtle hatchling’s world is filled with danger. A simple cup, carelessly left on a Fort Lauderdale, Florida beach, would have meant death for this hatchling had it not been found by a volunteer from BROWARD COUNTY SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560272523692-8GM5XTSYY85US1K0ZJWF/Green-sea-turtle-Lhaviyani-Atoll-Maldives-with-remora-the-Olive-Ridley-Project.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! The sand temperature during incubation determines sea turtle gender. A study of hatchlings at the most important sea turtle rookery revealed 99% were female. That’s bad news for the continuation of the species - and others in the ecosystem. Remoras (Sukerfish) use Green Sea Turtles for protection. Image: Kristina Loosen, resident biologist, Lhaviyani Atoll THE OLIVE RIDELY PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560341444526-M1HI84T5CYS35HNOE2Q6/Natator_depressus00.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! FLAT BACK SEA TURTLE FOUND ONLY IN THE SHALLOW WATERS OFF NORTHERN AUSTRALIA. THIS ONE IS NESTING ON GREAT KEPPEL ISLAND OFF QUEENSLAND COAST. SO LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE FLAT BACK THAT IT HAS NO IUCN RATING. FLAT BACK SEA TURTLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SEEN IN OPEN OCEAN. IMAGE: WIKIPEDIA THROUGH PERMISSION OF ©GLADSTONE PORTS CORPORATION. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560261499069-7D7A9U9WHGDOMGY60ZNN/loggerhead-turtle-caught-as-by-catch-in-oman.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! There are many reasons for the worldwide decline of sea turtles, chemical poisoning, plastics and other pollution, habitat loss or capture in ghost nets or as fishing by-product, like this Loggerhead Sea Turtle. . We can help to save them before it is too late. IMAGE: THE OLIVE RIDLEY PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1560370106613-UPIUT16J50S5HGYAWN14/Blazing_comics_2.jpg Journal - 11 Reasons Why Sea Turtles are Superheroes! Sea turtles are Superheroes, and they don't even wear a cape! Image: The Green Turtle by Chu Hinh 1944, Blazing Comics https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/the-six-biggest-animals-in-the-fabulous-pantanal monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c4757b7e-b523-4271-8914-44e66d1eadf9/Jaguar-and-caiman-pantanal-brazil.jpeg Journal - The Pantanal’s Giants - Six Unforgettable Animals - Make it stand out Jaguar and Caiman In the Brazilian Pantanal. Image: Courtesy of © SouthWild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/4870005e-41f8-42d6-9733-e397e7c89711/*CU.Roberta.Kravette++copy+2.jpeg Journal - The Pantanal’s Giants - Six Unforgettable Animals - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette Co-Founder Destination: Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1dcc23e3-1a46-4f9a-9fcf-446895fc0b82/Jaguar-in-the-grass-Pantanal.jpg Journal - The Pantanal’s Giants - Six Unforgettable Animals - Make it stand out Jaguar in the Pantanal, Brazil. Image: Courtesy: ©SouthWild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6541c459-ffbe-4ad6-b7d1-c7bc4ceab35e/Wet-Jaguar-SouthWild-Brazil.jpeg Journal - The Pantanal’s Giants - Six Unforgettable Animals - Make it stand out Pantanal Jaguar after a dip in the river. He looks a little grump (or maybe hungry) to me! 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Image: Courtesy of ©Marcos Felix and SouthWild https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/grizzly-399-the-queen-of-the-tetons-is-gone monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/433419a5-359c-4c77-9857-e7c3205ba557/grizzly-399-queen-of-the-tetons.jpeg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone - Make it stand out The Queen of the Tetons, grizzly 399, Image Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6b3396e1-2f4b-43d1-bfd5-49a79a88d41b/Roberta+Kravette+.jpeg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette, Co-founder, Destination:Wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1729816132027-R593C34JI4Z2MXO6U4LG/6.+grizzly_105_399+copy.jpg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1729816153999-D3H116PID7DABR5TZA3R/grizzly_103_399_cub+copy.jpg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1729816335439-3QBTQH1XLFRE09FXZH4C/grizzly_006_399+copy.jpg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a9c377cc-1249-4bb5-843c-0eed6644feee/Grizzly-399-surveys-her-world.jpg Journal - Grizzly 399, The Queen of the Tetons is Gone - Make it stand out Dubbed, the Queen of the Tetons, grizzly bear 399 surveys her kingdom. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/top-10-reasons-why-southern-spains-andulucia-region-is-a-birding-hot-spot monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c822e077-ea85-4f81-9289-59a24ac39044/Spanish-Imperial-Eagle.+Photo+290254184+%7C+Spanish-Imperial-Eagle-Mikelane45.jpeg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out The Spanish Imperial Eagle, also called Iberian Imperial Eagle or Adalbert's Eagle, one of the world's rarest birds of prey can be found in Southern Spain. 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Image ©Frank McClintock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/8a17a413-bd6a-47c8-ac84-4442bb6524ab/Ibis.Southern.bald+D+112952055+%7C+Spain+%C2%A9+Martin+Pelanek+%7C+Dreamstime.com.dreamstime_xl_112952055.jpeg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out The Northern Bald Ibis or Waldrapp meaning "forest crow, as it is known in Europe is a strange but somehow beautiful bird brought back from the brink of extinction. Image: ©Martin Palánek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ef56765e-044c-455b-84e3-ba650f1d6254/WP.Iberian.Green.ID+29264571+%7C+Iberian+Green+Woodpecker+%C2%A9+Joan+Egert+%7C+Dreamstime.com+copy.jpeg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out Habitat loss is problem for the Iberian Green Woodpecker, and so is localized illegal hunting, but very cold winters are also a threat. Researchers feel that preserving old trees used as nest sites will help. Image: ©Joan Egert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/993d9214-b85a-4985-84c7-331939dac560/Iberian-Magpie-Joan-Egert.jpeg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out The beautiful Iberian Magpie likes open woodland with grassy clearings good for searching for insects, grapes, olives, mulberries, asparagus, nuts and seeds. Image: ©Joan Egert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/7e90c878-a5b0-45b8-9f66-eb96a710ce67/Thrush-Blue-Rock-Javier-Alonso-Huerta-Spain.jpeg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out The Blue-rock Thrush often perches on rooftops, monuments, church steeples, and the occasional castle - as well as, well - rocks. 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Cinereous vulture (behind), Europe's largest (body length 3.11ft/2.2m, wing span 10ft/3.1cm) dwarfs Eurasion Griffin vulture (body legnth 3.5ft/109 cm, wIng span 8.3ft/243cm. Image: ©Javier Alonso Huerta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/36dc6ccc-1f73-4061-b656-3d2b15426ace/Kite.Black.killed.Javier+Alonso+Huerta+dreamstime_xl_141979270+copy.jpg Journal - The Top 10 Reasons Why Southern Spain's Andalucia Region is a Birding Hot Spot - Make it stand out Over 18% of raptor species are on the verge of extinction, over 54% are in decline. Thousands, including this Black Kite in Spain, accidentally die every year from poisons used to kill rats and predators. 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Mantled howler monkey image by ©Marc Cronje wildlife guide and naturalist. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/best-guide-to-see-our-9-favorite-hummingbirds-in-costa-rica monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1624818825422-KX4DK1SDM17WVS4E2O9H/Cyn-Vargas-Nature-Photo-Woodstar-Magenta-Throated-Hummingbird.jpg Journal - The Best Guide to Seeing Our 9 Favorite Hummingbirds in Costa Rica - Make it stand out The Magenta-throated Woodstar Hummingbird, (3.54 inches / 9cm and .11ounce or 3.3grams ) found only in Costa Rica and western Panama, can be identified by its particular bumble-bee-like flight pattern. Look for them in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Bosque de la Paz Biologica Reserve. 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The Purple Crowned Fairy (3.7 inches / 9 to 9.5cm)is one about 60 hummingbirds found in Costa Rica, Greentique wildlife Refuge at Santa Juana and Greentique at Aquíla de Osa Image: ©Denise Johnson Shreve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1624909612817-1MHX6S1BWX2MRP5JB6RQ/Fiery-throated-and-Lesser-Violet-eared-hummingbirds-Alfredo-Irizzary.jpg Journal - The Best Guide to Seeing Our 9 Favorite Hummingbirds in Costa Rica - Make it stand out Fiery-throated and Lesser Violet-eared Hummingbirds share a flowering plant. Image: @Alfredo Irizarry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1624903590080-K1NT7H5ZODMA0626PBJ0/Regional-Subregional-breakdown-Costa-Rica-Barret-Lawson.jpeg Journal - The Best Guide to Seeing Our 9 Favorite Hummingbirds in Costa Rica - Make it stand out Costa Rica Regional and Sub-regionl breakdown. Thanks to Barrett Lawson. 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An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out “Wells” was first tagged at Maine’s Portland Jetport by The Biodiversity Research Institute, Project SNOWstorm colleagues. Image by ©Bri Benvenuti from Project SNOWstorm Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/fe8dbd5c-23df-47c1-bc62-a75c171adf97/Otter_2_JeanLapointe.jpg Journal - Snowy Owl Update! An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out “Otter,” first tagged by Tom McDonald in Jefferson County, NY.,”was the first snowy owl to be fitted with the a hybrid GSM (cellular) and Argos (satellite) transmitter, which allows us to monitor his movements year-round. His transmitter was paid for by generous donors to Project SNOWstorm.”. 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An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out Straubel, Image by Tom Koch. “This juvenile female was trapped Feb. 21, 2018, at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport by Frank Ujazdowski, tagged by Gene Jacobs of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and relocated for her safety to the Buena Vista grasslands of central Wisconsin. Her transmitter was underwritten by an anonymous donation to Fond du Lac Audubon Society.” from Project SNOWstorm Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/910bf224-b3a7-4dc4-be65-fa6fa7933eed/amherstmalesnow+%28%C2%A9Melissa+Mance-Coniglio%29+copy.jpg Journal - Snowy Owl Update! An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out Snowy Owls (can you find the second?) get ready for the hunt on Amherst Island, Lake Ontario, Canada. 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An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out Many snowy owls are captured at airports and relocated for their and human safety. This young lady, Alderbrook, was found at Montreal-Trudeau airport. Image: from © Project SNOWstorm Owls (photographer not note) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c7132f4f-8f45-4d90-8faf-475a2de7dcf9/Seneca-release-Aaron-Winters-Photog.+2.jpg Journal - Snowy Owl Update! An Interview with Scott Weidensaul, Co-Founder of Project SNOWstorm - Make it stand out “Seneca’s” release.. Image by ©Aaron Winters from © Project SNOWstorm Owls “Seneca is an adult male in at least his fifth calendar year, tagged Feb. 22, 2019, by Tom McDonald in Seneca Township, NY. He is the second owl, after Otter, fitted with a hybrid GSM (cellular) and Argos (satellite) transmitter, which will allow us to monitor his movements year-round. His transmitter was paid for by generous donors to Project SNOWstorm” from Project SNOWstorm https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/how-to-watch-snowy-owls-in-the-wild-rtpi-guidelines monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1518006426928-YH5J4A38SHDFHCUDORPT/Snowy-Owl-RTPI-Scott-Kruitbosch.jpg Journal - How to Watch Snowy Owls in the Wild IN LOVE WITH SNOWY OWLS? WE ARE TOO, BUT KEEP THEM SAFE WITH THE GUIDELINES FROM THE ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE. 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FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FROM SCOTT KRUITBOSCH AND THE ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE. IMAGE: ©GORDON ELLMERS https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/10-beautiful-birds-you-can-only-see-in-colombia monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/eb741991-d96d-45fb-a9af-0c9fd77b95d1/Tanager-Multi-colored-Colombia-endemic-bird.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out The neon-bright Multi-colored tanager is one of Colombia’s 78 endemic bird species, many only found only in a single tiny “island” of habitat. Colombia is a birder’s paradise. Image: ©Jorman Esteban Berrio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/16bd029c-28c0-40e7-8cb8-42527e37a161/*+20.03+Roberta+San+Juan++copy+2.jpeg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette, editor and travel professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/793a9a79-af4d-49ff-b944-2b993cd063b3/284679777_703412394205442_4389881546763086553_n+2.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out I stayed with the Molina family on their El Encanto Nature Reserve (Huila department, southern Colombia) It is one of the plantations adding biodiversity preservation and eco-tourism into their business model. Their specialty: BIRDS! That’s Michael Molina (left world-class birder and guide) with avian photographer Robin A. Mettler, Michael’s his sister is the (fabulous) cook and Mr and Mrs Molina who run the lodge and coffee plantation. Image: Facebook, El Encanto Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/eab59035-eaa4-481a-805b-9d3d14be1778/Buffy-Helmetcrest-Hummingbird-Colombia-endemic.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #1. Buffy Helmetcrest Hummingbird Oxypogon stuebeli IUCN listed: Vulnerable Population: ~1000 individuals Central Andes, grasslands (páramo) Elevation: 10,500 -16,400ft /~3000-5200m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/713844df-e753-41cb-a79d-a686557ff16b/Hummingbird-Buffy-helmetcrest-Oxypogon-stuebelii-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Buffy helmetcrest hummingbird. Range Map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/79aa9ed4-7976-4e57-8092-feef8bd38a74/Colombia-endemic-mutli-colored-tanager.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #2. Multi-Colored Tanager Chlorochyrysa nitidissima IUCN listed:: Threatened Western and Central Andes, subtropical forests Elevations: 4265-7218ft / 1300-2200m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/bf1af74f-4a34-48e7-adbe-22aeea0b6dd9/tanager.Multicolored.Chlorochrysa_nitidissima_map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Multy-colored Tanager. Range map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/184388bc-3206-4eb1-8f0d-c3a3b1e45d43/Yellow-eared-parrot-Colombia-endemic.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #3. Yellow-Eared Parrot Ognorhynchus icterotis IUCN listed: Vulnerable Central Andes, Scattered habitats only where there are stands of wax palms Elevation: 3940-9840ft / 1200-3000m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/d753bc5f-58cc-4931-a5c5-d0e5a8e03e03/yellow-eared-parrot-Ognorhynchus-icterotis-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Yellow-eared parrot range map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/4969f464-e05c-48bb-b65b-a272181b3635/FCB8087A-DA68-4F13-B6DD-4B16FBAC1504_1_201_a.jpeg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #4. White-tailed Starfrontlet Hummingbird Coeligena phalerata IUCN listed: Near-Threatened Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, Interior (m) and borders (f) of wet montane forest Elevation: 4595-12,140ft / 1400-3700 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/4dcd5fae-863e-417b-b6f8-efd57222bbc4/White-tailed-starfrontlet-hummingbird-Coeligena-phalerata-range-map.svg.jpeg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out White-tailed Starfrontlet Himmingbird Range Map by Wikipedia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/80be6477-abc3-44ab-902f-4d2d713c5ced/rare-colombia-endemic-santa-marta-screech-owl.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #5 Santa Marta Screech Owl. Megascops gilesi IUCN listed: Vulnerable Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, humid montane forest Elevation: 5600-8200ft /1800-2500m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/8ebece23-37cf-48c3-a0d4-3f69545b4bc3/Santa-Marta-Screech-owl-Megascops-gilesi-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Santa Marta Screech Owl range map by Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/11a24b15-5fab-4b48-965f-a39fca3c70ce/Yellow-headed-Brushfinch-Colombia-endemic-bird.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #6 Yellow-headed Brushfinch Atlapetes Latinuchous IUCN listed: Endangered. Est. Population: fewer than 1000 Central Andes and Western slope of Western Andes brush and undergrowth Elevation: 6530- 8500ft / 1900-2440m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3e5c4bff-bfcb-45c9-bcb6-4558a73b8c72/Yellowheaded-brushfinch-Atlapetes-flaviceps-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Yellow-headed Brushfinch range map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c75a5d48-2067-4142-be8e-57c9cf755649/Colombia-endemic-bird-Santa-Marta-Woodstar.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #7 Santa Marta Woodstar (f) Chaetocercus astreans IUCN listed: Least Concern (not much is known) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, montane forest edges, plantations Elevation: 2690-6562ft / 820 -2000m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5fcc6f61-4714-491e-808b-3be1ec9f868c/Santa-marta-woodstar-hummingbird-range-map.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Santa Marta Woodstar, range map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e78c3dd7-eb00-4649-86fc-8ade66cc57e1/rare-Colombia-bird-Bogota-rail.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - #8 Bogota Rail Rallus semiplumbeaus IUCN listed: Vulnerable Estimated Population: 3700 mature adults East Andes’ Ubate-Bogota Plateau Elevation: 8200-11,811ft / 2500-3600m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/800c0ffd-7d0f-4e7f-8e9a-9a79916ed6d6/Botoga-rail-Rallus-semiplumbeus-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Bogota Rail range map: Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b760698c-1dad-4f27-96ad-38d9d8e99c54/Colombia-endemic-bird-Tolima-Blossomcrown-hummingbird+.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - # 9 Tolima Blossomcrown Hummingbird Anthocephala berlepschi IUCN listed: Vulnerable Central Andes, eastern slope Humid forest and forest edges Elevation 3938-8202ft / 1200-2500m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/aa8ff425-48f9-4d40-b698-1e4ead04a0a2/Tolima-blossoncrown-Anthocephala-berlepschi-range-map.svg.jpeg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Tolima Blossomcrown Hummingbird range map, Wilipedia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/03023099-3acb-4bce-a37b-dbbaedf16f27/Colombia-endemic-bird-Black-cheeked-mountain-tanager.jpg Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - # 10 Black-cheeked Mountain Tanager Anisognathus melaogenys IUCN listed: Least concern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains Elevation: 5250-10,500ft /1600-3200m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/bea43193-f75d-4222-9be8-a3cdd31bba35/Black-cheek-mountain-tanager-Anisognathus-melanogenys-range-map.svg.png Journal - 10 Beautiful Birds You Can ONLY See in Colombia - Make it stand out Black-cheeked mountain tanager range map. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/89069532-da8c-4283-9ffa-3ed05ab7fdab/004+-+grizzly+610+closeup.jpg Journal - Searching Out the World’s Most Famous Grizzly Bears, Update 2023 - Make it stand out Even the sleepiest bear eventually wakes up. Portrait of grizzly 610, fresh from her nap and looking out for the kids. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c52855c9-b69b-4acc-86a1-3342847ad5a3/001+-+fritter+in+wildflowers+in+the+rain+2.jpg Journal - Searching Out the World’s Most Famous Grizzly Bears, Update 2023 - Make it stand out at 6 years, 1063, Fritter is getting old enough to be a mom, but for now her world is all about spring rain and wildflowers. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/fe0cbc5c-5369-4536-a1b7-6267108e47bc/003+-+one+of+felicias+cubs+after+being+kicked+out+2.jpg Journal - Searching Out the World’s Most Famous Grizzly Bears, Update 2023 - Make it stand out Even for a grizzly, the first days on your own can be scary and confusing. Hopefully, he learned well and does not turn to human food, that can lead to his death. Good Luck, young bear! Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/can-a-bird-and-wildlife-watching-safari-in-namibia-help-save-grasslands-in-new-york-state monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c9f85277-2e8d-42ba-a5bc-2af952372abb/N2.Ele.Bird.P1390306+copy+2.JPG Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out There is no birding in Africa without also wildlife watching. This Tawny Eagle was not impressed by the huge male elephant in musth. It calmly watched the unfolding drama (see below!) Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/fe81f1b7-e3d0-4cf4-9e2b-b3b795cb0dde/Roberta-Kravette.jpeg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/75e9708e-829c-496e-a647-cb7a4712dba5/Sunset.Etosha.NP.RK..JPG Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out Wide open as far as you can see, Namibia has room to breath. The water hole at the lodge on our first night in Etosha National Park. After the sun set, Giraffes and Rhino sauntered in to drink. Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/472a8e38-82c4-4998-90b7-4b255bdc39df/LB.Jackal.bird.Etosha+rmk+copy+2+2.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out Birds and wildlife live nose-to-tail in Africa’s national parks like Etosha. This is a Blacksmith Lapwing followed by a Black-backed Jackal. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1685472314619-37Y35U4XA0XCYE6GBV1J/LB.+Blue+Crane_+%281%29+copy+2.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Blue Crane. Image: ©Lawrence blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1685472589032-K7JEXN1H3ZNTOTTPRDZS/CH.Rhino.EtoshaE-58257738DB14_1_201+2.jpeg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Black Rhino at dusk. 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Image: ©Penelope Tallman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/47814275-ddef-4127-8e86-4a3933be6e5a/RK-Roller-Lilac-Breasted-Roller-Etosha-National-ParkJPG.JPG Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out One of the world’s most beautiful birds, the Lilac-breasted Roller obliges by sitting in the open, seeming to pose for the camera. Even I got a good shot! Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1684453246810-OF18UP52Y0WKP3RGU8C5/LB.White+Fronted+Bee-Eater+copy+2.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Little Bee Eater, another fabulously colored bird! Image: ©Larry Blau Bee Eaters are another bird with fabulous coloring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1684453248458-N96JMXE5AJ07P2DDUO4X/PT.Roller.Purple.Photo+Mar+31+2023%2C+12+19+34+PM+2.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - More subdued but also lovely, Purple Roller. Image: ©Penelope Tallman The beautiful Purple Roller's color is more subdued than the Lilac-breasted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0012cc29-9214-4a47-8015-e24445f39756/MC.343756270_1277690996150597_6537708889161400466_n+copy.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out From this angle you cannot see the musth running down the sides of his face, but you can see the male is significantly taller and bigger than the adult females keeping order on either side. Image ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3fc0746d-9825-4edc-9ff8-01c23d153ec9/PT.ele.bbys.BandW.+Photo+Mar+30+2023%2C+10+40+01+AM+copy.jpg Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out Aunties and older siblings kept a close watch on the youngest members of the herd, all the little ones got their turns at the water hole. Image: ©Penelope Tallmen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/625408e0-100f-400a-99d0-7fe943ab2ad2/*N1.Zbr.ele.P1390811+copy+3+2.JPG Journal - Can a Safari in Namibia Help Save Grasslands in New York State? - Make it stand out Zebra kept their distance - especially from the big male. Notice the zebra passed by when the male’s back was turned! An impala watched from the other side. 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Map thanks to Explore North https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/34982e26-2105-4223-b759-f4f154ec981d/Entrance-to-Hyder-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out The near ghost town is sometimes nicknamed "Budget Brooks Falls," a nod to its salmon fishing bears. Hyder is the Alaskan town nearest to the lower 40 States that is reachable by car. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/2de16517-220f-40b0-a3cb-4720b929f39e/Salmon-river-view-towards-Misty-Fjords.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out One of America’s most breathtaking places, the Salmon River (looking toward Misty Fjords) near Hyder, Alaska. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/84abc26a-0da5-453f-b583-72d748122c5b/Salmon-Glacier-Hannah-and-Sophie-Hyder-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out On the Canadian side of the border, about 23 miles (37km) from Hyder, Hannah Vangoidtsenhoven and Sophie take in The Salmon Glacier. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/9714ae8e-220e-4741-90e3-7f80ac0f18a0/%E2%9C%93brown_bear_young_male_swimming.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Tip: Invest in proper protection for your equipment against the Tongass’ damp and wet, the bears are not amused by the rustle (or mess) of plastic bags. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672499807730-D86QT7XKL6AS0WUJ5CAF/%25E2%259C%2593Live%2Bsalmon%2Bbefore%2Bspawning.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Live salmon before spawning Salmon return to the natal creek to spawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672498804408-YGB5DBD34EYHDEVUYOWZ/%E2%9C%93brown_bear_d500_sit_in_creek_with_chum_01.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Young grizzly feasting on a chum salmon Young grizzly feasting on a chum salmon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672498576698-S0B6F2NI0HRVIO33Z42W/Close-up+of+dead+male+pink+salmon.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Dead male, note the teeth Dead male salmon, note the teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672518062621-IHP7FW0XD0UB3155OVMJ/%E2%9C%93Salmon+mouth+bone+showing+the+male+teeth+grown+during+spawning.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/dcdfff23-1887-43e6-8a6c-186ce82cbb73/Live-spawning-chum-salmon-hayder-alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Salmon, like this chum in Fish Creek, Hyder, Alaska, spend most of their adult life in the ocean, then return to their natal creek to spawn and die. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3bf90789-5216-4e8e-96e8-734b0ab15376/bald_eagle_flying_over_fish_creek_hyder_alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Once they return to spawn, salmon face a gauntlet of hungry predators, like this bald eagle, hunting from the air, land, and in the water! Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672503244365-QS4E5N0WO5KYZR5E86ZL/%E2%9C%93Mew+gull+eating+salmon+egg+that+it+fished+up+from+underwater.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Young Mew (Short-billed) gull dining on salmon eggs Young mew or Short-billed gull dining on salmon eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672503438162-P8L50GE8U1SSLA4VL5A5/Wolf+07.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Grey wolf are surprisingly good salmon fishers Grey wolf are surprisingly good salmon fishers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672503544512-YZZU78R1U64UNV6A2ILZ/%E2%9C%93black_bear_d500_fish_creek_03_picking_up_dead_chum.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Black bear with chum Black bear with chum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672503623640-J4F9LW6DR1LYEOK8QGJB/%E2%9C%93bald_eagle18_dead_salmon.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Bald eagle with salmon Bald eagle with salmon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672515210956-4MVCXUUA12IUIJRYMMMJ/Volunteering+-+Jorn.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, wildlife photographer and volunteer at Fish Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1672515162990-ORQQ77NG7TJFZKCPNVBH/Volunteering+-+Hannah.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Hannah Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a144d3ee-e5da-414c-94c1-2ab9cb9f5ef8/Watching-grizzly-in-the-creek-frm-Fish-Creek-Viewing-platform.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Locals and tourists gather yearly in the 600ft platform to safely watch the bears and other wildlife feed on the spawning salmon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/be413700-81a2-4154-bfc0-f1d830b4570d/brown-bear-young-male.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Young males grizzlies, like other young mammals, young elephants, lions, humans (!) push boundaries and can find themselves into trouble. Eventually they grow up! Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b91bda0d-f6bb-4f23-a62c-700af133a6b7/The-annual-fish-count-hyder-alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Counting the fish means getting into the water with the bears - a somewhat disconcerting process but one that is done 3 times every season. Image: Jorn ©Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/9a528d7a-a0de-4bfe-a88c-6a19bc8aa3a5/Grizzly-watching-from-the-grass-Hyder-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Brown bear half hidden on the banks of the Fish Creek watches the human counters in “his” water. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/62de2908-234e-44bf-bc3d-f387e9ca06e2/brown_bear_in_creek_with_chum_01.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out While teams of Forest Service rangers and staffer walk the river to count the fish three times during the season, bears have other things in mind. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/cbb56874-c3d1-4396-b9c2-3b96545a7f5f/%E2%9C%93brown_bear_22_blue_lagoon+2.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out The “Blue Lagoon” from the Fish Creek Observation Viewing Site. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/557ddd5e-e388-4146-95ca-e4a4c328ca1b/My-tripod-and-camera-setup-on-Fish-Creekp-platform-Hyder.jpg Journal - The Best Place to See Fishing Bears - Make it stand out Be ready to experience the bears. See Jorn’s tips on preparing your photography equipment above. 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Our ship, the Plancius, was less romantic but more ice-ready! Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b77ba240-0d1e-4a0b-82ba-b255c16a266c/Black.browed-Albatross-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out A built-in desalination filter allows Antarctic seabirds, like this Black-browed Albatross (IUNC: Near Threatened) to survive without fresh water. Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e744597e-e39c-443e-82a6-dcc144cf1bd9/Southern-Petrel-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out The largest of all the petrels, the Southern petrel has a white morph (10%) and a dark morph (90%). Commercial long-line fishing hooks, cables and plastics are all serious threats. Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b57febfb-56e2-444c-a3de-cf24edd5f2a0/South-Polar-Skua-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.+jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out Seeing and photographing birds new to me, such as the South Polar Skua, helped me to survive the “Drake Shake.” Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/393a6f2a-18af-40ba-a2c9-b607d71cdc0e/Iceberg-and-moon-Antarctica-Steinbrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out The moon over an iceberg in Antarctica. Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a2b3fbf3-f252-45f8-af6a-2b2d5d5f7a2f/Iceberg-with-zodiak-and-penguin-in-AntarcticaSteinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out While we studied the melting iceberg from our Zodiak below, an Antarctic cormorant studied us from its top. 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Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/600fae2d-7137-4ad3-aae4-5eb5fe894770/Leopard-seal-Antarctic-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out Returning from a Zodiac expedition, the sight of this Leopard seal made me completely forget my freezing hands! Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662389270103-TJUDS26YN2WFIAIOERII/1.BS.Seal.CU.Steinebrunner+DW+photo-8.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Weddell seal, ready for its portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662389307601-ZWDK5NNOJK0675QQ3BFA/8.Steinebrunner+DW+photo-1+copy.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Weddell Seal rests on an iceberg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/77b477db-af1a-4540-a567-4fd065118d11/Gentoo-penguin-rookery-Antarctic-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out A colony of Gentoo penguins. We could not approach them, but they seemed to enjoy approaching us. Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/41b61f16-eb07-4a66-afb1-42002a435cf3/Adelie-Chinstrap-and-gentoo-penguins-together-in-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out We were fortunate to see all three penguin species standing in a line - as if to say, “See, we are different!” Left to right: Adelie with “psychedelic eyes,” Chinstrap with - well.. a chinstrap, and Gentoo with its distinctive red bills and the white patch above their eyes. Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387330932-J4IP8PVYXENI88G4E027/BS.Peng.Adelie.CUSteinebrunner+DW+photo-31.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Adelie Penguin, note the eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387451137-MTUJ5SVFG4RYZKOAF85X/BS.2.Penguins.Left+and+right+Steinebrunner+DW+photo-27+copy.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Gentoo penguin pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387537397-2MBFX9TX13968QYNSUD8/BS.+Peng.Gentoo+rocks+Steinebrunner+DW+photo-22+copy.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - On the rocks, Gentoo penguins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387597537-4FBZ72Z9EKC6S5E66TEG/BS.Penguin.Climbing.Steinebrunner+DW+photo-28+copy.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Mountain climbing Gentoo style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387636222-VT1VO5I8TW2L5VT3AI1M/BS.Penguine.pair.Steinebrunner+DW+photo-29+copy.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Guarding the next generation. Gentoo penguins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1662387761704-XJA4WDDJDWUOGE6A0AD9/12.Steinebrunner+DW+photo-12+copy+2.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Gentoo penguins are fast in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1228057a-e981-4ee8-88d8-d015600e139a/Lemaire-Channel-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out At first it was shrouded in fog, but the unforgettable Lemaire Channel finally revealed itself to us. © Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/723b76bc-f856-4a72-bdbc-9593db1345a4/Humpback-Whales-Tail-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out The Lemaire Channel. Only the strange noises of our ship pushing through the ice broke the Antarctic silence until one Scout yelled, “WHALE!” Image: ©Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1d2dda9a-3fac-4772-88e2-2328df226b7e/Scout-Venturing-Crew+744-in-Antarctica-Steinebrunner.jpg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out Some of the Scouts of Venturing Crew 774 of the Southern California Scouts. After being isolated for almost two years due to COVID, it was refreshing to be able to travel and socialize. © Bernd Steinebrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/eb0f1298-68f0-4bfc-8e21-638563d1cb83/Bern-andMarcus-Steinbrunner-explore-Antarctica.jpeg Journal - Discovering Antarctica’s Wildlife, A Deep-Freeze Adventure with the Scouts - Make it stand out The author, Bernd Steinebrunner, and his son, Markus discovering the Antarctic together. © Bernd Steinebrunner https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/beware-the-bold-bad-birds-of-the-african-bush monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553705951811-SYND0AURPLR41DOP6P03/Martial-Eagle-fawn-birdwatching-South-Africa-LindaWinward+Skeen.jpg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush Neither the Thompson’s gazelle fawn nor its mother was any match for the powerful Martial Eagle. Domestic goat and lamb have also fallen prey. This rare image was taken in Kenya by ©Linda Winward Skeen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a0e69e41-e9f8-43d5-a5d7-06c55a175c5b/*+20.03+Roberta+San+Juan++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush - Make it stand out ROBERTA KRAVETTE, EDITOR. CONTACT ME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553706244220-2F93HLJL2FFA2TBEXRIN/MArtial%2BEagle%2BConservation%2BKNP%2B6.14.17%2B19055670_1478320172258120_2758632503145652790_o.jpg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush MARTIAL EAGLE, AFRICA’S LARGEST, MOST POWERFUL, WEIGHing IN AT ALMOST 14 PUNDS (6.4KG) AND HAS AN ADULT WINGSPAN OF BETWEEN 6.5 FEET (200 CM) TO 8.5 FEET (260 CM) IMAGE: MEGAN MURGATROYD THANKS TO AVIAN EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION NETWORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553732073968-JE8ZE4X4YVG3L4MCMR29/Eagle%2C+Marshal+Toetsei+Terblanche+Colourful+Birds+of+Southern+Africa+54256314_2213420508750085_7327063676962209792_n.jpg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush Habitat loss is putting a big strain on the Martial Eagle romance. With a home range up to 50 SQ.Miles (80.5 KM) They may travel a hundred miles (161 KM) or more to find a mate. As habitat shrinks, the likelihood of success is shrinking. But sometimes, they get lucky! IMAGE: ©TOETSEI TERBLANCHE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553712675426-4ZLBUI4684WSJZGALKUW/Secratarybird-Marc-Cronje-South-Africa.jpg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush The legs of a Secratary Bird carry a punch that delivers more than 5 times its body weight, powerful enough to kill a cobra . Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553733587107-37M8073U8R8CMCH9H9DS/Bateulur-WIldbeests-Ed-Raubenheimer-Birds-of-Southern-Africa.jpg Journal - Beware the Bold, Bad Birds of the African Bush Bateluer eagles do not back down. Even with two against one this bird does not look worried! 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c3a3067d-bcab-461d-85df-d039216d62d9/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-wildlife-photographer-Destination-Wildlife-team.jpg Journal - The Killing of Grizzly 1057 - Make it stand out Award winning wildlife photographer and D: W Team member, Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/b2d2b8d9-8df9-4dfe-a1ab-873d3bb49680/399-four-cubs-final-tour.jpg Journal - The Killing of Grizzly 1057 - Make it stand out At two-years old, the four cubs are full sized grizzly bears on their final “tour” with mom 399. Days later they were dispersed and looking for easy food. The second bear (collared) is #1057 Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/cb6d59a3-d8db-473e-9725-bb4ec3afaf0b/Grizzly-399-cubs-1059-and-siblings-eating-on-porch.jpg Journal - The Killing of Grizzly 1057 - Make it stand out 399’s cubs, including young grizzly #1057 being taught the habits that would led it its death. Will this irresponsible homeowner’s and other’s actions eventually kill the other cubs too? Only time will tell. Image Courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/9d03712f-356b-46b4-918b-eec7c78fa1ef/JV+grizzly_399.051_399_cubs+copy+2.jpg Journal - The Killing of Grizzly 1057 - Make it stand out Feeding them, even accidentally, is killing them. Period. Be responsible. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven Better Days: 2 of 399’s four 2020 cubs when there was still time to save them. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/catching-up-with-the-grand-tetons-celebrity-bears monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/2aa9855f-4d6c-4734-93bc-c880e65be67e/Felicia-and-Cubs.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out A mother’s love is universal. Grand Teton grizzly mom, Felicia, is one of the bears who raises her cubs near the safety of busy roads. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/04af0933-d711-4f6a-89ae-cd313761a2fe/Queen-of-Tetons-399-Cubs-Farewell-Tour.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Has there ever been a bear like the Queen? Days before she sets them on their way, 399 leads her four famous cubs on a farewell tour. If the four sub-adults stay in the wild, they will have a chance. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c7f05fa7-5b57-4b7f-96c8-4a94afe4a0ae/399-and-four-cubs-in-front-of-Mount+Moran.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out 399 and four about-to-be on their own sub-adults walk through onlookers in front of Mount Moran. The inexperienced youngsters were fed last year making it very likely that they will head for more human food - and conflict with humans that they will not win. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1655320132520-UYMMS5MR10X2NHGYMAWU/399%2Bagitated%2Bwith%2Bbruno%2Bfollowing%2Bher%2Baround%2B-%2Bnote%2Bhow%2Bold%2Bher%2Bteeth%2Bare%2B-%2B02%2Bcopy.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - 26-yr (note her teeth) grizzly 399 isn't enthusiastic about Bruno's attentions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1655319920800-TZIC1H4FQ3KZ612TJ36Y/Bruno+sits+on+the+right+looking+at+399+copy+2.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Bruno (right) is very taken with this "older woman" (left) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3d846efb-3c74-4d52-9b50-617a3e8f1e4a/610-and-3-coy-cross-road-GTN-Park.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out How habituated are the grizzly bears to human watchers? ? 610 was not troubled at all by the “bear-jam” as she led her new cubs away. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/8f6e7df9-d27f-4bf7-b5f7-32251d503f2c/The-Cunningham-Cabin-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Grizzly 926 dubbed, “The Cunningham bear” when she has chose this as her home turf. Can’t blame her - look at that view! Image: Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3fc7323a-cbbb-4e22-8eec-732d0fa32172/399-cub-bear-jam.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out One of 399’s traffic-habituated cubs crosses the people-jammed but bear-safe, road. What we do not see are the Wildlife Brigade volunteers keeping the crowd in check so the bears can live. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5ccea75b-737f-48dd-946c-708f83770ab4/Felicia-and-cubs-cross-Togwotee-Pass.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Felicia and cubs cross Togwotee Pass - note the yellow sign in the distance indicating the steep incline, also note Felicia is keeping an eye on it. It is a blind spot for drivers and very dangerous when traffic and bears mix. Add a bear-jam of people stopping, getting out of their cars, stepping into the road - and it can spell tragedy. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5b681179-1432-4308-9fa0-16db66cd37db/Wildlife-photographers-Vangoidtsenhoven-and-Mangelson-and-Hannah%2Cjpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Wildlife photographer and outspoken grizzly conservationist, Thomas Mangelsen (center) with me (Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven) and my wife, Hannah. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/da5cb12d-0d2c-4e9b-bc2c-9ea65d2d4aa6/Bear-jam-in-the-park.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Heavy traffic is a problem. Mangelsen suggests a good way to contribute to both bear and human safety is a highway patrolman with with a radar gun! Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/382391e0-26f3-478b-a161-67f584bdaabf/Felicia%27s-Bear-Cub-Grand-Teton-Wyoming.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out As adorable as they are, cubs habituated to human food grow up and are transported away (if they are lucky) or killed to protect the humans who habituated them in the first place. Love wildlife? We are responsible for their survival. A fed bear is a dead bear. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/203a7f7a-46a8-4d01-a448-8a5164867087/Feeding-Wildlife-is-Illegal-03_1.jpg Journal - Catching Up With the Grand Teton's Famous Bears - Make it stand out Click here for bear safety rules from the National park Service. Image from the National Park Service https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/close-encounter-in-bosque-del-apache-wildlife-refuge monthly 0.5 2022-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/d9b47445-0605-43d9-ab91-3c84888c3bbd/Javelina-and-baby-red.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Javelina baby’s are called “reds” because of their reddish color hair. Unlike piglets who are helpless at birth, the red is quickly up and running - literally. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a88eca5b-0f11-440f-8b0f-2f8ec5bfd905/IMG.Jorn+VAngoidtsenhoven.01.19.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Wildlife photographer and D: W team member, Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/dbf2d20f-eb76-4532-ae38-cab156fd08b5/Bosque-del-Apache-sandhill-cranes-snow-geese.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Over 350 avian species can be found at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, the famous wintering ground for sandhill crane and snow goose pictured here. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a73494ac-07a9-4233-8da8-359682589016/Javelina-or-collared-peccary.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Javelina are herbivores with an attitude. Give them space, when afraid, hurt, or cornered, the entire herd or “squadron” will attack together. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652199555820-IDNWTO6CL8OVHFID192R/Javelina+015+-+baby.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Babies can be born all year and are up and running immediately https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652199143831-45MLWGL7BR70SQX75J69/Javelina+049+2.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Nursing mom with a typical litter of 2 babies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5d63470a-80aa-4fa5-8706-304b86d21059/bobcat-Bosque-del-Apache-National-Wildlife-Refuge.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out When the brush moved around me at Bosque del Apache, I thought it might be the rustle of a rarely seen bob cat. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652117258929-G416II4SXYBA1E7U46MN/Javelina+066+copy.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Javelina or collared peccary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652117093410-6J6UO7X0ZGAH93NSGCE4/Javelina+065.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Suddenly they were all around me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652119035449-BTOKEVC1T7KMYLJYKG0Y/Javelina+038.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - "Rooting" for roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652119127671-XYOI9VIOY0K63QWMZGA6/Javelina+034.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Bristling fur means "WATCH OUT!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f67363e8-0317-4dc4-bd7d-8a307b5a7dd0/xCoyote+029.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Along with human predators, the javelina also need to be wary of coyotes, bob cats and where they inhabit the same areas, black bear and mountain lion. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/d2b3507a-a38b-478f-bbd9-956f5d480cfd/Bosque+-+Sunset+030.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6b95453d-9831-4d56-a83a-4c55c8809860/Bosque+-+Sunset+048+2.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/31c4d8e1-a282-4b54-90de-1761256d5e68/DC840E35-BC07-49D7-9571-6187403C0460_1_105_c.jpeg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out The Bosque del Apache is a vital but fragile desert wetland formed by the Rio Grande, it is scrupulously managed to maintain habitat for wildlife that are permanent residents and the tens of thousands of birds who migrate here every year. The Friends of the Bosque del Apache provide funds for water use efficiency and conservation. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652129426191-EGTCI48IK78OUYNVUZJ9/Bosque+-+Entrance++001+2.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Bosque del Apache is an almost-secret well worth searching out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1652130643451-CJPFVX4V7FZXD8OS92R1/New_Mexico_map-L.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - A relatively narrow strip along the Rio Grande, on a map look for Sorocco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/36ecb381-1547-43f4-b930-0c5032ea66a8/Bosque-del-Apache-Sunset.jpg Journal - Close Encounter at Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge - Make it stand out The beautiful and peaceful Bosque del Apache Wildlife National Reserve is surprisingly difficult to locate on a map but worth the effort, let’s keep it our secret. 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Says Mr. Waghchoure, “The kids were very excited to adopt the whale shark. They were persuading me that it would be a good thing because then we can make a difference in the life of this animal and create awareness to protect the species. Image Thanks to the Gordon School and ©Mr. Waghchoure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/74db66a3-b570-4cce-a6c3-5caf472ce10c/*+20.03+Roberta+San+Juan++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out Roberta Kravette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e54f346a-ec26-4368-80b3-dd1c1d213318/AALIYAH-whale-shark-poster.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out Compassion for the big fish’s plight runs deep in the stories and drawings like this one by ©Aaliyah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/2d5e7b81-6e7c-4ddf-927a-5c20a5977e12/DylanPoster.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out In his poster, ©Dylan combined the top 5 Facts about whale sharks with an image of how easily they can be hurt by careless humans, and noted that other sharks are under threat, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/923c2b20-e470-41dd-9e2d-0f030bcb465e/Justin.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out ©Justin reminds us that the whale shark areb endangered because humans cut off their fins and meat. He also sites climate change and pollution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/109c9c5a-b025-469d-9829-745e31c3f30c/EVELYN.whale.shark.comic+2.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out In this comic strip story by ©Evelyn, a whale shark named Brooke turns to her sea friends after a boat propeller hurts her. The story continues below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/69456937-225e-4c1f-b964-183885ca465f/10b.Evelyn.comin.2.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out Even the sea creatures remember to say “thank you” to their friends. ©Evelyn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1799e091-082d-4eeb-afaf-7bfe5201a0b8/9.ANAYA.whale.shark.posterjpeg.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out ©Anaya reminds us the “world’s biggest fish” are also “gentle fishies” and she has no-nonsense ideas about helping them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1651771551157-TH16RA5FBKV3EZY31ZOV/1.ZANDER.can_andrew_waghchoure_2022-05-03-15-15-05_1+copy.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - ©Zander says, "..populations declined by more than 50%" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1651771577662-2C7PMZVOYQIBUCEQPEFL/x5.JOHANNA.scan_andrew_waghchoure_2022-05-03-15-15-05_10.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - ©Johanna's whale shark calls out, "Help Us! Save us!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/cce50064-15c1-47d1-b034-388c0d361988/7.MICHAEL.whale.shark.poster.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out This poster by ©Michael reminds us that whale sharks are filter eaters, they eat plankton and small fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/a9580715-b178-439a-9bef-5cbfeddc4a43/2.AMELIA.whale.shark.poster.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out ©Amelia reminds us to, “Keep a safe distance” and “Please don’t fish near us!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/449f5d74-2efa-4a03-b352-a1a5f3654c35/3.RILEY.whale.shark.poster.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out ©Riley would like us to #stop driving boats” into his favorite fish. His is impressed by their #streamlined body and wide flattened” heads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/8e8261b1-60de-498b-96d6-0cebe21754b9/Casey.comic.fnl.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out In this comic strip, ©Casey’s whale shark loves swimming but soon find’s itself in trouble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/2bf25e19-ea67-4b5e-85d2-62816029bb82/Cameron-whale-shark-poster.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out ©Cameron notes, “Eating is laborious work” and whale sharks are endangered by “fisherman nets, hunted, and propellers” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/da7c48fa-b968-41fe-ad97-0a6b154f9f9a/6.NEVAEH.whale.shark.poster.jpeg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out In this poster ©Nevaeh reminds us that, “I do not harm humans” Her whale shark is lonely, endangered, and imperiled by human misbehavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/9f00f6a5-5e6b-4112-849e-291543a97ba2/WhaleSharkClassPhoto+2.jpg Journal - Saving Whale Sharks with the Gordon Primary School in Australia - Make it stand out I asked how he’d keep the kids enthused about conservation going forward. Say’s Mr Waghchoure, I hope to get students to independently research more about whale sharks and how the conservation projects are going to save these animals. They will be exposed to links and more videos about whale sharks from the websites you have provided me. Nice to know we can help. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/our-winter-week-with-the-wolves-of-yellowstone monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/35adf869-ee98-4b86-a1b6-6949989b5311/Winter-Sunrise-at-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out (Attempted) Wolf watching requires a very early start, one reward is the sunrise. This is the Soda Butte valley in the Northeast of the park. Image: Thanks to NPS, Jim Peaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ce288589-ef80-473b-8b08-0a1acae2fc2f/Roberta-Kravette.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Editor and Exploring Woman! Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/71f973d1-bcbd-4969-afcb-46ee00e7c4db/The-Junction-Butte-Pack-Wolves-Yellowstone.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Most of the Junction Butte Pack seem to be pretty sensible wolves, hunting by the moon and resting in the sun. Of course there is always one in every family... Image YNP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649878272811-E31WX2FMJJOJ950UPSQ8/Jacob.W.Frank.Photographer%2B.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - To the wolf, like this one, it was a game. Image: ©Jacob W. Frank Jacob. W. Frank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649954622822-3UVIF2MSSM1RL7J4XXHM/Jacob.W.Frank.Bison+.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Bison have no sense of humor. Image: ©Jacob W. Frank Jacob W. Frank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/d061b0b3-57e9-4105-baab-b58a0da8fad6/Early-morning-at-Yellowstone.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Early winter mornings in Yellowstone are filled with changing light and the promise of surprise.You never know who you might see. Image: ©Roberta Kravette for Destination: Wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3128dad6-c737-46fa-85ef-a50e5af319dc/Wolf-Near-Lamar-Bridge-Yellowstone-Winter+2.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Our teasing wolf must have been young, his elders clearly had more sense. He looked similar to this one, but we are Exploring Women (!)- and alas not photographers, we watched the action and held our collective breath! Image: NPS, Jim Peaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e251f7a4-3354-483d-836e-5a48e777f97f/Humorless-Bison-near-Soda-Butte-in-Yellowstone.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Bison are not known for their sense of humor. Like these, the loan bison’s herd mates stood aware and watching. This image is by Jim Peaco, NPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0739ff79-6008-4f99-8ba7-a57116e12dd4/Wolf-pups-playing-with-bison-skull-Yellowstone.+.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out This image was taken awhile ago by Doug Smith, Project Leader for the Yellowstone Wolf Restoration Project, but it captures the moment right before two adolescent wolf pups leap up out of “nap”mode and into little energized warriors. Note the “innocent” expressions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/dc4b3d54-07d2-49de-99a4-f25032338add/Exploring-Women-Winter-Wolf-Trek-meets-Rick-McIntyre.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Author and wolf expert Rick McIntyre took time to share some inside stories with the Exploring Women! That’s our wildlife biologist guide, Brad Bulin (left, glasses on his head), Noreen, Jeanne, Rick and Cheryl and Breda.. Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6b5edcd0-75c5-4bcf-8544-5c19ac39e463/Pronghorn-in-the-snow-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out They look sweet with those big eyes and long lashes but when a crazy golden eagle inexplicably dive bombed a herd of about 40 pronghorn causing them to stampede straight at us we all stopped breathing! Image Thanks to Yellowstone National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5665d2d8-f017-4e68-bc25-6d1e574c4338/Dr-James-Halfpenny.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Dr James (Jim) Halfpenny explains how to “read” a wolf skull for details about its life. Image. ©Cheryl Pierce, an Exploring Woman! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649882310320-15PK17ULPESYYXLOQ75Z/IMG_1155.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - This is where to find info and Dr. Jim's updates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649882595870-TUHR2915C6OPQK9NI0QX/IMG_1162+2.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - A wolf's skull for study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649957937687-17F30W3CXHEV7A4H1B7L/xRK.IMG_1231+copy+2.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Lower teeth point to 3-years old https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649957945499-7CUC356P6RXKABF0A4C5/CP.IMG_0875+copy+2.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Healthy neck and spine presented questions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649958496446-RTSSH844W56B1S1YU30Z/IMG_1234+copy.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Eye Socket and horn size indicate female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1649962811214-H97JL0SVWDM8L43WBUXN/%2316.RK.IMG_1239+copy.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Bite widths indicate wolves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ac2ab29c-dba4-40f0-ba31-42a14d176ca3/The-women-of-the-Exploring-Womens-Winter-Wolf-Trek.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out Our friend said that we were going to dance with wolves, and it is true that our hearts danced with every encounter, even if our layers prevented much graceful movement. Breda, Noreen, Cheryl, me, Roberta Kravette, and Jeanne, - the women of the the First Annual Exploring Women’s Winter Wolf Trek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/551bf0b6-a45d-4494-b043-fa065316867f/Exploring-Womens-Winter-Wolf-Trek-Yellowstone.jpeg Journal - Our Winter Week With the Wolves of Yellowstone - Make it stand out The alumni of the First Annual Exploring Women’s Winter Wolf Trek: Cheryl, me, Roberta Kravette, Breda, our guide, Brad Bulin, Jeanne, and Noreen. Image: ©Destination: Wildlife Interested in becoming an Exploring Woman next year? Let’s talk https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/notes-from-africa-a-new-york-photographer-follows-his-heart monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/80f212c7-e65b-429a-b4eb-71b5d08a0151/Gorilla-Baby-Bwindi-Impenetrable-Forest.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out I observed and followed this infant and could not make out its sex, but it would be a male if I had to guess. My reasoning is: the baby was attracted to the silverback, and the silverback seemed to enjoy his presence. Having this opportunity to watch the baby and silverback is why I had to make this journey and experience one of the true wonders of nature. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/5f2736f1-3496-4537-bafb-6f10aba9295c/Wildlife+Photographer%2C+Larry+Blau%2C+and+Friend.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Wildlife photographer, Larry Blau and friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/094fa694-c847-4523-ba58-bb779e3ea371/African-Wild-Painted-Dogs-Hunting.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out African wild dogs hunt as a team and have a higher success rate than lions and leopards. Wild Dogs, like wolves, cannot be domesticated. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0427afff-778a-4ba8-9375-711082adfbf0/Lioness-in-grass-watches-her-cubs.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out An hour after sunrise, this lioness was busy watching her cubs, she looks tired, she was probably hunting during the night. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/fd9c94de-8d6b-4165-a3d2-d1fbddd70a88/Little-Bee-Eaters-Africa.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Five little bee eaters sitting on a branch in the early morning sun. (Merops pusillus) Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/814d12df-9c90-4fe3-b807-46950951cadf/Three-Little-Bee-Eaters-and-dragonfly.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Close-up of the three little bee eaters on the left side of the branch. Turns out I was not the only one having breakfast. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/997c7cc7-7a37-44ba-91c4-c83b537fbdc2/White+rhino+sleeping+with+two+birds.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out This is a Southern White Rhino with a red-billed oxpecker and a startling. Lewa wildlife Conservancy is currently home to over two hundred of the only 20,000 Southern white rhinos left on the planet. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3a0b5416-3674-4f64-a4d0-78bef9980e2d/Portrait-of-a-Masai-Grandmother.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out If I had the opportunity to retake this picture, I would have given more room on the right side by the shadow. I find the expression and face of this grandmother very telling, and the creases on her face add to the appeal. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c4db13ce-cd49-4926-9f71-6f22a3223de3/Greveys-and-plains-zebra-with-elephant-at-water-hole.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Grevy's zebras (far left) are closely related to the wild ass, while plains zebras (other four) are more closely related to the horse. Grevy's are the largest zebra species, taller than plains or mountain zebras, and larger ears and narrower stripes. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/369e2745-3f72-40b2-b7e7-796789e7e700/Rare-gerenuk-stands-to-feed.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Geraneuk With fewer than 100,000 individuals, Gerenuks are classified as near threatened, and their numbers are decreasing. I was so happy to get this picture. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6aa88f1d-6ff7-4bea-9719-2606f1a0145f/Elephants-walk-in-a-line-toward-the-watering-hole.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Why do elephants walk in a line? One theory is that it may deter predators from their trail. Elephants demonstrate concern for members of their families. They take care of weak or injured members and appear to grieve over a dead companion. The calves will hold onto their mothers' tails, and the whole herd constantly protects the young.Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/62260ba9-38c7-4f0b-9d7a-8a724ea8026a/Baby-Gorilla-in-Bwindi-Impenetrable-Forest.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out This is an image of a juvenile; I focused on his eyes. It seems like he needs to be seen by a dentist. Bamboo is hard to chew. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/907a27a2-61d1-4548-a424-3682a8772a54/Mother-Mountain-Gorilla-Watches-the+Photographer.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out This mother gorilla’s baby is hiding behind the tree, you can see its little hand opposite its mom’s on the tree. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ab085171-42d3-47d2-8c7e-fbfe6b2691e6/Sunbird-with-pink-flower.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out When I first noticed these sunbirds, I thought about the hummingbirds I have seen during my travels. Hummingbirds (found in the Americas) hover to feed on nectar, but sunbirds suck on nectar while perched on branches. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/aba4e4bf-11c9-469e-a64d-83bf44f84be1/Gorilaa-Among-The-Leaves-In-Bwindi-Impenetrable-Forest.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/4e4e35d1-87f7-4f88-92d9-e5ef7f568229/Siverback-gorilla-Bwindi-Impenetrable-Forest.jpg Journal - Notes From Africa, A New York Photographer Follows His Heart - Make it stand out Mountain Gorillas only live in two isolated groups. One group is in the Virunga Volcanoes region and spans national parks in three countries: Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The other group is here, in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The latest census estimated the total number of Mountain Gorillas to be 1063. They are endangered. Image: ©Larry Blau https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/why-are-we-killing-yellowstones-wolves monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/cdf33754-c3a7-4b81-87a3-20e4f93733fb/Wolf-Portrait-Yellowstone.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Portrait taken from a vehicle in a pullout. Yellowstone’e gray wolves, roaming across Park boundaries, are being caught in hunter’s crosshairs. Image: NPS / Jacob W. Frank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645475101198-AI18AP0ONT9XTY4R7GDY/Jorn+-+January+2019+%28large%29+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven Wildlife photographer, Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645475086463-BAO6LJBKEG13H82H9TMB/*+20.03+Roberta+San+Juan++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Roberta Kravette Editor, Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/39ca2f53-5d81-4d05-9887-c81d50997a00/Wolf-moving-through-snow.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Life is not easy for wolves in wild. Even in the rarified atmosphere of Yellowstone National Park their average life expectancy is less than five years. Image: NPS / Jacob W. Frank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/88317be3-0335-43a9-bb50-b1f387b422bb/Yel.+.png Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Yellowstone’s Superintendent Sholly pleaded with Montana’s Gov. Gianforte to stop the killing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/86102392-9e5e-4d62-8eed-5a27ee8516d5/Gov.Mont.Greg.Gianforte.jpeg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Montana’s Gov. Gianforte was caught illegally trapping a collared grey wolf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1e6362f9-947f-4cb0-8fb7-428e830cae43/610_lobo_wolf-wars.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Greed and myth encouraged by government bounties exterminated the grey wolf in much of its former range. Image thanks to the Arizona Historical Society via PBS Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6800b0ca-c886-4974-a76d-8cdc66219080/wolf_range_2011.png Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Grey wolf range in the US, historic and current. Map thanks to the National Park Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/7b81bb81-83d7-4cbe-9b0d-d21368a00aec/4e7cad96-e17d-4b57-967b-ee1c2f7daa78Original+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out A wolf chases magpies and ravens from an elk carcass near Soda Butte; Jim Peaco Many other animals and birds benefit from these accomplished hunters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/33ca7c08-96cf-4dc4-a714-cca81e55f244/Wolf-Restoration15030_wolftruckarch.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Wolves arrived in Yellowstone National Park via truck on January 12, 1995. Image from the NPS Since their arrival, the crowds of wolf watcher have never stopped growing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/0184dcf2-4b04-4e6a-960f-979c6ff1e021/8f04ff81-97f4-4cc8-9b4a-ef04846465c0Original+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out On the shore of Yellowstone Lake. Image: NPS/Neal Herbert As soon as their protected status was lifted, four states reinstated wolf hunts, three are on Yellowstone’s borders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ad7437f0-7a73-4c0d-8d50-64bb6734df21/Wolf-in-road-near-Artists-Paint-pots.jpeg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Wolf crosses the road near Artist Painter’s Pots. Image: NPS / Jacob W. Frank How far will he and others wander? Hopefully not across the Yellowstone boundary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645562187250-SENXXLB5UR1H93C88V1K/Screen+Shot+2022-02-22+at+3.30.44+PM.png Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - States bordering Yellowstone all have aggressive wolf hunting seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645562222361-QR9RN3DAN22USPZCRGFY/Screen+Shot+2022-02-21+at+8.49.14+PM.png Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Wolves do not recognize Park borders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3ba2335c-f231-4346-a394-fe5fffaa3633/Jim+Peaco.+Wolf+in+Lamar+Valley+F72BA24B-1DD8-B71B-0B4EFCACA60EA545Original+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Is it possible that wolves born in Yellowstone are more vulnerable to hunters because they have the erroneous idea that if they do no harm to the people watching, the people watching will do no harm to them? Image: Jim Peaco. Wolf in the Lamar Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ae86164f-6d14-4764-800c-3907c610c88c/wta_1603_2020-Wolf-RS-1st-night-out+2.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out A satisfied client of "family-owned and run outfitter" in Montana offering a "great opportunity to harvest a coveted trophy wolf in the lower 48! Availability is limited; give us a call today." Well, yes, the "availability" is certainly not sustainable. Hunter’s face blocked and image source (the outfitter's website) not included to protect the "family" who advertises a cost "from $4125.00" for this pleasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/43df7bb5-ad17-4529-a971-494d358b6dcf/84266139_23844265413280671_4278529820503048192_n.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out According to The Ultimate Predator, (Jan 2020) the Idaho Fish and Game slaughtered 200 elk in a behavior modification study with the University of Idaho. Hunters “harvested” another 22,776 elk plus 24,809 mule deer and 24, 849 white tail deer. Still the 2020 elk population is over management objectives. Image: The Ultimate Predator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1c2b8eb1-462b-4d1b-b9f1-91c311bb6b9f/wolfplan2-1024x654.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out As part of their wolf management plan, Bad River Tribe workers install deterrents like flags, lights and noisemakers that have kept predators apart from farms in UW–Madison research. Courtesy of Abi Fergus via W News (University of Wisconsin) Similar strategies, as well as others, have been successful against cheetah, lions, and elephants in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/be4ee020-d016-4d52-bfe7-e20dc12b0c7a/5c8c12296a77f.image.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out A collared Yellowstone wolf. Photo by Arthur Middleton, University of Wyoming, U.S. Geological Survey from The Western Livestock Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645480760621-XQKJPYE496QYKDG4HK4Y/KSWBBQH65VHYJEQYK73UGLJZQE.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645480791358-S42BYAX8K7XPPY1CKZ3A/official-headshot-secretary-deb-haaland.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Interior Secretary Deb Haaland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1645499766096-VU5GCIMBONHP7WUFFHHN/Doug+Smith.+The+Gibbon+Pack+55CF95E-155D-451F-67367A1B1AB8D776Original+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - The Gibbon Pack pauses in the snow. Image: NPS / Doug Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/079e16b4-46a2-4a96-a8ef-79c2ad2df285/WOlf+6+waiting+for+release.Jim+Peaco++F75DD588-1DD8-B71B-0B6D9E7A15A356FBOriginal+copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Original Yellowstone wolf #7 in shipping container in Rose Creek pen looks out at his new home. Image: NPS. Jim Peaco; January 12, 1995; https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e79ebadd-b0b9-4a04-990f-0e7bbe3e153e/From+the+Yellowstone+Wolf+Project+.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out When wolves reach adulthood many will disperse from their natal pack looking for a mate and may cross the Yellowstone border, when they do protection from hunting ceases. NPS /Jim Peaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/ac5f341b-fb89-4823-b066-b8580cf1d433/Grizzly-bear-and-wolf-yellowstone.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out A wolf from the Leopold Pack trails a grizzly bear. Image: Doug Smith. Montana and Wyoming are moving to remove protection and reinstate legal hunting for grizzly bear, too. Will we stand and say, “No” to the killing? Thankfully, there are voices speaking up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/67a67ec3-9c34-4f7d-a21d-304581e572b2/Alpha+712+canyon+Pack+in+Lower+Geyser+Basin+jim+Peaco++copy.jpg Journal - Why Are We Killing (Yellowstone’s) Wolves? - Make it stand out Alpha male from the Canyon Pack in Lower Geyser Basin. Image. NPS/Jim Peaco https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/searching-for-wildflowers-the-secret-treasure-in-yellowstone-and-the-grand-tetons monthly 0.5 2022-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/2f9044e3-bfa6-48a8-a03c-056747ed1e20/JL.Mtn.Mules.ears++yellow+flowerP6121162+copy.jpeg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Magnificent Grand Teton mountains make a stunning backdrop for (possibly) Mule’s Ears blowing in the wind. Image: ©Jovial Lewis ✍︎ Wildflowers can be notoriously difficult to identify, but that makes the quest all the more interesting. Think you may be able to identify this beauty? Tell us in the comments section below. Thank you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/62588442-3236-477d-ab31-684095d88e2d/Jovial-Lewis.jpeg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Author and photographer, Jovial Lewis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/740db7ba-70ff-4cee-bad6-eae109d2ae74/Steambank.Globemallow.+lliamma.rivularis.++copy+2.jpeg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out At Grand Teton National Park, Streamback Globemallow, or Mountain Hollyhock, (iliamna rivular) is one beautiful and delicate example why wildflowers are my passion. Image: ©Jovial Lewis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3a4ee03d-1bfd-47b4-8d89-5fb63e29cee1/Craters-0f.-the-Moon-National_Monument.JPG Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Bitterroot, (Lewisia rediviva) flowers peaking through the lava, a wonderful surprise at The Craters of the Moon National Monument. Image: ©Jovial Lewis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6b1db782-1026-441f-9a4c-c6495d025140/JL.+Wtrfl.P6072499-2+copy+2.JPG Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Dubbed, “The Niagara of the West” the falls at Idaho’s Shoshone Falls is actually bigger and well worth the stop. Image: ©Jovial Lewis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1643665482206-JDY1OFBWOB3U7QG4FMV8/P6062244+copy.jpg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - The Camas Prairie floods in spring creating an important avian resting and breeding area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1643229413881-SSMR298G0QVUKCYWO88E/JL.+Camas+Lily+jpg.jpg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Lovely Camas Lily (Camas camassia leichtlinii) gives CPCM it's name https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/17196393-b07d-495c-97a9-8650c447f0b0/JL.Cowparsnip.Cowparsnip+Heracleum+maximum+at+Oxbow+bend++GTNP+2017.jpg Journal - Searching for Wildflowers, the Secret Treasure in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Cowparsnip, or Indian celery, or (Heracleum maximum) at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park. They are only found in North America. 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NATIVE AMERICANS LIVING AROUNG THE EVERGLADES CALLED IT PAHAYOKEE (PAH-HIGH-OH-GEH) MEANING, ‘GRASSY WATERS.’ IMAGE: NPS THANKS TO BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1579606442674-UIR011HYSHP97SW0JT6C/Les-Medley-Editor-Destinationwildlife.jpg Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special DESTINATION: WILDLIFE EDITOR, LES MEDLEY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575485751794-4IPNE72NVF8XPA7BC7FB/EVERGLADES-NATIONAL-PARK-AERIAL-VIEW.jpg Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special THERE ARE NO OTHER EVERGLADES IN THE WORLD. … THE MIRACLE OF LIGHT POURS OVER THE SAWGRASS AND THE WATER, SHINING AND SLOW MOVING BELOW… IT IS A RIVER OF GRASS. MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS FROM THE EVERGLADES: RIVER OF GRASS. IMAGE: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THANKS TO EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK FACEBOOK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575475497583-ZIADNKRR5L874VZU551C/Alligator-Big-Cypress-National-Preserve-Everglades-Florida.JPG Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special WE KNEW WE HAD ARRIVED IN THE EVERGLADES WHEN WE SAW OUR FIRST ALLIGATOR. BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE. IMAGE: ©LES MEDLEY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575498536102-OHP9SFYX9KBQCUX7F6U9/Exploring+Floria+EvergladesMap.gif Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special THE EVERGLADES IS A RIVER. MAP: THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575311916898-BADQ8U4HAHQR42Q4JKMS/EVERGLADES-CITY-SUNSET-FLORIDA-PHOTOGRAPHY-R-KRAVETTE.JPG Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special Everglades SUNSET. 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STAY WELL BACK FROM MANATEES. TURN OFF YOUR ENGINE AND LET THE CURIOUS MAMMALS COME TO YOU. Image: MY FWC FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575501399343-H7JSW95LK25G1HHZ3BXW/AMERICAN-CROCODILE-TEN-THOUSAND-ISLAND-NATIONAL-WILDLIFE-REFUGE.jpg Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special AN AMERICAN CROCODILE IN THE 10,000 ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESERVE. FOUND MOSTLY IN SALT OR BRACKISH WATER, THEY ARE ESSENTIALLY LIVING DINOSAURS. IN THE UNITED STATES, THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES IS THE ONLY PLACE TO SEE THEM IN THE WILD. IMAGE: MARK DANAHER, USFWS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575502652202-TT5P3IXPGXNSZ1Y26ZVP/EVERGLADES-NATIONAL-PARK-MARJORY-STONEHAM-DOUGLAS-WILDERNESS.jpg Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special THE MARJORIE STONEHAM WILDERNESS AREA IS NTHE LARGEST SECTION OF THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. IT IS VITAL FOR FLORIDA’S WATER SUPPLY, A NATURAL DEFENSE AGAINST TROPICAL STORMS, AND IS A KEY NURSING GROUND FOR NUMEROUS AQUATIC AND BIRD SPECIES. AS WLL AS BEING CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT. THANKS TO THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK FACEBOOK PAGE FOR IMAGE AND INFORMATION. IMAGE: DENISE DIAZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1575467208832-36G9TTK8NA07SVFRTMS9/Turtle-hatchling-Everglades-Florida.jpg Journal - 55 Reasons Why the Florida Everglades are Special TURTLE HATCHLING IN EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. NUMEROUS SPECIES OF TURTLES POPULATE THE WATERS OF THE EVERGLADES, INCLUDING SEA TURTLES LIKE THE ATLANTIC LEATHERBACK AND HAWKSBILL, AND THE FLORIDA SOFTSHELL, FLORIDA SNAPPING TURTLE, FLORIDA CHICKEN TURTLE, AND STRIPED MUD TURTLE, PENINSULA COOTER AND THE LOWLY STINKPOT. IF YOU WERE WONDERING ABOUT THE STINKPOT, IT GETS IT’S NAME FROM THE PARTICULAR SKUNK-LIKE SCENT IT GIVES OUT WHEN AGITATED OR THREATENED. 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Because of human interference, this “Queen of the Tetons” is teaching her cubs skills that will lead to euthanasia. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e6c85790-a43a-4f4a-9b37-c0f0d45f1f86/Jorn+-+January+2019+%28large%29+copy.jpg Journal - An Uncertain Future for the Grand Teton's Grizzlies - Make it stand out Author, wildlife photographer, Team member, Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/e399797d-71e0-4981-a31b-0f4233152948/Scott-Kosiba-Executive-Director-Friends-Bridger-Teton.png Journal - An Uncertain Future for the Grand Teton's Grizzlies - Make it stand out We reached out to Scott Kosiba, the Execute Director of the non-profit Friends of Bridger-Teton, for an insight into Felicia's situation and to learn about the plans for her and other grizzlies' future. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1635284563926-BOZIUIER5O54IOUZ4T1U/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-moose-baby-photography.jpeg Journal - The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out 6. When are moose calves born? Cow moose have an 8-month gestation period. Typically, one calf is born, although twins are possible if food is plentiful. Calves stay with their mom on average for 18 months. The mom chases away the young adult when she goes into estrus again. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1635289117399-QYFVB4ZY0EWZNHD8NMHQ/Jorn_Vangoidtsenhoven_bull_moose_rut.jpg Journal - The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons - Make it stand out Moose is the only member of the deer family with open-hand shaped antlers; all others have twig-like antlers. The points along the outer edge of the antlers are called 'tines.' Image Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1635280698755-DC54S4WRDB9RGKLICNK6/JV.Moose_bull_007+-+Flehmen+response.jpg Journal - The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons - Moose discern scent by lip curling called the "Flehmen Response" ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1635280687504-S9D4FLVKGNNXF88CIWC1/JV.moose_bull_211+Fel..jpg Journal - The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons - ...exposing a lack of upper teeth! 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Walking back to my car and turned in time. Deer had entered the water. I waited for the appropriate moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1626294082792-V9WLD28OIBQM2XOLN9QY/LB+Bird+Chaos.jpg Journal - When Pandemic Shut the World, This Photographer Found a New Universe - Bird Chaos! Sitting on a pier, I noticed a flock of cormorants, in a line, coming towards a Snowy and Great Egret. I waited and watched the scene unfold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1626294075695-4OAOYXZXNDJW09BV4TA1/LB.+Oystercatcher.jpg Journal - When Pandemic Shut the World, This Photographer Found a New Universe - American Oyster Catcher Under the Ponquogue Bridge. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1625082907573-5SJPCSXEO1GIUTB2QN5P/JVtetons_11+copy.jpg Journal - Felicia, a Young Grizzly Bear Mom in Trouble - Make it stand out The Grand Teton mountains, perfect habitat for grizzly bears, but females with cubs find that being a little closer to humans keeps amorous males away from vulnerable cubs. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1625342984741-PN7NL4VCMQVYAI32F27G/13.+xgrizzly_091_felicia_and_cubs.jpg Journal - Felicia, a Young Grizzly Bear Mom in Trouble - Make it stand out Felicia’s 2021 Coys (cubs of the year) get their first experience with snow. Image: @Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1625087282201-8YFYYCVZOF10LFQFBNVI/xGrizzly215.jpg Journal - Felicia, a Young Grizzly Bear Mom in Trouble - Make it stand out Felicia’s goal is to protect her cub, humans can help by using common sense: Keep your distance, do not feed or leave food to be found. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1625143543046-P0N9HY88MB5DJVFQX15M/grizzly_085_felicia_and_cubs.jpg Journal - Felicia, a Young Grizzly Bear Mom in Trouble - Make it stand out In order to keep these bears - and all wildlife - safe, we need to give them space to live. Wildlife is, and needs to be, wild. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1622049875327-USO2DAVA63YEW9IWDMSN/horse_meat.jpg Journal - Wild Horses on Public Land - An Iconic Image but a Troubled History - Make it stand out Lang’s manufactured by Kal Kan, trademarked in 1963. In 2021. Horse meat is still used today for pet, although not as overtly advertised. Image thanks to River Front Times, from Horse Meat is on the Menu? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1622056074843-LQ0O6I0J03CP9JPIG46J/Competition-between-wild-stallions-is-fierce-McCullough-Peaks-Wyoming.jpg Journal - Wild Horses on Public Land - An Iconic Image but a Troubled History - Make it stand out Competition between wild stallions (the adult males) gets rough. These two are fighting it out at the McCullough Wild Horse Management Area in Wyoming. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven The Salt River Wild Horse Management Area, Tonto national Forest, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1622055305083-ROEQHSV0HBI0L4H3V7K6/McCullough-Peaks-Wild-Horse-management-Area-horses-drinking.jpg Journal - Wild Horses on Public Land - An Iconic Image but a Troubled History - Make it stand out Advocacy groups, formed by concerned citizens and staffed mostly by dedicated volunteers, work to help the Bureau of Land Management provide for the needs of the wild horses like these at the Sand Wash Basin Wild Horse Management Area in Colorado. 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IMAGE: ©JORN VANGOIDTSENHOVEN FROM MY SEARCH FOR THE BEST PLACES TO FIND GRIZZLY BEARS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1562182132014-KC3Y52XO6JERUYBMBRBY/porcupine-in-hemlock-tree-GRAND-TETON-national-park-Jim-Fennessy.jpg Journal - Four for the 4th! Celebrating National Parks We Love THE GRAND TETONS ARE HOME TO MANY ICONIC SPECIES, LIKE BISON, PRONGHORN ANTELOPE, AND BLACK AND GRIZZLY BEAR, BUT SOMETIMES IT IS THE SMALLER INHABITANTS THAT FASCINATE, LIKE THIS PORCUPINE IN A HEMLOCK TREE. IMAGE: ©JIM FENNESSY FROM MY 7 DAYS PHOTOGRAPHING AMERICA’S MOST MAJESTIC PARKS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1562184913074-NX52UH2DM4PXFX4RJWBL/Florida_Panther_Release_Big_Cypress_National_Preserve.jpg Journal - Four for the 4th! Celebrating National Parks We Love BIG CYPRUS NATIONAL PARK ONE OF THE LAST PLACES ON EARTH TO FIND THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER. IMAGE THANKS TO BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE. FROM THE AMAZING WILDLIFE OF EVERGLADES CITY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1595897951979-IUOVX4KBPFTCFQX4PFLX/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - Four for the 4th! Celebrating National Parks We Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1619792067413-XDJSBS0ATI4L67NBNPHC/121625068_4569519573121317_4509091393553207570_n.jpg Journal - Four for the 4th! Celebrating National Parks We Love BIG CYPRUS NATIONAL PRESERVE IS A FABULOUS PLACE FOR BIRDWATCHING WITH 200 PLUS SPECIES OF WADERS, SONGBIRDS, RAPTORS AND OTHERS CALLING IT HOME. IMAGE: THANKS TO BIG CYPRUS NATIONAL PRESERVE FROM: THE AMAZING WILDLIFE OF EVERGLADES CITY. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/best-tips-and-places-to-photograph-american-wild-horses monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1617050493306-ORODL6KG6ET5R459IP3P/Sand-Wash-Basin-Wild-Horse-and-Foal.jpg Journal - Best Tips and Places to Photograph American Wild Horses A mother and her foal in Colorado’s Sand Wash Basin, one of my top three destinations for photographing wild horses in the American west. 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Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1617118662027-YOUBKGCWSTSALVIZSAWA/Wild-Mustangs-Salt-River-Tonto-National-Forest-Arizona.jpg Journal - Best Tips and Places to Photograph American Wild Horses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1617053518170-9TFYYT2SFKQ8EPAHUGLA/Affection-Beween-Wild-Horses-McCullough-Peaks-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven.jpg Journal - Best Tips and Places to Photograph American Wild Horses Patience, stillness and quiet pay off when you witness moments of comfort and seeming affection between wild horse family members. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1617053176808-OP617002RG0QOWGCC3F0/Rivalry-Wild-Mustangs-Salt-River-Arizona-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven.jpg Journal - Best Tips and Places to Photograph American Wild Horses Knowledge of behavior patterns, light and lens can all come together at the crucial moment - but it takes preparation. Salt River, Arizona Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1617116998205-NUWEOLQS9BY7FBM7GH83/Wild-Mustang-McClullough-Peaks-Wyoming-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven.jpg Journal - Best Tips and Places to Photograph American Wild Horses This stallion’s face and neck bear witness to recent rivalry. Wild horse faces many challenges to their survival, including competing males. 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Buy a Book Smeagull is the official Wildlife Guide at Stewart.B.McKinney National Wildlife Refuge https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/searching-for-the-ancient-heart-of-the-modern-mongolia monthly 0.5 2021-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616526911759-ZS3PIO2O8ZLCFP1MCI2D/Eagle-Hunter-Mongolia-Larry-Blau.jpeg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia An Eagle Hunter with his eagle. A hunter and his eagle form a special unique bond. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615992869102-KGMIBS190NMK2CUQ6JY5/Larry-Blau-and-Meerkat-in-Africa.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia Photographer and contributor, Larry Blau met his friend in Africa. Image: Andy Williams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615995842631-Z5B22CTQ2A7EBNWZF50F/mongolia-map-nations-online-project.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia There are few if any direct flights from the west; Beijing, China is the most usual start point into Ulaanbaatar. Map thanks to the Nations Online Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615993791700-00Z79ZF2MV6BT2L0AI07/Monastery-Mongolia-Larry-Blau-Photography.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia In the capital city of Ulaannbaatar, I visited Gandantegchinlen (Gandan) monastary. Two young buddhist monks were kind enough to sit for a pose. 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Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616532817274-NNEHYLVFPFJ7X1J1VE14/xLB%2BVillage%2BGobi%2Bcopy.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia Modern meets traditional in this small village we passed later, in the Gobi Desert. The round “gers” are made of a collapsable wood mesh frame covered by fabric, straight poles connected to a circular “crown” form the roof. Brightly colored fabrics, felt, fur, or carpets cover the inside walls and floor. Gers are warm, secure in wind, easily transportable, and perfect for traditional nomadic life. The word “ger” means household in Mongolian. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616527308176-A26PYUFTNBVTAXVWJOXV/xxLB.+Eagles+copy+2.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616520098900-CFZ1QR1GUMDNNW2JZ6GW/%236.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia Eagle hunter Rys Nurgaiv and myself, Larry Blau, with the Altai Mountains in the background. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615997535728-3PH47L92RITR0F86M7Y9/%232.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia - Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Champion and UC Stanford medical student It is rare for a woman to become an Eagle Huntress. This is Aisholpan Nurgaiv, star of the documentary "The Eagle Huntress" galloping towards me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615997568284-7H69E4XM6QB3C107NBKR/%235.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia - Rys Nurgaiv, father and trainer of Aisholpan One of the most graceful men I have ever photographed was Rys Nurgaiv, father and trainer of Aisholpan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616533113092-JMD6XGNW4CN73PWQ0YJL/traditional-Gobi-desert-transportation.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia Catching the sun setting on the dunes as the camel herders trekked across wearing their traditional clothing. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616522620181-T2WIORH86548IS96BZW0/The-family-patriarch-on-his-camel-Mongolia.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia The family patriarch galloping across the dunes as the sun was going down. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616533198318-GI21VC9T45FULEVM2HA9/%238.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia - Scratching an itch. Note the "brand" on the camel's hump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616533210908-57ZA5L6S0A9WONSB0Z7P/xLB.+Camels+Walking.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia - Driving down a valley somewhere in the Gobi, we spotted this line of camels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615998073962-5CRM219SPM8GZ8ZEFFDJ/The+family-patriarch-arrives-home-Mongolia.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia The parents of a camel herder family I spent five days and nights with posing on their camels. Image: ©Larry Blau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616522750849-UZRL9L4C3SB4YCGUSA0B/eagle-hunter-with-his-eagle-in-ger-in-Mongolia+.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia During the Eagle Hunters festival. A man and his eagle relax inside a ger. 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Horsemen and Hunters will compete during the Annual Eagle Hunters festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616523081129-TM9NB9JPYS8SN788WY51/LB.+Costumes_.jpg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia - Mongolian models in old style Mongolian clothing Near the Ghengis Kahn shrine outside of Ulaanbaatar - we asked two Mongolian models to dress up in old style Mongolian clothing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1615855042657-1R2IJFZ14M5ZPP2O5MZM/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1616617747835-7FJW9MW3MHO41W9BDJU5/cover_2.jpeg Journal - Searching For the Ancient Heart of the Modern Mongolia Larry Blau takes you around the world with his photography. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/photographing-jaguars-in-the-pantanal monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614806312586-NHA2TLLP8BGSK49RGOIA/Jaguar-Watching-Nancy-Langer.-photographyjpeg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal I traveled to the Pantanal to see and photograph jaguars in the wild. The trip was everything I’d hoped for and more! Image: ©Nancy Langer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614553330765-2N3HO3DHGSXJL3DMQDX3/Nancy-langer-in-mask.jpg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal Nancy Langer, Self described nature lover, armchair adventurer and avid photographer. She is also Co-chair of the NYC Sierra Photography Club. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614553145019-MLNRLUYX64H4BDF60S82/Screen+Shot+2021-02-28+at+5.55.12+PM.jpeg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal - The Pantanal. Image by NASA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614553173827-OW1YT575GCXSUONEUBBM/xxx%239+copy+2.jpeg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal - Mayan jaguar gods at Chichén Itzá on Mexico's Yucatán peninsula Image: ©Nancy Langer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614461216520-HP5FIMXNC5SE5FFPLB2I/51298887_2013289982090541_9030637569880096768_o.jpeg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal - Leopard, Botswana, Africa Courtesy of ©Anette Mossbacher African Leopard, Anette Mossbacher, wildlife photographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1614462772324-2GSG6OQYGX7939ZE1JD8/%25235.jpg Journal - Photographing Jaguars in the Pantanal - Jaguar, the western hemisphere's biggest cat. 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Enjoy it quickly, it may disappear faster than you can say, “who’s that?” Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1609949852981-J700XVJZD46UB6YVYDPT/MC.+Sunbird.purple.banded.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! - Purple-banded Sunbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1609952560633-DCSPU2DQW7I4VRQY32SY/Eastern+Nicator.+Kruger+National+Park.+South+Africa.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! - Eastern Nicator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1609956591915-2V7FA6ZKKAICCD9D10UR/Giant+Kingfisher.+Kruger+National+Park.+South+Africa.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! - Giant Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1609958743145-LVQRLD3RGS7HUDPEJJKB/*+%E2%9C%93MC+Robin-Chat+Chorister+Wilderness.+02+copy+3.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! - Chorister Robin-Chat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610032698486-J5FJ0WWVXBM018J2EOOV/Rene-Rossouw-Woodland-Kingfisher-Birding-Lowveld.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! The Woodland Kingfisher is more excited by large insects, arthropods, snakes, or frogs rather than fish. Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610051962200-16ZKSWWOG5UGQND0NMMU/Rene-Rossouw-Sunset-at-Kruger.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! After a day of birding, the Lowveld rewards you. Sunset at Kruger National Park. Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610035327799-49RW5NSI3AXG9SKGBPFJ/Pels-Fishing-Owl-Marc-Cronje-Birding-the-Lowveld-South-Africa.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Pel’s Fishing owl, a large, nocturnal owl, vocal mostly on moonlit nights - and one of Marc’s favorite birds. Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610037868747-0NSWC1JNZ3KWN9EZN7MY/Birding-is-a-multigenerational-sport.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Birding, the perfect pandemic “bubble” activity; Outdoors, strenuous - or easy - as you make it and great for multi-generational family groups. A guide ensures that even the first-timer will have success. Image: ©Rene Rossouw That’s Marc, second from right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610044213941-FBLOHD9P1CWZOTFQ91TP/Marc-Cronje-and-Birding-Guests-At-Nelspruit-Botanical-Gardens-South-Africa.jpeg. Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Says Marc, ”I have been leading tours across Southern Africa for seven years; it has taught me patience and how to work with different personalities and cultures.” Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610045861048-W5HH5AT66Y80DLUYTOM2/Marc-Cronje-and-Birding-Guests-in-South-Africas-Lowveld.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Says Marc: I always appreciate a good laugh. I believe a laugh a day keeps the Doctor away. Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610048574059-EK0GJ0VQPYT21N9BF6JN/African-Barred-Owlet-South-Africa-Birding-Marc-Cronje.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! The African Barred Owl population is decreasing, and it is uncommon in most of its range. This guy seems surprised at being found. Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1609950429270-MQHTPA79FDGKUDBIQ7AJ/Bush-Blackcap-Kaapsehoop-South-Africa.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! The Bush Blackcap, one of South Africa’s endemic species, a good place to find this rare bird is Kaapsehoop. Image: ©Marc Cronje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610049498301-X503T72UYCTE5DPQ6DVK/Rene-Rossouw-Giraffes-in-Lowveld-Region-South-Africa.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Giraffes and other wildlife are part of the day’s birding adventure in South Africa’s Lowveld. Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610046403171-6U8KC4KBOF52EBSVP5ZG/1RR.Peddlers+Interest+17715418_10157780210234858_566966075655751523_n.jpg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! Marc guides his guests to their first sighting of Knesya Turaco in Peddler’s Bush. Image: ©Rene Rossouw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1610053522107-T6FOM38R90SPTCEURC13/Sunset-On-The-Lowveld-South-Africa.jpeg Journal - What is the Lowveld? South Africa’s Best Kept Birding Secret, Revealed! https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/how-the-aftermath-of-an-owl-invasion-became-project-snowstorm monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608647550393-IDAPAIYQZCW5SGDS9D4V/Snowy-Owl-with-transmitter-wildlife-photography-Alan-Richard.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm Since 2013, Project SNOWstorm has been using cutting-edge technology, like solar-powered GPS/GSM transmitters, to study the winter ecology of snowy owls like this one, called Amishtown, in Pennsylvania. Image thanks to ©Alan Richard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608651442808-AVD4P1WRMH8JAYP4GB6R/Scott-Weidensaul-and-snowy-owl-wildlife-photography-Beth-Sanders.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm Scott Weidensaul, Naturalist, author, and one of Project SNOWstorm’s co-founders. 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It is fascinating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608650705546-OK6OR7R7P576E0OYGFSW/Snowy-owl-named-Baltimore-release-wildlife-photography-Chris-Hudson.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm Captured at a metropolitan airport where it was in serious danger, this freshly tagged male snowy owl is about to be released on the Maryland coast, part of a study on determining best practices for such relocations. Image thanks to ©Chris Hudson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608655602211-Y6E5AQGT0BLILO5Y19LQ/20.+J.F.+Therrien+tagging+fledgling.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm - Alaska: Jean-Francoise Therrien with fledgling Jean-François Therrien, a SNOWstorm team member from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, fits a snowy owl fledgling in Alaska with a small satellite transmitter. (©J.F. 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Thanks to ©Project SNOWstorm and Google Earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608652133406-2R06S0CY2S6644P00EQC/6.+Baltimore+with+transmitter+%28%C2%A9Jim+Verhagen%29+copy.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm - "Baltmore" on a rabbit kill in NJ. Image: ©Jim Verhagen "Baltimore," a young male originally captured at a small airport in that city, sits on a rabbit it killed along the New Jersey coast the previous night. Project SNOWstorm researchers tracked this owl for more than four winters. (©Jim Verhagen) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608651905014-LD94J0C3ROL3KE8JRCLN/3.+Snowy+Owl+%28Alan+Richard.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm - North America's most powerful owl. Image ©Alan Richard In terms of body size and strength, the snowy owl is the most powerful owl in North America, with large females weighing up to 6.5 pounds. Image thanks to ©Alan Richard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608653838600-P5ITPDM3PMHVVE1CVOMC/Norman-Smith-releasing-Duxbury-wildlife-photography-Raymond-MacDonald.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm Norman Smith, a SNOWstorm co-founder, has been studying snowy owls in Massachusetts since 1981, and has removed thousands of snowy owls from Logan Airport in Boston. Here he is releasing “Duxbury.” Image thanks to ©Raymond MacDonald https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608656792174-QOGAKH9S7GN9QZ1HJH1J/Snowy-owl-Sinepuxent-with-Steve-and-Rowan-Huy.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm Project SNOWstorm co-founder Steve Huy and his daughter Rowan take measurements on a snowy owl (Sinepuxent) that they trapped for tagging on the Maryland coast. 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From left, Dr. Cindy Driscoll of Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, Dr. Sherrill Davison and Dr. Erica Miller of University of Pennsylvania, handle necropsies and laboratory analysis of hundreds of salvaged snowy owls that were killed by vehicles, planes or other mishaps. Image thanks to ©University of Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1608650367401-LHTLJ6P21J28T83TBNKY/Snowy-owl-Necropsy-at-University-of-Pennsylvania.jpg Journal - How the Aftermath of an Owl Invasion Became a SNOWstorm By necropsying hundreds of snowy owls found dead, Project SNOWstorm's veterinary team has dramatically increased our understanding of how environmental toxins and other dangers impact this species. 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JUST NORTH OF KATMAI IS THE REMOTE MCNEIL RIVER STATE GAME SANCTUARY USES A LOTTERY TO RESTRICT BEAR ENTHUSIASTS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588610657425-KJ9J7V79LKE7LI2B01R3/SCOTT-STONE-WILDLIFE-PHOTGRAPHY-KODIAK-ALASKA.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears SAYS SCOTT: I WENT ON A COUPLE OF BEAR VIEWS … (TO KODIAK ISLAND) AND WAS HOOKED, SINCE THEN I HAVE DEVOTED MY LIFE TO BEARS AND PHOTOGRAPHY. … IT’S THE MOST AMAZING THING I’LL GET TO DO IN MY LIFE AND I FEEL BLESSED. THANKS TO: SCOTT STONE PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588282438654-PW4QOLJR98GAJ5FZZO51/Jack-Uellendahl-Brown-Bear-mud-flats-LAke-Clark-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THIS BEAR WAS CAUGHT ON THE MUD FLATS ALONG LAKE CLARK. BUT BRING YOUR ZOOM LENS TO CONTROL WEIGHT, YOU WILL BE HIKING HERE. IMAGE: ©JACK UELLENDAHL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588282665392-UXVZKGFRHRVJLPIL36R5/Jack-Uellendahl-Horned-Puffin-LAke-Clark-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears SEABIRDS ABOUND AT LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK, INCLUDING HORNED PUFFINS. IMAGE: JACK UELLANDAHL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588283576704-5HG97I7TGIC3KO4CFZML/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Grizzly-Haines-Alaska-Chilkoot-river.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THE CHILKOOT RIVER AT HAINES ALASKA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS BROWN BEARS AND BALD EAGLES. IMAGE: ©JORN VANGOIDTSENHOVEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588637828182-LXGXVS2Z2OTEVCRXJS14/xSandra+Birdwell+-+Haines+04+.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears TIP FROM WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER, SANDRA BIRDWELL, A TELEPHOTO LENS IS A GOOD OPTION AS BEARS TEND TO STAY ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE RIVER. IMAGE: ©SANDRA BIRDWELL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588285098074-75Z4P9ILAM1TP7RAYVY7/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-brown-bear-Hyder-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears BEARS IN A GHOST TOWN? THAT CAN ONLY BE HYDER, ALASKA WHERE BEARS OUTNUMBER PEOPLE. IMAGE: ©JORN VANGOIDTSENHOVEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588284599504-HM9R4P1SUWN59T8ZCO5M/Jack-Uellendahl-Hyder-brown-bear-fishing.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THE PLATFORM BUILT BY THE FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ALONG A STRETCH OF FISH CREEK KEEPS VIEWERS SAFE AND BEARS UNBOTHERED. MAKES FOR GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY. IMAGE: ©JACK UELLENDAHL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588284914698-WHKCZV75ZF2AKLF0DBZ0/Deanna-Cagle-Hyder-brown-bear-Hyder-Alaska.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER, DEANNA CAGLE, FROM ARKSAS, A FREQUENT VISITOR TO HYDER, ALASKA, FINDS THE PLATFORM OFFERS GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. IMAGE: ©DEANNA CAGLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588292807784-6JKAN5FLL1G85UPSW3LE/Deanna-Cagle-Bella-Coola-coast-British-Columbia-Canada.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THE BELLA COOLA VALLEY, IN THE HEART OF THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, ANOTHER AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR BROWN BEAR WATCHING. IMAGE: ©DEANNA CAGLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588293178910-8UQU80D327DA9DXL7TRA/Antarko-River-British-Columbia-Canada-Deanna-Cagle.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO VIEW BEARS IS FROM A RAFT ON THE ATNARKO RIVER IN THE BELLA COOLA VALLEY. IMAGE: ©DEANNA CAGLE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588293517986-3PDY78NTJ2DP2H3FNBSN/Chrissie-Vitter-wildlife-photographer-Knight-Inlet.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears BEARS LOOKING FOR CLAMS ON THE RIVER BANK WAS JUST ONE OF THE WILDLIFE SPECIES NEW ZEALANDER, CHRISSIE VISSER SPOTTED ON ONE OF HER MULTIPLE TRIPS TO KNIGHT INLET. IMAGE: ©CHRISSIE VISSER, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588690721528-F1X3CHPF8HIUWBSS4HR6/Cassier-Cannery-Skeena-Watershed.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THE SKEENA RIVER, ONE OF THE LONGEST UN-DAMMED RIVERS LEFT ON EARTH. ITS BIODIVERSITY IS MATCHED ONLY BY ITS BEAUTY. IMAGE: THANKS TO CASSIER CANNERY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588695236583-LUZIB0TEPHKE21JYS0FT/STEVE-WILLIAMSON-KUTZ-GRIZZLY-SANCTUARY-BRITISH-COLUMBIA.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears TWO YOUNG MALE GRIZZLY BEARS IN EARLY SPRING, STEVE SAYS, … AFTER SUCH A LONG REST, THEY CAN SEEM TO HAVE A LOT OF ENERGY TO BURN, AND WHEN YOUNGSTERS THAT KNOW EACH OTHER MEET UP AGAIN, THEY’LL OFTEN HAVE A WRESTLE AND A PLAY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588692015674-RMGZLK1X9PLHLIKTK75Q/Cassier-Cannery-British-Columbia-Canada.jpg Journal - The Best Places to See and Photograph Brown Bears THE SCENE FROM THE OLD CANNERY, PART OF IT HAS BEEN TURNED INTO (RESPONSIBLE TOURISM) LODGES FOR NATURE LOVERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARTISTS AND FOLKS JUST WANTING TO GET AWAY. 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WE WERE FAR MORE EXCITED TO SEE THESE NAPPING RHINO THAN THEY WERE TO SEE US AT MOSI-OA-TUNYA NATIONAL PARK IN ZAMBIA. 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IMAGE: ©JEFF DAUM, PHD., PPA AND IP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1587582186375-CS80N2V78OPPSFMUWWSA/JwDaum+%2818%29.jpg Journal - Close Up and Personal with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees WHEN WE TRAVEL WE SEEK OUT NEW CULTURES. IN UGANDA, THESE WOMAN FROM THE RIDE 4 WOMEN ORGANIZATION, PERFORMED TRADITIONAL DANCES FOR US. IMAGE: ©JEFF DAUM, PHD., PPA AND IP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1587582090146-ETOMIOGWR2PKQXEJ4KNF/JwDaum+%2821%29.jpg Journal - Close Up and Personal with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees BABY MOUNTAIN GORILLA SUCKING HIS THUMB. MOUNTAIN GORILLAS AND HUMANS SHARE 98% OF THE SAME DNA. IMAGE: ©JEFF DAUM, PHD., PPA AND IP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1587583260870-K8V8N4702HPOQRBXRLM5/JwDaum+%2830%29.jpg Journal - Close Up and Personal with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees THE RIGHT GEAR IS VITAL FOR A MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREK, AND SO ARE THE RIGHT GUIDES AND COMPANIONS.WE HAVE TRAVELED ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH THESE FRIENDS IMAGE: ©JEFF DAUM, PHD., PPA AND IP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1587583452735-8IFSOR59CG8AIORIJ32O/JEFF-DAUM-MOUNTAIN-GORILLA-BOTSWANA-WILDLIFE-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg Journal - Close Up and Personal with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees WAR, POACHING FOR BUSHMEAT AND “MEDICINE,” DEFORESTATION FROM CHARCOAL PRODUCTION AND MORE BROUGHT THEIR NUMBERS DOWN TO 680 IN 2008, TODAY THEY NUMBER OVER 1000 THANKS TO CONSERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM: ©JEFF DAUM, PHD., PPA AND IP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1587583688273-7OVZ64IG6R3KQ62OJ3GC/JwDaum+%2828%29.jpg Journal - Close Up and Personal with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees MOUNTAIN GORILLAS LOOK TOUGH - UNTIL THEY ARE NAPPING WITH LITTLE ONES CLIMBING ALL OVER THEM. 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IMAGE THANKS TO THE CLEAR VISION OF ©GUS VAN VLEIT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1570036800368-HUKHNC6N6X3SOCBNDNUD/Humpback-mouth-Mike-Smith-Photography-Alaska.jpg Journal - How to Find Whales with Tiny Bubbles and Brilliant Birds THE HUMPBACK WHALES MOUTH IS HUGE! NOTICE THE BALEEN PLATES, MADE OF KERATIN, SAME AS OUR FINGERNAILS. THESE PLATES STRAIN THE WATER OF PLANKTON, SMALL FISH AND KRILL SO THAT THE HUMPBACKS CAN FEED. IMAGE: ©MIKE SMITH Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1570030654690-WY88D6PQHZI86BZIA0GR/Humpback+whales+bubble-net+feeding+Mike+Smith+10295343_523495521090303_3312170689460256667_o.jpg Journal - How to Find Whales with Tiny Bubbles and Brilliant Birds THIS IMAGE IS COURTESY OF ©MIKE SMITH WHO HAS FAR GREATER PRESENCE OF MIND (AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERTISE) WHEN IT COMES TO THE AMAZING SIGHT OF HUMPBACK WHALES BUBBLE-NET FEEDING! 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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK PROTECTS THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT. HERE, IN THIS THE AMAZING DRY WILDERNESS YOU WILL FIND THE TERRAIN COMPOSED OF ROCK AND, SAND DOTTED WITH FISSURES, VOLCANOES, FAULTS, HOT SPRINGS, OLD MINES, AND A HUGE ARRAY OF CACTUS AND FLOWERING PLANTS AND, OF COURSE, WILDLIFE. Image: © Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567627408081-FP0NO09BXULIYQC7TNJY/Boquillas-Mexico-Big-Bend-National-Park-Texas-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-VangoPhotos.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? TAKE A RIDE ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE AT THE BOQUILLAS CROSSING PORT OF ENTRY. ENJOY LUNCH OR SHOP FOR CRAFTS IN MEXICO. Image: © Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567622967047-U895NEYSTQ4CZF88QTRB/Nutria-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-VangoPhotos-Big-Bend-National-Park-Texas.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? THE PONDS ARE TEEMING WITH BIRDS, SOME ONLY FOUND HERE, IN THE BOARDER COUNTRY BETWEEN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO, AND THEN THERE ARE THE NUTRIA. Image: © Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567632220618-WOAP83YBA4YV4ZTLVEK1/nutria-eating-Jorn+Vangoidtsenhoven-VangoPhotos-Big-Bend-National-Park-Texas.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? NUTRIA ARE SMALLER THAN BEAVERS AND HAVE A LONG SKINNY, NOT FLAT, TAIL. THEY EAT VEGETATION,INCLUDING THE ROOTS, NOT BARK. Image: © Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567635812641-MM5MF1ZY2EOAG6RHRL8P/Birdwatching-Big-Bend-national-Park-Great-Blue-heron-Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? THE NON-NATIVE NUTRIA HAS FEW NATURAL PREDATORS IN ITS ADOPED RANGE. 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What To Do With Nutria ? THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP OF THE NUTRIA RANGE, MATIVE TO SOUTHERN SOUTH AMERICA AND INTRODUCED A FEW DECADES AGO BY FUR TRADERS, THEY NOW THREATEN HABITAT ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567629104264-9CLAGOYV9ZS8NGOU0JUS/BARATARIA-TERREBONNE+NATIONAL+ESTUARY+PROGRAM-LOUISIANA.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? THE NON-NATIVE NUTRIA ADDS ANOTHER LAYER TO THE WORK OF THE BARATARIA-TERREBONNE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM CREATED TO HELP PRESERVE THE FASTEST DISAPPEARING LANDMASS ON EARTH. IMAGE: ©BARATARIA-TERREBONNE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1567641884351-C0XBP094SWD6VROSCR2D/RockyMountainElk-CharlesMRussel-WildlifeRefuge-Montana.jpg Journal - Adorable but Harmful. What To Do With Nutria ? - Slippery Ann's Amazing Bugling Elk. 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THIS IS THE CAPRIVI STRIP, NAMIBIA’S NARROW PAN HANDLE, A LUSH DELTA REPLETE WITH WILDLIFE AND BIRDS. IMAGE: ©MARC CRONJE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1564945894592-54QHWLCXPF62PI2JSN2A/Dune-Lark-birdwatching-Namibia-Marc-Cronje-wildlife-photography.jpg Journal - 10 Rare Birds Worth the Search in Surprising Namibia DUNE LARK. THIS UNASSUMING LITTLE BIRD IS ONE TOUGH CHARACTER WHOSE SURVIVAL IN THE NAMIB DESERT REQUIRED SOME UNUSUAL ADAPTATIONS. IMAGE: ©MARC CRONJE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1564675459448-EUV7K57X74B3B1HCNT7W/DUNE-LARK-RANGE-MAP-BIRDWATCHING-NAMIBIA.png Journal - 10 Rare Birds Worth the Search in Surprising Namibia RANGE OF THE DUNE LARK. 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The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. IN CALGARY, ALBERTA WILDLIFE IS CHERISHED, EVEN THE COYOTES WHO ARE CREDITED WITH KEEPING UNWANTED RODENTS UNDER CONTROL. IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559130658097-HLD1OGRW4X87UDB8IVT0/Derek-Foldeak-wildlife-photographer-Raven-Roche-Bartsch.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER, DEREK FOLDEAK, FROM CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA. IMAGE: ©RAVEN ROSCH-BARTSCH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559180129785-YX0AQ953HE8JW1APAWR6/Porcupine-Inglwood-Bird-Sanctuary-Derek-Foldeak-wildlife-photography.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO BRING YOUR CAMERA TO CALGARY. PORCUPINE IS ONE OF THE MANY MAMMALS THAT CALL INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY “HOME” IN ALL FOUR SEASONS. 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The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. - Beavers, trapped almost to extinction, now thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559612339264-8YNJGNUCU9FDTPXUBBGA/D.%2BJay%252C%2BBlue%2BCarburn%2BPark_0466%25282%2529.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. AUTUMN AT CARBURN PARK, BLUE JAY IS ONE OF THE SPECIES THAT MAKES ITS HOME HERE ALL YEAR. IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559602977961-THM9K44X8HTO1V75DXSU/Derek-Foldeak-American-White-Pelican-Carburn-Park-Calgary.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. THE AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN, ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST FLYING BIRDS WITH A WINGSPAN REACHING T0 3 METERS (9.8 FEET), IS A MIGRANT, ARRIVING IN LATE APRIL AND HEADING BACK TO THE FLORIDA AND MEXICO GULF COASTS IN SEPTEMBER. IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559607897261-W6H98ILHTSDX1VG4FBQ0/Derek-Foldeak-Killdeer-Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park-Calgary.jpeg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. GROUND NESTING KILLDEER USE THEATRICS TO PROTECT THEIR YOUNG. WHEN A PREDATOR NEARS THE NEST IT RUNS, NOT FLYS, DRAGGING ITS WING ON THE GROUND MIMICKING INCAPACITATED AND EASY PREY. AS THE PREDATOR CATCHES UP, THE KILLDEER FLYS OFF, LEAVING IT CONFUSED - AND FAR AWAY FROM THE NEST. IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559180324330-04R3IDRY2ZZ9RALOMNIW/Derek-Foldeak-wildlife-photography-great-horned-owlet-Fish-Creek.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. FISH CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK IS HOME TO RAPTORS GREAT, AND GROWING INTO GREAT, LIKE THIS GREAT HORNED OWLET WATCHING FROM A TREE STUMP. IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559606438528-77XQFNO86EDO31ZW39CT/map-of-the-park.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559607454783-PRVIXDZ1XIZZPBJLR8JW/Derek-Foldeak-Osprey-Fish-Creek-Provincial-Park-Vanad.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. PLENTY OF FRESH WATER AND FISH ALL THROUGH FISH CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK MAKE FOR GREAT OSPRY SIGHTINGS (AND PHOTO OPS.) IMAGE: ©DEREK FOLDEAK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559604333780-GQJWBS1FO2UDH48LWGMR/Derek-Foldeak-bald-eagle-Carburn-Park.jpg Journal - Exposed! The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. BALD EAGLES, NEARLY EXTINCT IN THE 1970’S, ARE BACK. COBURN PARK’S TALL TREES AND ABUNDANT FISH MAKE FOR PERFECT HABITAT. 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The Wild Heart of Vibrant Calgary. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/in-memorandum-jim-fowler monthly 0.5 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559744635796-IU401JN5FEOKGGB3X70Z/Jim+Fowler+60511783_10218764139964608_6943860780643123200_n.jpg Journal - In Memorandum, Jim Fowler JIM FOWLER, LONG-TIME HOST OF WILD KINGDOM AND AVID CONSERVATIONIST, DIED PEACEFULLY IN HIS SLEEP ON MAY 8, SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY: IMAGE: THANKS TO MARK FOWLER. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559746995451-1LF59KNQZ18UFHE7DWNE/Roberta_Kravette_Editor_DestinationWildlife_Bio.jpg Journal - In Memorandum, Jim Fowler ROBERTA KRAVETTE, EDITOR CONTACT ME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559744938012-BTRKHWCTPA1F2HIKY9IE/Jim+Fowler+and+Harpy+eagle+60104159_10218695609931400_152301327022555136_n.jpg Journal - In Memorandum, Jim Fowler IN 1955, THE 24-YEAR OLD JIM FOWLER TRAVELED TO BRITISH GUIANA (NOW KNOWN AS GUIANA) TO STUDY THE HARPY EAGLE, ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST RAPTORS. THIS IMAGE WAS TAKEN IN 1963 THE YEAR WILD KINGDOM PREMIERED. IMAGE: THANKS TO MARK FOWLER. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559744907278-B0M8MVBXD75QSXUU9A1V/MArk+and+Jim+Fowler+60211278_10218695607211332_118808115486392320_n.jpg Journal - In Memorandum, Jim Fowler JIM FOWLER, LOVINGLY NICK-NAMED, ‘JUNGLE JIM” WITH HIS SON MARK WHO PROUDLY CARRIES ON HIS DAD’S LEGACY AS TEACHER, INSPIRATION AND PROTECTOR OF THE WORLD’S WILDLIFE. IMAGE: THANKS TO MARK FOWLER. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559747895213-7W00PXLVE6M2D7Z5SC1J/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - In Memorandum, Jim Fowler https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/the-best-place-to-see-monarch-butterflies monthly 0.5 2020-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558561590535-LXOME3QXVW9R89ELV89C/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE MIGRATIONS ON THE PLANET? MONARCH BUTTERFLIES. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558548645543-0DYMQPXABUATUW7XW9TL/Jorn+-+January+2019+%28large%29.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies A REPORT FROM team Member, Jorn VAngoidtsenhoven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559004489464-IL83ZKLXVE3U5J6ZPVGS/XxJV+Migration+Texas+.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THIS IS A MONARCH BUTTERFLY. THE SPECIES IS IN PETITION TO THE U.S.FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO BE ADDED TO THE ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558551010925-C0B6ADX2GR795GRNB4OX/monarchwatch-map-1200x903.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THE SPRING MIGRATION (MARCH-JUNE) THIS FIGURE IS AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ROUTES TAKEN BY MONARCHS DURING THE SPRING MIGRATION. THE PATHWAYS ARE BASED ON TAG RECOVERIES AND OBSERVATIONS OF MIGRATING MONARCHS. THE CAPTION AND THIS TWO-WAY MAP WAS CREATED BY MONARCH WATCH WITH THE HELP OF NOTED GRAPHIC ARTIST, PAUL MIROCHA FROM TUSCON, ARIZONA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558557561398-IXAAC5TWPZNFTE6PVGV1/Vango-Photos-Queen-Butterfly--Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THESE QUEEN BUTTERFLIES ARE ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF BUTTERFLIES THAT LOOK VERY SIMILAR TO MONARCHS. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango PHOTOS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558557812025-NQY7CGW8ZZ742205YVWG/Vango-photos-monarch-butterfly-Migration-through-Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies A MONARCH LOOK-ALIKE, QUEEN BUTTERFLY FEEDING. FOLLOWING THEIR FOOD SOURCE IS ONE REASON WHY THE BUTTERFLIES MIGRATE, BUT CAN THEY SURVIVE SHRINKING HABITAT AND THE AFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE? Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558562383167-DBRSSVVRTMN9TOXKEDYO/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THE ROUND-TRIP MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION IS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL ENDEAVOR. IMAGE: Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558553866969-XHVDWJEJUEMLJE30DUJ7/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THE AIR IS THIN AND COLD AT ALTITUDES UP TO 12,000 FEET OR 3,600 METERS. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558562217573-2OFHQAHJRR2CUMXNFQNH/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies SO MANY MONARCH CLUSTER TOGETHER FOR WARMTH THAT THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK A TREE BRANCH. IMAGE: Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558554223674-ZCKD3YXZQ1YXXXT2DMPY/Equal-Exchange-Avocado-Farm.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies IN THE U.S, AVOCADO CONSUMPTION HAS EXPLODED FROM 2 POUNDS PER PERSON IN 2001 TO 7.5 POUNDS IN 2018. THE MONARCH HABITAT IS BEING DEFORESTED JUST AS QUICKLY TO SATISFY THE DEMAND. IMAGE: AN ORGANIC CONVERSATION https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558554544271-DIFKEHR7HRL4RSYV5T93/EE-Avocados.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THERE CAN BE A WAY TO HAVE OUR AVOCADO AND MONARCHS TOO. SOME FARMERS, LIKE THE ONES IN THE SMALL COOPERATIVE, PREGOR, IN MICHOACÅN ARE TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT THE BUTTERFLY HABITAT. LOOK FOR THE PRAGOR SEAL. IMAGE: AN ORGANIC CONVERSATION https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558555289748-7RY8U9IW60T50LU9FMYG/monarch-larva-milkweed.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies THE MILKWEED PLANT IS THE ONLY FOOD SOURCE FOR MONARCH LARVE. PHOTO CREDIT: RUSS OTTENS, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, BUGWOOD.ORG C/O ETOMOLOGY TODAY.ORG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558558095198-IDXJYBM3A407LLWVU9IT/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Migration-through-Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies QUEEN BUTTERFLIES LOOK VERY SIMILAR TO AND ARE OFTEN CONFUSED FOR MONARCHS. NOTE THE WHITE DETAILS ON THE ORANGE SECTION OF THE WINGS, THAT IS THE TIP THAT THIS LOVELY LOOK-ALIKE IS NOT A MONARCH BUTTERFLY. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558556285557-77WYXQPOYV3P807A6J7V/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Sierra-Chincua-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies MY WIFE, HANNAH, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SIERRA CHINCUA RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA MARIPOS MONARCA. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango PHOTOS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558621878250-ACSZ4FGUZFRAGQ46QWZZ/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary-flags-migratory-countries-of-the-monarchs.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies NATURE KNOWS NO POLITICS. THE FLAGS OF ALL THREE COUNTRIES THE MONARCHS DEPEND ON FOR THEIR SURVIVAL ARE PROUDLY DISPLAYED TOGETHER AT THE SANCTUARY ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558561269502-H1MOJAJ9WXITCE6QHH6P/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Migration-through-Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies BUTTERFLIES, INCLUDING THIS MONARCH LOOK-ALIKE, MAKE A REST STOP. Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558563288195-IKHKUVN407YSDBUJVUP9/Jorn-Vangoidtsenhoven-Vango-Photos-Migration-through-Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies A QUEEN BUTTERFLY. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango PHOTOS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558559068224-228BSGOQHJA5A9PTCOJW/Vango-Photos-See-Monarch-Butterflies-in-Texas.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies AMISTAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA IS MY FAVORITE PLACE TO SEE BUTTERFLIES IN TEXAS. THIS IS ALSO A MONARCH LOOK-ALIKE. SEE THE CHART BELOW. CAN YOU IDENTIFY IT? IMAGE: Image: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558555880077-J9LI4RBEJKAEUUNEJ87C/Vango-photos-Mexico-Butterfly-Sanctuary.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies HANNAH, MY WIFE, HIKING TO BUTTERFLY COLONIES. THE ALTITUDE SOON GOT TO ME, I WAS WISHING WE’D TAKEN THE HORSE OFFERED BY A GUIDE. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven, Vango PHOTOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559050190181-6W91NM5KLFKG9ZF6P00N/Butterflies-branded-credits-620x601.jpg Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies MONARCH BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION CHART FROM THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1558548371122-USRGUCVE4BNDU8ATX82W/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - The Best Place on Earth to See Monarch Butterflies https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/2017-3-17/warbler-migration monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1557532236077-VOF793UNX2TMANZYENQ2/Black-thorated+Blue+NYC+Dennis+Newsham-Central-Park.jpg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! THE BLACK-THROATED BLUE IS ONE OF THE FEW WARBLERS INCREASING IN NUMBER BUT HAVE STILL NOT FULLY RECOVERED FROM HUGE POPULATION LOSSES DUE TO CLEAR CUTTING THEIR HABITAT A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559656508631-JA4ZT5VX302XY8KMA9EC/Roberta_Kravette_Editor_DestinationWildlife_Bio.jpg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! ROBERTA KRAVETTE, EDITOR, DESTINATION: WILDLIFE. CONTACT ME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494782088895-94UAVY6P6I5QIXPRSVUP/Wrbl%2C+Blk-throated+Green+CP+NYC+Stubblefieldphoto+dreamstime_s_6952703.jpg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! A BLACKTHROATED GREEN WARBLER RESTS IN CENTRAL PARK. THEY FLY IN FROM CUBA, PUERTO RICO, CENTRAL AMARICA AND NORTH-WESTERN COLUMBIA AND VENEZUELA. 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I saw my first BLACKBURNIAN (winters in Venezuela) WITH ELISE AND GERRY DURING LAST YEAR'S CENTRAL PARK WARBLER "REST STOP" IMAGE: ©PAUL REEVES⎮ DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494782560352-10OSTB5H9P1ZX0O3TNW7/Black-and-white-warbler-new-york-migrant.jpeg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! A BLACK AND WHITE ( winters in Mexico and Columbia) PEAKS OUT AT THE WARBLER WATCHERS IN CENTRAL PARK. IMAGE: ©STUBBLEFIELDPHOTO⎮ DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1490803952993-5L38ZOH6P1TCFDNF9S0N/Wrbl%2C+Ylw-throat%2C+Common+CP+NYC+Stubblefieldphoto+dreamstime_s_9005176.jpg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! - Common Yellow Throat Warbler, Central Park. 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Image: Dennis Newsham Nature & Wildlife Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1490111111480-RKTXSA0D9APV8DSFIJSA/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! HIDDEN WATERFALLS ARE PART OF CENTRAL PARK SURPRISES. THIS ONE IS IN THE SECTION CALLED THE NORTH WOODS. IMAGE: COURTESY OF DENNIS NEWSHAM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1490105027207-TWH0BQR2SGZ4K46DZXCY/BIRDING-CENTRAL-PARK-WARBLER-MIGRATION.JPEG Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! LOOKING FOR WARBLERS? LOOK UP! BIRDERS ARE HAPPY TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT - ASK WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT! IMAGE: R.KRAVETTE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494782687868-4AEEZPYTPGI47PXGSQ30/SCARLET-TANAGER-CENTRAL-PARK-STUBBLEFIELD-PHOTOGRAPHY.JPEG Journal - Migrants in Central Park, The Warblers Are Coming! DO NOT DISTURB THE BIRDS! 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BUT THEY AND SO MANY OTHER SPECIES ARE STILL IN DANGER, THEY NEED OUR HELP. IMAGE: VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1559659076151-NEXDDY75QUFXTM54XC8F/Roberta-Kravette-Editor-DestinationWildlife.jpg Journal - 4 Wildlife Saving Organizations That You Should Know ROBERTA KRAVETTE, EDITOR CONTACT ME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1543265737473-JMRW64FK38NLSCVYB7OW/PAMS-Foundation-Field-Training.jpg Journal - 4 Wildlife Saving Organizations That You Should Know “An important part of our work is offering local communities the training they need for the conservation of natural resources. PAMS Foundation through Ruvuma Elephant Project (REP) is providing different trainings from chili growing to law enforcement and anti-poaching trainings for village scouts…crime scene response, patrols and many wildlife techniques. Scouts who successfully pass the courses are certified.” IMAGE AND QUOTE FROM PAMS FOUNDATION FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1543263184082-SVCQ2X31QO6ENLERQNMR/PAMS-Foundation-elephants-Camp-Krissie-Tanzania.jpg Journal - 4 Wildlife Saving Organizations That You Should Know THE CAPTION ON THE PAMS FOUNDATION FACEBOOK PAGE SAYS, “This photo makes me think of the PAMS Family, as unity is strength, and when there is teamwork and a joint vision, wonderful things can be achieved.” FROM TJE PAMS FOUNDATION FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1543264748167-G6UL7H9V4VGQ01JNV1VV/PAMS-Foundation-making-Chili-fences-Tanzania.jpg Journal - 4 Wildlife Saving Organizations That You Should Know A PRIME DIRECTIVE OF THE PAMS FOUNDATION IS USING NON-AGGRESSIVE MEANS FOR HUMAN/WILDLIFE CO-EXISTENCE, USING “CHILI FENCES” KEEPS ELEPHANTS OUT OF CROPS AND VILLAGERS AND HELPS TURN VILLAGERS INTO THEIR PROTECTORS. 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ROBERT WALLACE IS A NATURE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AN IMPORTANT MEMBER OF OUR DESTINATION: WILDLIFE TEAM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1524780648310-7MN52MVVYS02X3M7I30M/dunnellon_fl.gif Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523891502951-XM2RSQRKFYXQ533Q2PIS/Canoeing-rainbow-Springs-State-Park-Robert-Wallace-photography.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. THE GLASS BOTTOM BOATS OF THE OLD THEME PARK ARE LONG GONE, TODAY YOU CAN FLOAT PEACEFULLY ALONG THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS IN A CANOE OR KAYAK. IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE, RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523891671933-GMII9L85FUUIH5ISQ9V0/Path-forest-rainbowSprings-State-Park-Florida-Robert-Wallace-photography.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. SOME OF THE PATHS ARE PEBBLE-PAVED AND GENTLY CURVING. NOT ALL OF THEM ARE AS EASILY ACCESSIBLY AS THIS, BUT THEY ARE ALL WONDERFUL AND LUSH. IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523891469313-2KYEONSI5YUFTRVU6FCS/Rainbow-Springs-State-park-Florida-Robert-Wallace-Photography.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. THE VIEW FROM ONE OF THE WALKING TRAILS AT RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK. IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE, RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523891561837-A0CF5WHU3Z8YO3SUIAP3/Wild-rose-nature-photography-Rainbow-Springs-State-Park-Robert-Wallace.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. IF YOU LOVE FLOWERS, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE ALONG THE WALKING PATHS AT RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK! A WILD ROSE DOES NOT SEEM TO MIND THE DAY'S RAIN. 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Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK IS ON THE GREAT FLORIDA BIRDING AND WILDLIFE TRAIL. THIS FEMALE YELLOW RUMPED WARBLER WINTERS HERE BUT WILL TYPICALLY BREED IN THE US NORTHEAST AND CANADA . IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE, RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523895181016-AOFO1AN8YN3RHKXM68AM/Bird-photography-Rainbow-Springs-State-Park-Robert-Wallace-Photo.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523890877773-ZQVWQ32XS31AXT2EDZ3S/Pileated-woodpecker-Rainbow-Springs-State-Park-Florida-Robert-Wallace-Photo.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. PILEATED WOODPECKER HAS BEEN AN OLD FRIEND EVER SINCE I LEARNED TO LACE MY SHOES. SOMETHING TOLD ME TO GO JUST A LITTLE FURTHER AND I MET UP WITH THIS GUY. 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FOLLOW THE WOODED MAIN TRAIL AS IT LEADS TO A FIELD WITH TALL GOLDEN STRAW GRASS ON THE LEFT, THE FOREST STILL ON THE RIGHT and BLUE SKY CONNECTING IT ALL. IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE, RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523891971866-9QNEO36QB8N01750JN8C/Forest-path-Rainbow-Springs-State-Park-Robert-Wallace-Photo.jpeg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. the SECOND TIME I VISITED THE DAY WAS PERFECT. AFTER AWHILE THE path turns soft with tall trees, singing birds and chattering squirrels all around. IMAGE: ©ROBERT WALLACE, RWALLACE PHOTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1524087426647-GMXFVFUU4OZPWY5N15IP/Daffodil-in-rain-Robert-Wallace-Photo.jpg Journal - Found! Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. DAFFODIL FLOWER OPENING IN THE RAIN, JUST ONE OF THE MANY FLOWERS BLOOMING ALONG THE PATHS THROUGH THE FOREST AT RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK. 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Waterfalls in a Secret Natural Paradise in Florida. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/how-to-get-killer-photographs-amos-nachoum monthly 0.5 2020-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1522753407036-DPLGQMU6R6XEUSW7NHVM/Shark-GreatWhite-Amos-Nachoum-underwater-photography+copy.jpg Journal - How to Get "Killer" Photographs - Amos Nachoum Dispels the Myths IS WILDLIFE TOURISM WITH THE WORD'S BIGGEST PREDATORS SAFE? RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING AND PREPARATION KEEP BOTH GREAT WHITE SHARK AND AMOS NACHOUM FROM HARM DURING A PORTRAIT SESSION IN OPEN OCEAN. IMAGE: JEB CORILLS FOR ©BIGANIMALS, GLOBAL EXPEDITIONS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1522504196477-VZ9AYZ2NS2NZ9364EES2/AmosNachoum-Olga-Balandina-photograph.jpg Journal - How to Get "Killer" Photographs - Amos Nachoum Dispels the Myths AMOS NACHOUM WITH HIS SIGNATURE SMILE. 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BELUGA WHALES ARE CONSIDERED "NEAR ENDANGERED" BUT THERE IS LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ARCTIC DWELLER. ©AMOS NACHOUM PHOTOGRAPHY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1522436349475-02HTIN49JWLOPJ2D2LM1/Orca-mourning-calf-Norway-wildlife-photography-Amos-Nachoum.jpg Journal - How to Get "Killer" Photographs - Amos Nachoum Dispels the Myths I CAPTURED THIS IMAGE WHILE LEADING A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER TV TEAM TO NORWAY IN 1997. CETACEANS ARE SUFFERING OVER 30% - 40% MORTALITY IN THE WILD AS RESULT OF POLLUTION FROM AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY AND CONSTRUCTION. OUR WASTE FLOATS IN THE WATER AND IS CONSUMED BY PLANKTON, KRILL AND THEN BY THE FISH. IN THE ORCA'S CASE IN THE HIGH ARCTIC, POLLUTANTS ARE IN THE HERRING. THE FEMALES CONSUME THE HEAVILY POLLUTED HERRING AND UPON DIGESTION THE TOXINS BECOME CONCENTRATED IN HER MILK. 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MARK FOWLER, an avid conservationist, wildlife expert, and film maker introduces one of grace farms' wild residents to thier visitors. image: courtesy of grace farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1501191895925-SOOEUUMWZVHPHSXUCGO4/Grace-farms-nature-Connecticut.jpeg Journal - Bringing Nature to the People - Grace Farms & Mark Fowler enjoy a family hike or a solitary stroll in grace farms peaceful landscape. Image: Vanessa Van Ryzin, courtesy of grace farms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1501186515703-2ZB4SIP48ZDL1SYQNWEP/Grace-farms-nature.jpeg Journal - Bringing Nature to the People - Grace Farms & Mark Fowler ONE GOAL OF THE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES OF GRACE FARMS IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE BEES, BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS, BATS AND OTHER POLLINATORS (AS WELL AS THE HUMANS) WHO VISIT THEM. 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BUT ANY BEAR CAN BE DANGEROUS WHILE LOOKING FOR FOOD. IMAGE: ED WARNER. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1550243582533-I4LOJSRMXV2RH8IH79MP/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - A Bear-y Close Encounter at Philmont Scout Ranch https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/2016-10-17/7-not-to-miss-animals-in-the-wild-cerrado monthly 0.5 2020-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475961111568-GONAVXMGOOZJ2WUGSHCD/Einstein-Capuchin-monkey-Gerrie-Rall-Southwild.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado THE SMARTEST MONKEYS IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE ARE THE CAPUCHINS - BUT THE SMARTEST OF THE SMART, A SINGLE TROUPE, ARE CALLED "EINSTEIN" MONKEYS. 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MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475880430104-8IAGUGAVLS5H5B0Z7810/Capuchin-Einstein-monkey-Parnaiba-Cerrado-Brazil.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado "EINSTEIN" MONEKEYS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED USING TOOLS CONSISTANTLY. THEY ARE ONLY IN PARQUE NACIONAL DAS RIO PARNAIBA (PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NP) IN BRAZIL'S CERRADO. IMAGE: THANKS TO ©DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III 7 SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475866428087-105HX1AUTAACL0AX87AJ/Einstein-monkey-capuchin-baby-southwild-wolf-camp-rafael-texeira.jpg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado A CAPUCHIN USES A ROCK'S FLAT SIDE & A "SLIP-RESISTANT" ANVIL TO SUCCESSFULLY BREAK A NUT SHELL. IMAGE: THANKS TO ©DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475852780466-BI5YB794ILH5L0GHNKQ9/Tufted-marmoset--parnaiba-cerrado-wildlife.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado A CURIOUS TUFTED MARMOSET MONKEY WATCHED AS THE WATCHERS WATCHED HIM AT THE SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS, PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK. IMAGE THANKS TO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1476114168489-2VQU9Q5026QDHJVX8569/Hyacinth-Macaw-SouthWild-Wolf-Camp-Brazil.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado HYACINTH MACAWS WERE HUNTED ALMOST TO EXTINCTION. TODAY, FORMER TRAFFICKERS ARE THEIR BEST PROTECTORS. WATCH THEM FROM THE SPECIAL BLIND AT WOLF CAMP, PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK. IMAGE: ©GERRIE RALL WITH THANKS TO SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1476116681904-E6DFXND10X9N8C028TOZ/Hyacinth-macaw-SouthWild-wolf-camps.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado THE HYACINTH MACAW MAY HAVE SOME HEALTH SECRETS TO SHARE. THEY DO NOT DEVELOP HEART DISEASE FROM THEIR SUPER SATURATED FAT DIET. IMAGE: THANKS TO CHARLES A. MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475859755415-9PHXWLHGBE5ZFI8HWTIL/andre%CC%811_wm.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado JAGUAR, THE BIGGEST CAT IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, MAY HAVE NEW HOPE FOR SURVIVAL IN THE CERRADO'S GRASSLANDS THANKS TO A RECENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FARMERS, RANCHERS AND CONSERVATIONISTS. NEAR EMAS NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL. IMAGE: ANDRE PESSOA FOR THE JAGUAR CONSERVATION FUND. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475861749897-57GYM61XGRMO6EN22O08/image-asset.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado JAGUAR IS THE ONLY CAT IN THE NEW WORLD THAT CAN ROAR. PHOTO: ANDRE PESSOA FOR JAGUAR CONSERVATION FUND. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494943965528-BWX08WFFI1G593EQWMH5/Jaguar-Conservation-fund-Brazil.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado COLLARING A JAGUAR NEAR EMAS NATIONAL PARK IMAGE: JAGUAR CONSERVATION FUND. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475850207835-ROPGB0OTU8RITWXGHK1K/GIANT-ANTEATER-SOUTHWILD-PAUL-BARREIROS.JPEG Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado USUALLY PASSIVE GIANT ANTEATERS WALK ON THEIR KNUCKLES TO PROTECT ITS CLAWS - BUT WATCH OUT! WHEN ALARMED THEY STAND UP-RIGHT BALANCED ON THAT MUSCULAR TAIL, THOSE CLAWS CAN TAKE-OUT A JAGUAR! IMAGE: PAUL BARREIROS COURTESY OF SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494945319228-JDG4IQFU4IG1QCG8PN8V/Giant-Anteater-Cerrado-SouthWIld-Wolf-Camp-Brazil Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado GIANT ANTEATERS LAP UP 35,000 ANTS AND TERMITES PER DAY! IMAGE: THANKS TO ©SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475850561299-L3XZZ122R84L238W5AHP/Three-banded-armadillo-Brazol-Cerrado-Parnaiba.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado ANOTHER CERRADO NEAR EXTINCTION MIRACLE! THE THREE BANDED ARMADILLO WAS THOUGHT TO BE GONE UNTIL A FEW POPULATIONS WERE FOUND. THEY ARE ONLY IN THE CERRADO. IMAGE: © MATTHIJAKOIPERS⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475851870267-U79UZD7S42N5R4RZJRD6/image-asset.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado THE GIANT ARMADILLO IS ALSO CERRADO RESIDENT, AT UP TO 3.5 FT (106 CM) AND 72 LBS (33KG). THIS GIANT LIVES UP TO HIS NAME! IMAGE: KEVIN SHAFER AND THE PANTANAL GIANT ARMADILLO PROJECT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475851137980-JKTLVGTS5KEI035P1F3U/Giant-Rhea-Cerrado-Brazil.jpeg Journal - 7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado THE GREATER RHEA IS THE WESTERN HEMISPHERES LARGEST BIRD. THEY ARE FLIGHTLESS, LIKE THE AFRICA'S OSTRICH. EMAS NATIONAL PARK WAS NAMED FOR THIS RESIDENT, "EMAS" MEAS RHEA. 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Here he is assists with the collaring of endangered African painted dogs in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Image: Thanks to Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494949427786-V8SF517GJUINTTSCP2C1/Marc-Cronje-Wildlife-field-guide-responsible-safari.jpeg Journal - Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide - Marc Cronje Tells All Marc was the wildlife field guide on our first safari in Namibia. He showed us a different way to see nature, sharpened our awareness. Image: © R. Kravette Sossusvlei, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494949468070-L5GTJ2BHU558FUGMWQ6J/Marc+Cronje%2C+Jane+Goodall%2C+Phillip+Cronje%2C+JGI+Chimp+Eden Journal - Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide - Marc Cronje Tells All Marc, here with Jane Goodall and his dad, Phillip Cronje at the JGI Chimp Eden. Phillip was instrumental in starting the sanctuary, Marc helped manage and developed education programs for visitors. Image: thanks to ©Marc Cronje. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464043375036-F5OUAKC5W3GQULOPWYFW/Leopard%2C+Marc+Cronje%2C+Responsible+safari Journal - Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide - Marc Cronje Tells All Field guides take wildlife tourists through the parks - GREAT field guides have a sixth sense about their world... For example: seeing a leopard where you just saw a tree. In Kruger National Park, South Africa. 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Image: Thanks to ©John Williams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497371898498-NKU7VJBWHKYHL9PCEEGG/John-Williams-responsible-travel-interview.jpeg Journal - Eurapart's John Williams on Travel, Transportation & Responsibility Air travel today has a huge carbon footprint, but without it we could loose the economic and social benefits of 542.5 million tourists. Image: Plane©Briancweed⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497371972946-6XQJZNDCPOHZBCXJABZ5/John-Williams-Interview-Snowdonia-UK-responsible-tourism.jpeg Journal - Eurapart's John Williams on Travel, Transportation & Responsibility Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Too many or careless hiking, even by the best intentioned visitors, can cause erosion and other damage to delicate environments. 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Image: ©Paval⎮ Zakova Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1442861143839-0MI1JYPA28WB0RRSECRD/John_Williams_Interview_Community_Responsible_Travel Journal - Eurapart's John Williams on Travel, Transportation & Responsibility Accessing unlimited human capacity: at the Chincha Druze village in southern Ethiopia tourists can stay in a traditional home & learn traditional skills such as weaving or cooking (here a woman makes injera, bread from teff grain) The Druze people are also wonderful nature guides. Image: R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1456091052261-P31R4S5HZG4VOUJTX036/John_Williams_Interview_Responsible_Travel_Snowdonia Journal - Eurapart's John Williams on Travel, Transportation & Responsibility If you are going to fly then stay longer at your destination. The benefit is two fold: you help the environment, and you get a deeper understanding of the place you are visiting. And Don't get distrated by greenwash. Image hiking in snowdonia© Brigitjones ⎮Dreamstime.com https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/2016-03-05/escape-winter-8-remarkable-places-swim-with-whale-sharks monthly 0.5 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1550245603878-33CY8NJVXZ173KW57DGR/Isla-Mujeres-Whale-Shark.jpg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Whale Shark moving along close to the surface off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. At one time the local economy was based on fishing and whale shark hunting, today it is is focused on responsible tourism - including swimming with whale sharks. Image: Courtesy ©Ceviche Tours © www.cevichetours.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1438650658045-PFJU0HNACTIOC5B5BFD8/Isla-Mujeres-Whale-Shark-Mouth.jpg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Whale Shark Cruising for Krill. Their mouths can be over 5 feet across (1.5m) but as formidable as they look, they are neither interested in eating you for lunch - nor could they manage it if they wanted to - their esophagus is too narrow. Image: Courtesy of ©John Vater, Ceviche tours, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1438536642766-WIMFQT5LBE493EYG17ET/Isla-Mujeres-Whale-Shark-Tail.jpg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks This tail can do serious damage. Annoyed whale sharks have been known to flick their massive tail at something bothering them. Since an adult whale shark can be 273 times the weight of 150 pound (68k) human swimmer, it is best to give them space. 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Pierce, Lead Whale Shark Researcher, is usually on hand to talk about these great fish - and also may be convinced to impart a couple of tips on scoring the best underwater images. Dr. Pierce is a fabulous marine photographer too! Image: Courtesy of Dr. Simon J. 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Image: ©LAurenWilliams⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494959801028-DAAUNIM5RMHQM8HOCCQM/Maldives-Whale-Shark-Responsible-Tourism.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Whale sharks change their favorite sides of the Maldives' atolls seasonally - so should you! First part of the year - Go east! Later half of the year: Go west! Image: ©kraysztof Odziomek⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494959777615-15758QQIQPBZKXLTWWVA/Butterfish-manta-ray-Maldives-responsible-diving.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks At the Maldives' atolls, a "cleaning station" for big fish! Butterfish help keep rays (and sharks and other large fish) healthy by the eating parasites, dead skin, and bacteria from their bodies, fins and even the inside of their mouths. Image: ©Fionaayerst⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1494960162640-788RUPF83RPSPE6Z66DL/Ningaloo-UNESCO-Whale-Shark-Snorkeling.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Australia's Ningaloo Reef was declared a UNESCO Heritage site in 2009 for good reason. Be prepared to fall in love with its incredible sea and land scapes and fabulous biodiversity - including, of course - whale sharks! Image: ©Violeta Jahnel Brosig⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497383257067-MV9R0WF5Y3I1E3UN7HJ8/Humpback-whale-Australia-responsible-marine-tourism.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Humpback whales make their way to Australia's east coast right about the same time as the whale sharks arrive. Enjoy them right from the boat. 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Pierce PhD, marine biologist and photographer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497383523961-AAEHGJF8GUI433LL0F2A/Lion-Fish-Responsible-Diving-Utila-Honduras.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Utila Island, Honduras. beautiful but deadly, Invasive lion Fish are a big problem for coral reefs. Spear fishing for them is an encouraged activity. Image: ©Deby Coles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497383607429-1Q32MUIWLMHLGLN4GLEP/Whale-Shark-Belize-responsible-diving.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks A whale shark in deep water off the coast of Belize. Note the diver is well away from the fish. Image: ©Ethan Daniels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460230263196-3JOT68LFG6OS3JW4SS3M/Belize-Blue-Hole-Coral-Reef.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Jacques Cousteau made the Great Blue Hole in Belize's barrier reef famous in his 1971 dive. Image: Thanks to the Belize Tourism Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460404981944-TRA9BUVRW4NXSFWBXQRH/Coral-Reef-Belize-Responsible-diving.jpeg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Belize has one of the largest coral barrier reefs on the planet. Many of the species, including shark and ray species can be found here. 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Image: Ceviche Tours, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1438650903073-177CLJ7KE7KUQINFA16T/Mahe-Seychelles-Islands-Whale-Shark.jpg Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Whale sharks are sensitive to changes in water temperature. In 2015 they became scare in their traditional migratory route through the Seychelles Islands. It is hoped that with the end of the strongest El Nino in 18 years, the whale sharks will return to these waters. Image: Courtesy of Tony Baskeyfield and The Seychelles Tourism Board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468600521344-7S3OPL84ZICEQHYK8UBM/Hawkbill_Turtle_Seychelle_Islands_Swim+_With_Whale_Sharks Journal - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks Both hawksbill, like this handsome guy, and green sea turtles nest on the Seychelles islands. 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What is a Pileated Woodpecker? He's not actually a pterodactyl, he just gives that impression to those uninitiated to his size and jack-hammer approach to bug hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1442780588421-CH06P1SVRA7D7BLGE0E9/Pileated-Woodpecker-New-York-State-Birdwatching-Wildlife.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? SHNP's Biologist Linda White never missed a beat POINTing OUT EVIDENCE (SCAT) OF SMALL MAMMALS & BIRDS and explaining the park's flora. all the while interspersing her narrative with fascinating stories of the area's revolutionary War role. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1497387963299-TU5QCYX25B9HNO2YHGI2/Saratoga-Historic-National-Park-Still-Water-New-York.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? The streams were just starting to thaw. We could hear the soft sound of water running under the ice long before we came to a place where it had broken free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1442782945605-IAHDDEL7NID56XT6QJIW/Pileated-Woodpecker-New-York-State-Birdwatching-Wildlife.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? Gerry griffith (Avian Adventures) spotted this enormous Pileated Woodpecker hole. he told me that smaller birds and mammals use the abandoned excavations for their own nests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1442780215932-LIKTHGWIL1404H40HWJ7/New-York-State-Birdwatching-Wildlife-Avian-Adventures-Gerry-Griffith.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? exploring New York State's wildlife with experts Chris Breen of The Nature Travel Collection and Gerry Griffith of Avian Adventures meant I experienced nature in a whole new way, they were fast to share details i would have missed, share stories - and as you can see by their smiles - many laughs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1442785135639-XHTZOQMA9N4I9UFE433T/Pileated-Woodpecker-New-York-State-Birdwating-Wildlife-Photography.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? My friend, veterinarian and avian photographer, Dr. Gordon Ellmer's, sent me photos of the Pileated woodpeckers that I had not managed to see on our trip. This one was taken in a few weeks later in early may. the red cheek stripes says he's a male. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1453156147458-BDXVYFI7EXSY5TJMMARG/Pileated-Woodpecker-New-York-State-Birdwatching-Wildlife-Photography.jpeg Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! What is a Pileated Woodpecker? This is a female Pileated Woodpecker, Note the grey stripe, not red, on her cheek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1550245141279-06H4XWKOZOSKMHZFN59K/Travelers-Against-Plastics.png Journal - Pterodactyl in the Backyard! 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Image: Thanks to Kate and Adam Rice, ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440460185473-K0Q9VMBCY6NTYYOE6JAL/Great_grey_Owl_Widlife_photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Kate and Adam: "The secret of wildlife photography is being able to anticipate animal behavior". Their first lessons came from owls like this Northern hawk owl in Minnesota. Image: Thanks to ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440460464671-WC4IJH2FKE871AX5IO5B/Red-Fox_Wildlife_photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Patience pays off when mama red fox brings her mixed red and cross colored kits out into the field. Image: Thanks to ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440461529257-I6H8H6K8CG8QL9MBBFCB/Boral_owl_wildlife_photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Who's watching who? A boreal owl peaks at his photographers. Image: Thanks to ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468608950086-0EYM4NS1ATP0SUZ2XW2C/Grizzly_bear_cubs_Yellowstone_KAR_Photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Mama bear and her grizzly cubs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Image: Thanks to Kar Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440536518578-VVBRJM0OJZRB1WZCKN5C/Birds_Wildlife_Photography_KAR_Flicker.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit There are few second chances with wildlife photography. Kate and Adam "pour our blood, sweat and tears" into their work. It paid off when they caught this northern flicker taking off. Image: Thanks to © KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468610887680-NM403M7OXP47C01P4TJR/Canadian_Lynx_Big_Cat_Wildlife_Photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Infinite patience, even in sub zero weather, is a necessity for a wildlife photographer. It paid off with this image of the elusive and rare Canadian Lynx. Image: Thanks to © KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468846385820-68GJ58BK0QN42PT5E7AD/Grizzly_Bear_Cubs_Yellowstone_KAR_Wildlife_Photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit A moment of decision for these grizzly cubs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Image thanks to Kate and Adam Rice, ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468847073007-B7GY5ECE6ANWE8QT332Y/Barn_Owl_Wildlife_Photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit What is the "right" lens for a wildlife photographer? Image: Thanks to Kate and Adam Rice, ©Kar Photography. Barn owl coming in for a landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440536791608-ILX47FTH925HV9T5CNSP/Adam+Rice_Wildlife_photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Adam says his single most important piece of equipment is a good - no VERY good - tripod. "This has done more to improve our images than any other piece of equipment besides (our Sony) camera and lenses". Image: Thanks to ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468847145533-IV5UEV369NJRSQ7VS9IC/xING+KAR+NEW+wolf4wtrmrk+copy+2.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Grey Wolves in Yellowstone. Shy and difficult to find, with wild wolves, Patience pays off. Image: Thanks to ©KAR photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440539270137-HFV5TMR42V8J8OG3DCJQ/Boral_owl_KAR_wildlife_photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit A Northern pygmy owl (finally) caught sitting still. Says Adam, "We know the pain of shooting wildlife!" Image: Thanks to ©KAR photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440538493618-K7OCM2XO0D1M2E3Q3ECY/Grizzly_bear_cubs_Yellowstone_KAR_wildlife_photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit "Hiking the extra mile, going out when you don’t want to, standing in the ice and snow at -30º F for hours, getting up at 5AM for 91 straight days, is just what you do" to capture the moment. Image: THanks to ©KAR Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468609241573-TXA4Z6JGMUW7VTL48B4J/Wild_Horses_Feral_Utah_KAR_Photography.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit Kate and Adam capture the reflection of Wild, feral horses in Utah. Image: Thanks to ©KAR Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440536863906-3JYSPZBLLZ6YFVJ8YZ67/Grizzly_Bear_Cub_Yellowstone_KAR_Photography_WIldlife.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit The KAR team has been able to get some impressive grizzly bear images like this one taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Says Kate, "... seeing a grizzly bear - its indescribable. Just knowing a grizzly is in the area puts you on high alert: Image: Thanks to KAR Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1440538379117-L6OPOCDDDWPB0D2RROQ1/mountain_goat_wildlife_photography_KAR.jpg Journal - Wildlife Photographers Kate & Adam Rice: Catching the Animal's Spirit "striving to reach heights never before seen is just what it takes." This image is called, King of the Mountain , for Kate it sums it all up and is one of her favorite moments. 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Image: ©R.Kravette for Destination: WIldlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458082285140-L6MQVV7TW618N7LAWCRO/Forest_Elephant_Baby_Gabon_Responsible_Tourism A Field Guide to African Elephants Forest elephants like these in the Central African Republic, are smaller then savannah elephants and have shorter, straighter, and thinner tusks. Unfortunately, the tusks are also more dense and favored by sculptors - making them very valuable to poachers. Image: © Suarz01⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460216330546-8YDL5FNIHMY27VQRHJBX/Desert_Elephants_Newborn_Calf_Damaraland_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants This desert elephant baby will drink far less, grow taller, and migrate further (usually at night) than its savanna cousins. It will learn to negotiate loose sand, and sharp, rocky inclines and develop a taste for myrrh - if it survives at all. Image: Dr. Laura Brown for Desert Elephant Conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460216440812-81PZIK4K3N2SQVAMLCQX/Desert_Elephants_Palmwag_Conservation_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants Rare desert waterhole. Loss of a matriarch is loss of memory & experience and that can mean death for the younger generations. Image: Dr. Laura Brown, desert Elephant Conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459528332071-FJU4A6KYBPL4F6EF47ZH/Elephants_Namibia_Responsible_+Tourism_Photgraphic_Safari A Field Guide to African Elephants Young male elephants stay with the female herds until they reach about 15 years at which time they are thrown out. They join a single or herd of older males who then mentor them in manners and discipline. Image: L. Medley. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459620332385-HH4SHQ4VNQPWBIGV5L9N/Desert_Elephant_Dung_Palmwag_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants Dung, an encyclopedia of elephant information including its age and dental condition is useful for humans, too! I can be used for fuel or fertilizer, or made into paper - and it can save your life. Lost in the desert? Squeeze fresh elephant dung. You can recover enough moisture to survive. Image: R. Kravette Destination: Palmwag Concession, Namibia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459528571775-8DAPLUTVV2V3K35KW6LX/Namibia_Responsible_Tourism_Euphorbia_Damarana_ A Field Guide to African Elephants Palmwag Concession, Namibia. Euphorbia demarana is toxic enough to kill humans even when it is burned, but it is locally called "elephant's mattress" because elephants like to sleep on it. Image: ©R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458150235571-N8SC705RPV6CSPOLE725/image-asset.jpeg A Field Guide to African Elephants They say a sense of humor is a sign of intelligence, elephants have the largest brain of any land mammal, they love to tease and play, especially in water. Image: Thanks to ©Marc Cronje, Field Guide, Kruger National Park, South Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460218872320-948GKRR9UZEHZA3EY58H/Newborn_Elephant_Survival_Damaraland_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants Just one hour old. This desert elephant baby is welcomed by its auntie and another slightly older calf (behind) Its survival depends on the herd's protection and affection. Image: Dr. Laura Brown, Desert Elephant Conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460218644143-8W0VXG7IDSBJYTZR2FCF/Bull_Elephant_Musth_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje A Field Guide to African Elephants The big bull standing directly in front of Marc's safari vehicle is in musth. Note: aggressive stance, wet back leg, and dribble down his face behind its eye. It is safe to say he is not in the best mood. Be cautious of musth bulls. Image:© Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide, Kruger National Park, SA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458574682111-0RKZZN113YA9PK4QDPA0/Elephants_Etosha_Photographic_Safari A Field Guide to African Elephants Green elephants in Etosha National Park, Namibia. We thought we had discovered a whole new (and possibly extra-terrestrial) species! Image: ©R. Kravette for Destination:WIldlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458574794968-8X6J6UBUN7QSKT5JNAVN/Green_Elephant_Etosha_Namibia_Responsible_Safari A Field Guide to African Elephants This big guy came right over to the rover to investigate - trunk and ears down. Brian Gaisford (Hemingway Safaris, New York & South Africa) advised us to stay quiet and calm. Photo: ©R.Kravette for Destination:Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458575801022-P5HW0MCJUNI14Y8P65ZS/Hipopotomus_Chobe_Botswana_Responsible_Tourism A Field Guide to African Elephants Chobe National Park, especially along the Okavango Delta is home to a myriad of species including elephants and this hippo. Be aware - hippos kill more humans than lions - never come between them and water. Image: ©artushfoto⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464016443952-AY6ZQBQ06F9XQMZRB0IB/Elephants%2C+elephant+babies%2C+Amboseli%2C+Kenya%2C+wildlife%2C+photography A Field Guide to African Elephants Elephant family with calves at Amboseli National Park, Kenya Image: ©Stephanie Van Der Vinden⎮ Dreamstime. com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458577509940-WG37KHY6SMDKFWN1VI4N/Male_Lions_Addo_Elephant_Park_South_Africa A Field Guide to African Elephants Male lions, most of the time brothers, will often partner up to protect a territory and control a larger pride. Addo Elephant Park, South Africa Image: ©Grobler du Preez ⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458227903136-TXU26B88LSKTNPU20KNS/image-asset.jpeg A Field Guide to African Elephants Mandrill monkey, the largest and most colorful of all the monkey species can be found in Gabon. Image: ©Ivonov⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459298243230-1T6ILEN7VHFMQOJ2GQFE/Virunga_DRC_Mountain_Gorilla_Responsible_Tourism A Field Guide to African Elephants Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to forest elephants where they are being collared to preserve them, and also the endangered mountain gorilla, Image: ©MAgicBones dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450804926253-FUHRRM1410SK5D9904PE/Mountain_Zebra_Photographis_Safari_Responsible_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants We were too late to see the elusive few remaining desert elephants - they had visited Palmwag's spring and left a few days before, but we did see these endangered mountain zebra, giraffe, and some magnificent kudu. Image: ©R.Kravette for Destination: WIldlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450804885208-ZZ4QETHFGDXS6YY94E88/African_Sunset_Photographic_Safari_Namibia A Field Guide to African Elephants While we cannot always count on the wildlife to be where we would like them to be - when we want them to be there - we can always depend on a magnificent African sunset like this one near the Palmwag Lodge. Image: L.Medley for Destination: WIldlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464018864781-ZI3ZDIKTIP5MV0YWTO9S/Ele+%26+Rhino+LisaLynn82+etosha+dreamstime_s_42954812.jpg A Field Guide to African Elephants Water holes are the best places to watch wildlife. They offer opportunities to see many species at one time, like this savannah elephant and black rhino at Etosha National Park, Namibia. Image: ©LisaLynn82⎮ Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553746787369-82U93HW6A9032GHRGQAX/Leopard_Kruger_MArc_Cronje.jpg A Field Guide to African Elephants - Destination: Kruger Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553746843286-F12OVP92JPR5BBFF5U9S/Painted_Dog_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje.jpg A Field Guide to African Elephants - Field Guide: African Painted Dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553746986160-6H15O8KVPHMJ9MVW43K8/Giraffe_Namibia_Photographic_Safari.jpeg A Field Guide to African Elephants - Wildlife Guide: Giraffe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1553747055187-0G0BQ19P25P7D01D28ZZ/Rhino%2BLooking%2BBack%2Bin%2BEtosha.jpg A Field Guide to African Elephants - The 7 BEST Places To See African Rhinos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1562002183273-7Y2LDEGBALN9QOFSHH6U/Zebra_Foal_Kruger_Responsible_Tourism_Cronje.jpeg A Field Guide to African Elephants - WIldlife Field Guide: Zebra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1747245241376-7TMY6Z68YO7ZD6NUF0DU/africa-physical-map.jpg A Field Guide to African Elephants - Join Us in Africa on a Journey that Does Good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458149722093-1KSQH9NLF1DHWFF4568M/Elephant_Herd_Waterhole_Etosha_Namibia_Safari A Field Guide to African Elephants Don't let them disappear. You can help contribute to their survival and treat your whole family to a wonderful experience - go see the African elephant in their natural homeland! Image: L.Medley for Destination:WIldlife https://www.destinationwildlife.com/wildlife-guides/giraffe daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468264541311-J97LH06JP2VGO9UGPLUG/x+CU+P1060213.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1457103071717-XILCH0CM7HQ9K77PRO1G/Okapi_Giraffe_Democratic_Republic_Congo A Field Guide to the Giraffe The endangered and declining okapi, Giraffe's Closest relative, are found only iIN the Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest. This image was superimposed over a deciduous wooded background by the photographer. Image: ©Marclschauer Dreamstime. com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449098504453-DSKXYEBFXDB8D0QB66AY/Giraffe_Kgalagadi_Transfrontier_South_Africa A Field Guide to the Giraffe The horns, called ossicones, are made of cartilage not bone. They are not attached to the giraffe's skull. Image ©L. MEDLEY FOR DESTINATION: WILDLIFE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450737788169-V9Y65AIKKVIUZB2BVDCX/Giraffe_Etosha_Namibia A Field Guide to the Giraffe A giraffe's heart can weigh up to 25 pounds (11 kilograms.) They have a special system of valves to regulate blood pressure especially necessary when they bend to drink. ©L. MEDLEY FOR DESTINATION: WILDLIFE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450807970877-GINJLCGPW5LJXS6T5ZJ2/Giraffe_Etosha_Namibia_Safari A Field Guide to the Giraffe Giraffes are naturally curious. Be very quiet when watching giraffes in the wild, even in your car. Wait and be patient. You may find the giraffes come over to watch you. Image: ©R.Kravette for Destination: wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450735721535-F6FS05639H9ZQ8CMV91H/Baby_Giraffe_Kiss_Mother A Field Guide to the Giraffe New born giraffes are up on wobbly legs minutes after being born, but in many populations, only 50% will survive to adulthood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1457995857869-UO14GA34CEN9526Y8W8D/Acacia_Giraffe_Food_Etosha_Namibia A Field Guide to the Giraffe Giraffe's favorite food is acacia leaves. but this treat comes with huge thorns, easily visible here. Image © R. Kravette for Destination: Wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449093936818-UJHYHGQVUQVJ1GKPLQZI/Palmwag_Namibia_Giraffes A Field Guide to the Giraffe Giraffes browsing among the acacias. Look for taller males feeding on the very tops of the trees. Image: © R. Kravette for Destination: Wildlife Destination: Palmwag Concession, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450741028554-8N3XGVPAXHPSPJK8EPKP/Giraffes_Wildebeest_Kgalagadi_South_Africa A Field Guide to the Giraffe The wildebeest was not in a mood to share. the Orex in the background stayed a good distance away. Image © R. Kravette for Destination: Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450741137672-JFRY55L54E0PC1BY5FBN/Juvenile_Giraffe_Drinking_Kgalagadi_South_Africa A Field Guide to the Giraffe After the wildebeest retreated the youngster drank peacefully. Note the splayed legs. Giraffes give a little hop to stand up. © R. Kravette for Destination: Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449093141483-8G9E04GWTU9HK1E9T1PI/Night_Photography_Giraffes_Etosha_Namibia A Field Guide to the Giraffe Etosha National Park's famous Okaukuejo water hole is flood lit at night. settle in on one of the comfortably placed benches to watch night-active giraffe herds come for their evening drink. Image: ©L. Medley for Destination: WIldlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450736193625-XDB7LPH92GN32JPNY4X9/Rothchilds_Giraffe_Murchison_Falls_NP_5.jpeg A Field Guide to the Giraffe Uganda's much storied Murchison Falls National Park is home to WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE the Rothchild's giraffe, NOW THE NORTHERN GIRAFFE SPECIES. Image Julian Fennesy thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449092262222-O071KKSV7XBGV0Y3J3OD/Nubian_Giraffes_Gambella_Ethiopia A Field Guide to the Giraffe Nubian giraffes in Gambella National Park, Ethiopia. The Nubian subspecies lives in some of Africa's most unstable regions. Image: ©Ludwig Seige thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449092156235-4AX09ONO7HLB7LVKGIC9/RG-Murchison-Falls-NP-4.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe A herd ofWHAT WAS CALLED Rothchild's giraffe WHEN THIS IMAGE WAS TAKEN in Murchison Falls, Uganda. Image Julian Fennesy with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449091353759-DESKER02GVKKK85O1R1J/Kordofan_Giraffes_Cameroon_Waza A Field Guide to the Giraffe Camaroon's Waza National Park was named a UNESCO Biospere Reserve due to its amazing biodiversity, including these Kordofan giraffes. Image: ©M.Schoe with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449091197973-96LRXCGCEFC6NCU0CF0R/Giraffe_West_African_Niger A Field Guide to the Giraffe The endangered West African giraffes live outside of protected areas near villages close to Niger's capitol city of Niamey. Image: ©Andy Tutchings with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449091833001-TXF532YJVX6M7AZE410Z/RG-Samburu-NP-2.jpeg A Field Guide to the Giraffe Reticulated Giraffe in Samuru National Park, Kenya. Image ©Julian Fennesy with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449090521901-DF2FRRII3QDC39O2QD6N/Masai_Giraffe_Tanzania A Field Guide to the Giraffe Serengeti National Park, Tanzania is home to the Masai giraffe as well as the location of the great wildebeest migration Image: ©Megan Strauss with thanks to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450745815952-EHVTFDNEJYFAFZI4E1U7/TG_South_Luangwa_NP-2_Julie_Maher+.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe what was once called the Thornicroft's Giraffe might be seen in Zambia's South Luanga National Park. Image: Julie Maher with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449109437055-GTTCH1QEJA2RNZ4EWAG9/Giraffe_resting_Kgalagadi_Transfrontier_South_Africa A Field Guide to the Giraffe Giraffes rest or sleep for short amounts of time sitting with their legs folded under themselves. Image: Roberta Kravette for Destination: Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1449091076841-5RLZQOF5XKO66PI77FGJ/Graffe_Angolan_Namibia A Field Guide to the Giraffe Look for light or smokey color large notched patches on Angolan giraffes. Twin calves are very unusual for giraffes. When they do occur, usually only one will survive. This is a good mama. Image: ©Julian Fennessy with thanks to Giraffe Conservation Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1561998721533-IG6NVQQAQMD578JXBCA9/Elephant_Wildlife_Photography_Kruger_South_Africa.jpeg A Field Guide to the Giraffe - Wildlife Guide: African Elephant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1562004098340-IH4K57XJBF1O8UUORLSN/africa-physical-map.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe - Take an African Safari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1561998896722-XX5W9HSJ048ELNMBS25X/Zebra_Foal_Kruger_Responsible_Tourism_Cronje.jpeg A Field Guide to the Giraffe - Wildlife Guide: Zebra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1561999112469-DEAH3RECGP3Q0OCAZ4CY/Etosha-3-Giraffes-1.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe - BLOG: African Mind Games, Giraffes on the Horizon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1561998633767-55DR7YJQPEG818OS3FH9/Painted_Dog_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje-1.jpg A Field Guide to the Giraffe - Wildlife Guide: African Painted Dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1561998813886-TUEOU02E6IFMEZQB9F41/Black_Rhino_Etosha_Namibia_Africa_Photographic_Safari.png A Field Guide to the Giraffe - Wildlife Guide: African Rhinos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459619041370-XDDF9BUT95W3H1LRI0V9/Giraffe_Baby_Damaraland_Palmwag_Namibia A Field Guide to the Giraffe Responsible wildlife tourism can bring economic benefit to areas where the giraffe still lives. Let's be part of the solution: Visit the giraffes. The experience will be life changing for both of you. Destination: Palmwag Concession, Damaraland, Namibia (mosquito free - family friendly) Image: ©L. Medley https://www.destinationwildlife.com/wildlife-guides/african-rhinoceros daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464483732420-CFYPC0NL369BWQCCO9AZ/a.+Rhino+P1060256+-+V2+.jpg A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/aa68896d-f729-412b-ac34-872652bd7af6/Rhino+Looking++Version+2+copy+3.jpg A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros - A Field Guide to Rhinoceros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458056318665-QOEK4HGLE4D99CGXEGR7/White_Rhino_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros Easiest way to distinguish black from white rhino? Their mouths. The white rhino's mouth is straight across, perfect for ground grazing. Black rhinos browse bushes and shrubs, their mouths are more pointed. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. Kruger National Park, South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459298665352-NUXVIIZW8735G8N2MXE4/Tapir_Rhino_Equador_Responsible_Tourism A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros The tapir, like this one from Ecuador, is a close relative to the rhinoceros. Image: ©Ammit⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459282050432-V413PYVY2WYFLQUBEOAW/Sumatran-Rhino-Endangered-species A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros The Sumatran rhino is the smallest and hairiest of the five rhino species - and thought to be the closest relative of the ice-age's wooly rhino. Image: © Fischer1082⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459278217272-M6Q3GVE01FJKDOBOB6WW/Rhino-Asian-One-horned-Indian-endangered-species A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros Asian rhino species have 3 pronounced skin folds like this greater one-horned or Indian rhino. Destination: Jaldapara National Park, India Image: ©NilanjanBhattachrya ⎮Dreamstime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1450790730463-7D3TU7BBBETE8GOYN5TO/Black_Rhino_Etosha_National_PArk_Namibia_Photographic_Safari A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros Black Rhino eat small branches and twigs along with the leaves from bushes and small trees carefully sniping them off at a clean angle. Note its tapered mouth and concave but smooth back. Image: ©R. Kravette for Destination: Wildlife Etosha National Park, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458057915818-A937L30OUJW913MNCOU2/Myth_Rhino_horn_Poaching_Endangered+Species A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros A deadly myth: Once for ounce, More valuable than gold. Some cultures believe rhino's horn cures everything from male impotency to cancer. Education, in places like China and Vietnam, is beginning to help, but it is already too late for some rhino species. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide, Kruger National Park , South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458057228374-WIOTK8QDNZAC26AT94I2/White_Rhinoceros_Kruger_South_Africa_Photographic_Safari A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros An early winner in rhino conservation, Kruger National Park has recently suffered a rise in poaching. They introduced special anti-poaching dogs to help. above two white rhino males face off. Destination: Kruger NP, South Africa. Image:© Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458062554823-YD7F438QST7BAQNHAPZQ/White_Rhino_Kruger_South_Africa A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros White rhino (and avian friend) in Kruger National Park. Image: © Marc Cronge, Independent Field Guide. There has been rhino poaching even in the park. So far this one has been lucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1458061680407-TPBPIO4HDM626HAV5HBH/Black_Rhino_Image_Safari_Etosha_Namibia A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros Black rhino use their tapered mouths to snip whole branches, it's white rhino cousin prefers salad without a woody component. Etosha National PArk, Namibia. Image: Wildlife: DEstinations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459530934518-LNB7TX5M6WKMKTF9POVQ/Black_Rhino_Sore_Filariasis_Kruger_South_Africa A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros Black rhino with sore. This is possibly a condition called Filariasis, caused by a parasite. The condition seems to be more prevalent in black rather than white rhinos. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. South Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459273345599-1NSS9BEGQQCAQ7KL1YAX/Baby_Rhino_Endangered_Species_Kruger A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros A white rhino keeps her baby behind her, while a black rhino baby walk in front of it's mother Image: ©Marc Cronje Independent field guide. Destination: Kruger National Park, South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459273137522-Y53STQGLLSKQ8RXXNKQ4/Baby_Rhino_Kruger_South_Africa_Cronje A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros White rhino and calf in Kruger National Park. The calf will not be weaned for up to three years. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459531650849-TTVUF5L41HDCPUMQWH5Y/Rhino_Sleeping_Kruger_South_Africa_Family_Safari A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros This white rhino is perfectly healthy - just napping in the mid-day sun. Note his front legs curled under, the back legs will be in the same position. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. Destination: Kruger Park, South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1460221362580-OCERWJTR5D66DXQR6XMN/White_Rhino_Midden_Dung_Kruger_South_Africa A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros White rhino midden. Both African Rhino species mark territories with community middens or dung heaps that can become quite huge. Note how it is scraped onto the road. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. Destination: Kruger N.P. South Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459530526722-2MSBWR75F3GLYCWGDEF4/White+Rhino%2C+Kruger+National+Park%2C+Marc+Cronje%2C+South+Africa A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros A white rhino mother showing her baby some of the finer things in life - like napping in a cool mud hole on Kruger National Park, South Africa. Image: ©Marc Cronje Independent Field Guide. Kruger Park, South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459302374356-JU51QMKU84A47S1FULNM/White_Rhino_Waterhole_Etosha_Namibia_Safari A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros White rhino at the night lighted Okaukuejo water hole in Etosha National Park. Image: ©Lesley Medley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1506345973963-T8V2OKUVN0GOVP6IJ7MY/Rhinoceros_Poaching_Snare_Namibia A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros We watched this black rhino from about a half mile away as he walked toward the water hole at dusk. he had a big cloud of dust following. Look. There is a poacher's barbed wire snare cutting into his leg and dragging vegetation. Image: © L.Medley for Destination:Wildlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459302062535-29R01VFINA74F2RJOVL8/Rhino_Snare_Poaching_Etosha_Namibia A Field Guide to African Rhinoceros The snared rhino (hidden left leg) drank in peace for a few minutes unitl a pair of jackals appeared and hassled him. He finally gave up and retreated - followed by the jackals. We alerted the Etosha authorities - they did not update up date us about the rhino or poacher's status. 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Preservation begins with education. Using Rhino horn as medicine is as helpful as chewing your nails. Spread the word - help kill the demand, so the rhinos can live. Image ©R.Kravette for Destination:WIldlife. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/wildlife-guides/maned-wolf daily 0.75 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464484466485-VLN5LC2W3BMOJM26FCVR/Maned+Wolf+1dreamstime_s_56643213+copy.jpg Maned Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1605144374225-L4XTMOV4ANLFBLIOIMBP/WOlf%2C+Maned+dreamstime_s_32849903.jpg Maned Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1457357482415-BFAQATSKZGGXKVZZ0Z2T/Bush+dog_Brazil_Cerrado Maned Wolf Bush dog is the closest living relative to the maned wolf and also found in wet, grassland savanna, but rarely seen or caught even by camera trap. Image: ©Franzisca⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1457359094336-7SSDKE9MCK0YZWRM3YEO/Maned+Wolf_Cerrado_Brazil Maned Wolf Portrait of a maned wolf. Although hunting them is illegal in most of their range, numbers remain low. Captive breeding programs may help preserve this IUCN assessed Near Threatend species. Image: ©Zannahol⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346261067-8W8E40DW0N5DEGC1SHX5/Maned+wolf_Brazil_Cerrado_wildlife_tourism Maned Wolf Maned wolf. Their long legs and red coloring give them the nick-name "Fox-On-Stilts," but their real name comes from the dark fur on their heads and necks. It stands up, resembling a mane, when they are agitated. Image: Thanks to Dr. Charles Munn and SouthWild Wolf camps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346363253-OQGH86PFVHCGA3KRPSEV/maned+wolf_hunting_Brazil_Cerrado Maned Wolf On the prowl. Maned wolves are just as likely to lunch on fruit as they are on small rodents. In fact, their favorite, the lobeira fruit is called "fruita do lobo" or "Fruit of the wolf" Image: Image: Thanks to Dr. Charles Munn III and SouthWild Wolf Camps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1457359385653-OUF72E7RZ4UCCC1V02TL/maned+wolf_Brazil_Cerrado_wildife_tourism Maned Wolf Maned wolf is a solitary animal, although they mate for life and share overlapping territories, the pair only come together at the breeding season. Image: ©Belizar dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346394319-URGL5RVJUWXFHIIC04PW/Maned_wolf_Cerrado_Endangered_Species Maned Wolf The maned wolf gets his name from the long black hair on his head, neck and shoulders. It stands up when he is excited giving the impression of a mane. 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Image: ©Starper⎮dreamstime.com https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/africa/kruger-national-park daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466445551828-YAHGLBUL3CL2GA7UBP1A/xx+Leopard+12646619_10208417032806993_883733079035690878_o-2+%281%29.jpg Kruger National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466020990730-ROWSGCZ9A0WBTEHA70JG/Leopard_Kruger_MArc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park - A Field Guide to Kruger NationalPark Kruger National Park has one of the largest populations of leopard anywhere in the world, like this one, watching Marc's guests watch it. Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide, Kruger NAtional Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466450742560-NF5U0DUB948WZFLOJO5O/Kruger_White_Rhino_elephants_Marc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park Kruger National Park is home to large elephant herds, as well as the greatest number of wild African rhinos in the world, Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466018075499-Q853N0TYORBJ43YKDSXH/Elephant_Kruger_Marc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park Elephants, like this big guy, can be found in all over Kruger, but they are especially concentrated in the north. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436709224-9T4VGLPTGKVAITHQTYJ9/Cape_Buffalo_Marc-Cronje Kruger National Park You will see Cape buffalo in large herds in Kruger, but be aware! These guys have no sense of humor. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436689051-HWXCK35403MXXKNCDGRK/Lion_Kruger_Marc_Cronje.jpeg Kruger National Park No visit to Kruger is complete without an afternoon watching these magnificent big cats. Kruger has a healthy lion population. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436738209-LNEIHBA516NJQZJP6A9Q/Leopard_Portrait_+Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje Kruger National Park The Skukuza area is famous for leopards. Look up. They wait out the heat of the day in trees. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436797898-GWLUL669HUCHC9MNH0ZE/Lion_pair_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park A pair of lions near the Nkulu picnic area on the Sabie River between Skukuza and Lower Sabie. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436825087-U17Q7TKEMJ5F3B4M8RBG/Elephant_Kruger_Marc_Cronje.jpeg Kruger National Park Elephants like this big guy roam all through Kruger, but 7 were famous. Six of the seven tusks from the "Magnificent Seven" big tuskers can be seen at the Leteba Elephant Museum (North region). Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466442631508-2ADQN4Y0PRWHQ9DMQYQV/Cheetah_Kruger_Marc_Cronge.jpg Kruger National Park This beautiful male cheetah was spotted near the Phabeni Gate. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436868482-16LISH926IYXZ91EYZK3/Bateleur_Eagle_Kruger_Marc_Cronje.jpeg Kruger National Park Bateleur eagles love Kruger's Central Grasslands. So do the lions. 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Image: Thanks to Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1588087971581-KW829ISUJVHHNB4H2JAZ/Too-Rare-to-Wear.jpg Kruger National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466453774956-9F1R4U4XAP7Q4Z1UO03A/PA Kruger National Park Kruger National Park is one of the few remaining places to see the endangered African painted dog. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466437543022-FWGOR5KSFDPV952UBMQ8/Zebra_Colt_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje Kruger National Park In Kruger you never know who will be crossing your path. Marc's safari guests met up with this plains zebra mother and colt on a recent safari. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466441067408-QEWM5GYGT4536RM6BR73/MC+Hippos+12983828_10209030547824485_8441503267097489251_o+copy.jpg Kruger National Park A year-round water supply contributes to a wide and wonderful spectrum of life - including mosquitos. Prepare in advance so you can relax and enjoy it all! Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466450840039-BKRMUPDZVY5RYDGIWM4L/White_Rhino_BAby_Kruger_MArc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park If a calf is following its mother it is a white rhino - black rhino mothers push calves to the front. Photo: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466451912108-9Y21FX3O9OG1U6BRLOQ8/Young_Elephants_Kruger_South_Africa_Marc_Cronje.jpg Kruger National Park Bring the family! Kruger National Park is a wonderful safari destination for multi-generational vacations. Image: Marc Cronje, Independent Field Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1466436929084-J95EZKJ79PQ7T9MHT760/Leopard_Kruger_Marc_Cronje.jpg. Kruger National Park Go to South Africa's Kruger National Park and see the big cats for yourself. Marc captured the image of this beautiful leopard "three clicks past Lubye Lubye" Image: MArc Cronje Thanks Marc! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552766755522-UTK7T8UIQGGYUMJTBAC0/Elephant_Wildlife_Photography_Kruger_South_Africa.jpeg Kruger National Park - Wildlife Field Guide: African Elephant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552766922860-WJVD98VY3TXANNNAQ251/Marc%2BCronje%2C%2Bpainted%2Bdog%2C%2Bwildlife%2C%2Bconservation%2C%2BSouth%2BAfrica.jpeg Kruger National Park - Blog: Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide, Marc Cronje Tells All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552766452167-5TJJ7C499GYT1M9X7M3H/Black_Rhino_Etosha_Namibia_Africa_Photographic_Safari.png Kruger National Park - Wildlife Field Guide: African Rhinoceros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552766329379-W82ZJWVW93LEEVOYDTDI/Zebra_Etosha_Namibia_Wildife_Photography.jpg.png Kruger National Park - Wildlife Field Guide: Zebra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1746824131553-SA7YJ5H9EFCRG8U5Z970/MC+PD+Kruger+9.19+69180151_10219492689211481_3771105367493181440_o.jpg Kruger National Park - Wildlife Field Guide: African Painted Dog https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/africa/chobe-national-park daily 0.75 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467550411355-4QJUSDMXBMEPK0PQIHYP/Eles+playing+Chobe+Tobie+1953+dreamstime_s_40140828.jpg Chobe National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464961580330-AEFK8E71DGSOIA9NDSDI/Elephants_Playing_Water_Chobe.jpg Chobe National Park WHY CHOBE NATIONAL PARK? ELEPHANTS! THE LARGEST REMAINING HERDS IN THE WORLD. Image: ©Tobie1953⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464959942220-VWZ9HQC9RK7TSTCU26PI/Cape_Buffalo_Chobe_Wildlife_Photography.jpg Chobe National Park The oxpecker must not have heard about Cape buffalo's limited sense of humor. Image: © HKratky⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464960954736-FM5YCK7NOOFVKAE42YTZ/Savute_Marsh_Chobe_Giraffe_Baby.jpg Chobe National Park Mother and baby giraffe (calf) in the savannah forest of Savute Marsh area, Chobe National Park. ©Prillfoto⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464966637479-BI0P20VVNXHW4GYX7ROA/African_Painted_Dog_Chobe_Botwana.jpg Chobe National Park Chobe National Park is one of the last places to see endangered African painted dogs. Image: ©Ea-4⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464958707384-MCBBFGIFMSU8HNGUCVXE/Elephants_Chobe_National_PArk_Botswana.jpg Chobe National Park Why Chobe National Park? Elephants! The largest remaining herds in the world. Image: ©Mrallen⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464964949547-MLBCK7RJQYR9CVOIZWPX/Plains_Zebra_Chobe_Botswana.jpeg Chobe National Park Discovered to be the longest big mammal migration in Africa : Zebras travel 300 miles (483 km) from Namibia to Botswana - and right through Chobe. See them at the Savute Marsh area. Image: ©Ea-4⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464965597253-YSCWHT4UOLT3QCFBY9CC/Elephants_Water_Chobe_Wildlife_Photography.jpg Chobe National Park Why stay inside the park? Earlier and longer access to the reason you are there: Wildlife! Image: ©Forgiss⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464963494301-TJZ4JCG307JPU0WUMENY/Fish_Eagle_Chobe_Botswana.jpeg Chobe National Park Even if you are not a "birder" some of Chobe's species, like this African fish eagle, are amazing. Image: ©Tobie1953⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464963006676-SZ5RJ1LUXKPBI59ZS6DK/Victoria_Falls_Bostwana.jpg Chobe National Park Victoria Falls (from the Zimbabwe side). A short drive from Chobe National Park. Image: ©Stephanie van Der Vinden⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464968118315-YIYQRMGB28F5MVN78VP2/African_Sunset_Chobe_river.jpg Chobe National Park The river makes Chobe a "don't miss" destination - but you will share it with mosquitos. Prepare before you travel. 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IMAGE: ©MILOSK50⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523307116406-00O2RQA48MO19MNTRVIR/F2.+John+Vater+of+Ceviche+Tours+3+copy+2.jpg Gladden Spit & Silk Cayes - Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1523306874889-9OYIQYKMKHBUVNHC6T3U/1.+WS+Maldives+Krzysztof+Odziomek+dreamstime_s_17693269+copy.jpg Gladden Spit & Silk Cayes - Whale Shark Field Guide https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/north-america/isla-mujeres daily 0.75 2022-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467651709532-PVOQZDXDDT1XBIDYB75R/xIMG+c+Rt+side+screen+shot+.png Isla Mujeres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465505232374-2K8F9KK19625XOD5VR3K/baby_Turtles_Mexico_Photography.jpg Isla Mujeres Newly hatched sea turtles make for open ocean. It may be off-peak for tourists, but May through December is prime sea turtle nesting (and hatching) season - and a great time to visit isla Mujeres. Image: Polina ©RAzazantzeva⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465496004363-9LJ749YH9IK6YTOIJ9CZ/Whale_Shark_Ceviche_Tours_Isla_Mujeres.jpg Isla Mujeres One of the best places on the planet to swim with whale sharks? Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Image: John Vater, Ceviche Tours, Isla Mujeres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465497967735-8SA0BWI051SX4HLVCAD2/Crayola_House_Isla_Mujeres_Mexico.jpg Isla Mujeres Detail of the "Crayola House". Explore Isla Mujeres on foot. The architecture reflects the playful yet thoughtful nature of its people. Image: ©Triciadaniel⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465501758039-9ONRFLB8YEUOAOY5Z7MI/Whale_Shark_marine_Photography.jpg. Isla Mujeres The whale shark's 5-foot (1.5m) mouth looks frightening, but they are gentle krill eaters - not man-eaters. Swimming with them is the experience of a lifetime. Image: ©Richcareyzim⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465501430704-AXFSF5QT2B9HPC15CP92/sailfish_Ceviche_tours_Isla_Mujeres_Mexico.jpg. Isla Mujeres Swimming with sailfish. Why not, asks John Vater of Ceviche Tours. Experience it for yourself! Image: Thanks to John Vater & Ceviche Tours, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465569299313-05LBGW6MKMTCS65G1J6W/Iguana_Isla_Mujeres_Responaible_Tourism.jpg Isla Mujeres Isla Mujeres' ubiquitous Mexican spiny tailed iguana. Do not feed them; they become aggressive beggers. 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Image ©Eddy Galleoti⎮Dreamstime.com https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/asia/hemis-high-altitude-national-park daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467547896212-UO1YH7H3N850DK242DJU/Snowleopard+in+India+16533418094_b7bce1f945_z+copy+2.jpg Hemis High Altitude National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465230913853-LKFRXYJFBSDQ328V1UT2/Hemis_Park_+Ladakh_India Hemis High Altitude National Park An adventure not for the feint of heart: beautiful Hemis High Altitude National Park, Ladakh, India. Image: ©Jukka Palm ⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465231494358-P0UREUGB0EQ3UOF6YCW1/image-asset.jpeg Hemis High Altitude National Park This cat is not easy to find - but the best place to look is Hemis High Altitude Park, Ladakh, India. Image thanks to: Snow Leopard Trust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465231958899-MNUTY2VXDGFOQQEVL9US/image-asset.jpeg Hemis High Altitude National Park Villagers use their sure footed, altitude adapted horses to transport all manner of supplies to their mountain villages. Image: ©Tichonj⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465231269209-JLAUZHEYP8W438H6VNMJ/image-asset.jpeg Hemis High Altitude National Park Tibetan wolf, Long persecuted because of their taste for sheep, villagers are beginning to protect them for wildlife tourists. Image: ©Lukyslukys⎮ Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465231660476-J9I4XET6RX6U00QA6SJU/Festival_Hemis_Monastery_Ladakh_India Hemis High Altitude National Park The victory of good over evil! The festival at Hemis Monastery brings hundreds of people from all over India. 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Image: Tichonj Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465231873728-2PW0JH6DZ24AXR5V3HHR/Hemis_Traditional_House_Ladakh_India.jpg Hemis High Altitude National Park Home stays are another lodging option. This is a typical home near the village of Urutse, Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India. Image: ©Tichonj⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465312421354-ISAVHV0PKIK0D6QO82IG/Stupa_Rumbak_Hemis_India Hemis High Altitude National Park Covering all bases in a harsh land: This stupa on the road to Rumbak combines a traditional Buddhist prayer flag with a ram's skull. Image: ©Tichonj ⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1465232468563-Z4MJNO28W8LLZAMWWRP3/Hemis+Bharal+John+Braid+dreamstime_s_23207485.jpg Hemis High Altitude National Park Bharal or blue sheep, native to Ladakh and the Himalayas, is one of the prey sources for snow leopards. Keeping their wild population healthy keeps the big cats, and the wolves, healthy, too. Image: ©JohnBraid⎮Dreamstime.com https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/south-america/parnaiba-headwaters-national-park daily 0.75 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467728110640-S2Q3PZH5LQ91QWXL608G/x+Maned+Wolf+Charles+Munn+1860788_900+copy.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1475334341127-EQ9B2YUTW73UTJXMQTB7/Parnaiba+Headwaters+National+Park Parnaiba Headwaters National Park THE BRAZILIAN CERRADO, ONE OF THE MOST BIO-DIVERSE ECO-REGIONS ON THE PLANET, HOME TO ENDANGERED MANED WOLF, AND DISAPPEARING FASTER THAN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST ON ITS BORDER. PHOTO: THANKS TO DR.CHARLES A. MUNN III https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346030385-4GFSNJYD4MYTM1QMVX84/maned_wolf_CMunn_Wolf_Camp_Brazil.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park MANED WOLF: SHY, FRUIT LOVING, "FOX-ON-STILTS". PHOTO THANKS TO DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467726665773-OYKHT75F3LUN2MY0OE7F/Cerrado_Grasslands_Parnaiba_National_PArk_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park CAUTIOUS MANED WOLVES LOVE THE CERRADO'S GRASSLANDS BUT MAY STAY CLOSE TO THE TREE LINE DUCKING INTO IT FOR FAST COVER. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346054606-E3X5VGRANHR8REXDUCVK/Capuchin_Einstein_Monkey_Parnaiba_National_Park_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK IS HOME TO "EINSTEIN MONKEYS" THE FAMOUS TOOL USING CAPUCHINS. PHOTO: THANKS TO DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467669880944-1FXBOOPZBO3AI3W3NPVN/Cerrado_Parnaiba_Red_Cliff_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park SOMETIMES BEYOND NOWHERE IS EXACTLY THE RIGHT PLACE TO BE. EXPLORE BRAZIL'S CERRADO IN PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK. PHOTO: THANKS TO DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467664181595-PWJUEMSUXCJD58PWBXEC/Howler_+MonkeyS_CMunn_Parnaiba_Headwaters_National_Park_Brazil.jpg+.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park A CHORUS OF HOWLER MONKEYS IN PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL. PHOTO: CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346116182-D88K8BRX9OJHUS269W0E/Hyacinth_Macaws_Parnaiba_Cerrado_Brazil.jpeg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park HYACINTH MACAWS CRACK NUTS WITH A MIGHTY CRASH! PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A MUNN III & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467660187427-A4DR6HR5XQ5BZL2S2KTI/Maned_Wolf_Wolf_Camps_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park MANED WOLVES COME RIGHT INTO THE WOLF CLIFFS CAMP AT PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A MUNN & SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467662852945-0KVAYYEQDBR5VVY0DVGR/Tufted_Marmoset_Parnaiba_National_Park_Charles_Munn_Brazil.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park A TUFTED MARMOSET IS ONE OF THE MANY SPECIES THAT MAKE ITS HOME IN THE CERRADO. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467663187250-382TJQN4MYYU4UPQTODJ/Maned_Wolf_Brazil_Cerrado_Parnaiba_Headwaters_National_Park_CMunn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park WITHOUT THE CERRADO'S MIX OF WET GRASSLANDS AND FOREST, MANED WOLF AND MANY OTHER SPECIES MAY NOT SURVIVE. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467663693459-6YOTOKXAIAW4VYRCNRJM/image-asset.jpeg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park COMFORTABLE, WELCOMING, AND RUN BY LOCAL PEOPLE, THE WOLF CAMPS PROVE THE POWER OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM TO CHANGE HUMAN LIVES, CONSERVE WILDLIFE, SAFEGUARD HABITAT, AND PRESERVE THE PLANET FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. PHOTO: THANKS TO DR. CHARLES A. MUNN AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1468346149311-8FN7QGV8UHSCT3V9C7YF/Hyacinth_Macaw_Wolf_Camp_Parnaiba_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE TOURISM IN PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK IS HELPING TO STOP THE DECLINE OF ONCE HIGHLY TRAFFICKED HYACINTH MACAWS. PHOTO: CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467663432325-IAY53VZQ0H2ME46PDKZB/Wolf_Camp_Parnaiba_Headwaters_National_Park_Brazil_CMunn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park YOUR MORNING VIEW FROM THE WINDOW AT WOLF CAMPS, PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467669240223-J3GRK6XRFTENLF3Z3MPP/Wolf_Camp_Parnaiba_Brazil.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park WATCHING HYACINTH MACAWS FROM THE BLIND AT WOLF VALLEY CAMP. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467664899270-QTSRKTUX6CJK39XEROK7/Burrowing_Owl_Cerrado_Parnaiba_Brazil_Charles_Munn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park BE WISE! ALWYS DO YOUR VISA, VACCINATION, AND BEST PRACTICES RESEARCH PRIOR TO FINALIZING TRAVEL PLANS. BURROWING OWLS AT PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK. PHOTO: DR. CHARLES A. MUNN III AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1467662975452-BB6O6MEO5LU6GA0SRHB3/Moon_Rise_Wolf_Cliffs_Camp_Parnaiba_Brazil_CMunn.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park THE MOON DUCKS BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN AT THE DAWN OF ANOTHER DAY. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM CAN HELP ENSURE THAT ON THIS DAY THE HUMAN IMPACT ON THE CERRADO IS SUSTAINABLE. THE VIEW FROM WOLF CLIFFS CAMP, PARNAIBA HEADWATERS NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL. PHOTO: DR CHARLES A. MUNN AND SOUTHWILD WOLF CAMPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552764493164-0NY37JV11DW1MYS9Q1N0/Einstein-Capuchin-monkey-Gerrie-Rall-Southwild.jpeg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park - 7 Not-To-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552764871875-GHZ1QWSF3ZQM7P79B4VJ/Hyacinth-Macaw-SouthWild-Wolf-Camp-Brazil.jpeg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park - How a (Former) Wildlife Trafficker & a Biologist are Saving Species https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552765068915-IRV8KI89OQ6WZINSGEIV/Maned%2BWolf_Cerrado_Brazil.jpeg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park - A Field Guide to Maned Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1552765242908-CCWQ1LGXDAI8WTSMKOSH/Wolves_Alaska_Denali_Trekking.jpg Parnaiba Headwaters National Park - 8 Magic Places to See Wolves in the Wild https://www.destinationwildlife.com/wildlife-guides/zebra daily 0.75 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1464486722628-45045MHU04I56VUIHLKS/%23+1+MC+Zebra+%26+colt+2-21-15+10848587_10205901384517358_3567215840431920095_o.jpg Zebra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459381236884-URT6095930V6M96MW9L6/Zebra_Foal_Kruger_Responsible_Tourism_Cronje Zebra - A Field Guide to Zebra Zebra Crossing. A plains zebra mother and foal cross the road in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Image: ©Marc Cronje Independent Field Guide, Kruger National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459859575965-3MYGXPNNBPYC3QI7MQWG/Domestic_Horses_WolfHorse_Outfitters_New_Mexico.jpg Zebra Zebras may look like horses in stripped pajamas but Equus caballus, like these domestic horses in New Mexico, are merely cousins, Image: ©WolfHorse Outfitters, New Mexico, USA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459532457658-916X5I74NFHB0BARAXN1/Zebra_Etosha_Namibia_Wildife_Photography.jpg Zebra Scientists believe a baby zebra imprints on its mother’s unique stripes. Plains zebra. Image: ©R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459385981677-HB4PW4CBHXKX6PGM1AJ8/Mountain_Zebra_Endangered_Palmwag_Namibia.jpg Zebra There may be only 1,300 mountain zebras, like these in Damaraland, Namibia, left in the world. Image: ©R. Kravette at the Palmwag Concession, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459386675882-MM6GVUXE3NH2VKKML9LS/Plains+zebra_Etosha_Namibia.jpg Zebra Springbok and (plains) zebra, comfortable together at Okaukuejo Rest Camp, Etosha National Park, Namibia Image:© R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/766dcbf8-5575-40cb-b22d-194947599386/Grevy%27s+Zebra+Trust+-2.png Zebra - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459705546590-YIDICCMK5DECW4FIRAOE/Grevy%27s_Zebra_Kenya_Samburu_Responsible_Safari.jpg Zebra The Grevy's Zebra Trust, working with partners like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, is making sure this endangered species has a chance for survival. Destination: Samburu National Park, Kenya Image: ©Perszing1982 ⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459387534669-DHBLBGXQQLKRRXL1YAKB/Plains_Zebra_Chestnut_Patch_Wildlife_Photography.jpg Zebra When zebras sleep or rest on the ground, they fold their legs under them - a special callous called a "chestnut" has evolved on the upper inside part of their leg to protect their skin from being cut by sharp hooves. Plains zebra Image: ©R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459874124407-ZNTZ5BEEB6FN8P54OAY6/Plains_Zebra_Baby_Foal_Kruger_South_Africa.jpg Zebra Plains zebra: Even on this young foal, the stripes around his belly are obvious, as are the shadow stripes between the black. Destination: Kruger National Park, South Africa. Image: ©Marc Cronje Independent Field Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459860405950-TZOFRW2ATX2K8FRL44OR/Mountain_Zebra_Identification_Namibia.jpg Zebra Mountain Zebras have distinct white bellies - with a dividing line. They have a brown patch on their nose and stripes all the way down to their hooves. Image: R.Kravette Destination: Palmwag, Namibia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459813318559-ZVNGU5XMH8YHLM13AV6D/Grevy%27s_Zebra_Wildlife_Conservation_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra Grevy's zebra is noted for its beautiful coloring - their stripes are thin and delicate and especially evident on their flanks. Their bellies are pure white. Image: ©Ciolca⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459387635686-M05RN0CP9QRASFHYV46C/Plains_Zebra_Baby_Namibia_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra Young zebras are kept away from other herd members for a few days after they are born. Image: ©L. Medley Destination: Etosha National Park, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459391817461-Y6FYJ3CIR1M6P2GQ12Z5/Zebra_Namibia_Wildlife_Resposible_Safari.jpg Zebra Zebras like to rest their heads on each other neck's maybe to keep watch in both directions. They aso like to roll around in the dust - in this case giving their white sections a distinctly red hue. Image: ©L. Medley Destination: Etosha National Park, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459391983828-XK9HOC8JD8WLV4XVN7DA/Plains_Zebra_Kruger_South_Africa_Responsible_Safari.jpg Zebra Zebras communicate with an almost "barking" sound. Plains zebra, Image: ©Marc Cronje, Independent Field guide, African wildlife specialist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459392680524-DD1PYAJEPROCZW3D0B3N/Mountain_Zebra_Namibia_Responsible_Safari.jpg Zebra Mountain zebra trotting over the rocky, dry ground near the Palmwag Lodge in Damaraland, Namibia. Image: ©L. Medley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459385688897-CSC6XXEFR5I05JID5PXO/Mountain_Zebra_Damaraland_Palmwag_Namibia.jpg Zebra Early one morning we stood on a hill top and watched the valley fill up with mountain zebras. Image: ©R. Kravette Destination: Near the Palmwag Lodge, Damaraland, Namibia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459865972074-6P5PW5QC54OAFI4T5XAP/Namibia_PAlmwag_Responsible_Tourism_Safari.jpg Zebra Gina points out some wildlife while Connie and Marc Cronje, our safari field guide and Erwin, the Palmwag Lodge guide watch. Image: ©R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459706257741-W85TMRXGES739IX1V0ZL/Tanzania_Ngorongoro_Conservation_Area_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in Tanzania is famous for their water birds as well wildlife. Image: ©Blossfeldia⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459627432102-SBNW1PMB2TN3G9RDT5DU/Lions_Etosha_Namibia_Wildlife_Photography.jpg Zebra We counted 17 lions in this pride, including 2 huge males and 5 cubs. Just finishing up a kill, they were all lounging around this waterhole. Destination: Etosha National Park. Image © L. Medley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459629731881-OSBNPZUTDD10SNBOFL3S/Leopard_Kruger_South_Africa_Responsible_Safari.jpg Zebra Leopard resting. Destination: Kruger National Park, South Africa. To the delight of his clients, Marc seems to have a sixth sense as to where to find these gorgeous cats. Photo: ©MArc Cronje, Independent Field guide, African wildlife specialist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459544170132-TA2MW35WUPJDLLGMIY76/Kenya_Camel_Safari_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra A Lewa Wildlife Conservancy camel safari is an unforgettable experience.Image: ©Americanspirit⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459945719349-GCHJ1WAPKXHQASN29LRX/Desert_Giraffes_Palmwag_Namibia_Responsible_Safari.jpg Zebra We saw lots of giraffe including some very young ones around the acacia trees growing along the trickle of river in the Palmwag Concession lands around the lodge. Image: R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459946503289-3M4HO3DD3MD086ESVWB9/Kudu+Male_Namibia.jpg Zebra Kudu, like this big male are easy to spot at Palmwag. This guy had quite a harem nearby. Destination: Palmwag Lodge, Damaraland, Namibia. Image:© R. Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459780327082-BQP8QKRJJSZA1ZPF4APM/Plains_Zebra_Identification_Etosha_Namibia.jpg Zebra Plains Zebra Identification: 1. Striped bellies! 2. Shadow stripes between the black. 3. Smooth neck (mountain zebras have dewlaps) 3. Smaller ears than mountain or Grevy's zebra. The nose is black ( no brown coloring above it). Image: R.Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459782121888-P57T1HAIEKVXP1K7GDWJ/Cheetah_Serengeti_Tanzania_AvianAdventures.jpg Zebra Tanzania's Serengeti is famous for their migrating wildebeest and zebras. And where there are large groups of prey animals, predators, like these endangered cheetah, are sure to follow. Image: G. Griffiths Avian Adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459782547163-FXCITA30WSSV6XAF5L64/elephants_Kidepo_Uganda_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra Elephants in the Kidepo Valley National Park. Image: ©Albertoloyo ⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459783028422-V0X43NB06GS9NDAJEE0S/Gorongosa_Mozambique_Responsible_Tourism.jpg Zebra One of the first wildlife parks in Africa, Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique and its wildlife are coming back after years of war. Your visit here is a real boost for wildlife conservation, economic stability, and peace. Image: ©Nicolas De Corte⎮ Dreamstime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459783729585-B8GL8QGJ882JBIOTS78C/Pata_Monkey_+Kidepo_Uganda.jpg Zebra The patas monkey lives in dry, semi-arid regions like Uganda's Kidepo National Park. They are fast runners because of their especially long limbs and short digits. Image ©Albertloyo⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459784988300-RXCCVVURBIPOJI4HLW6O/Hippos_Caprivi_Strip_Namibia_Hippopotomus_Safari.jpg Zebra Namibia is known as arid semi-desert and desert, but the Caprivi Strip, a 280 mile (451 km) pan handle that runs between the boarders of Angola and Botswana, is wet and lush - and is home to hippos as well as zebras. Image: ©Carlos Neto⎮Dreamstim.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459779027891-OQW86RLLXPNDSWCMNHWD/Mountain_Zebra_Identification_Palmwag_Namibia.jpg Zebra Mountain Zebra Identification: 1. White bellies are your first tip. 2. Look for single thin black stripe down middle. 3. Dewlap under the throat (only zebra species with this characteristic) 4. Very wide stripes across flank (Cape mountain zebra has widest rump stripes) 5. No shadow stripes between black. 6. Muzzle has a chestnut colored patch on top of black nose. 7. Leg stripes are pronounced all the way down to hooves (on plains zebras they fade out at the bottom) Destination: Palmwag Concession, Damaraland, Namibia Photo: ©L. Medley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459626763358-MZ2GNKSVSZL7DC5N0U7C/Rock_Hyrax_Dassie_Augrabies_Falls_South_Africa.jpg Zebra The boardwalk (wheelchair accessible) along the Falls is a perfect place to watch rock hyrax families. They are completely relaxed and ready for their close-up. Photo: ©L.Medley Destination:Augrabies Falls, South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459781238485-P5Z2M06H3G3TH5EZX3MD/Identify_Grevy%27s_Zebra_Samburu_Kenya.jpg Zebra Grevy's Zebra Identification: 1. White belly 2. Thin delicate stripes with no shadow between. 3. Big ears! 4. Chestnut and white patch on muzzle, black nose. Destination: Samburu district, Kenya Image: ©Nyiragongo70⎮Dreamstine.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1459774477408-3WUJIMIHNB3BVR5500P4/Giraffe_Samburu_Kenya_Responsible_Wildlife_Travel.jpg Zebra In the Samburu District you may also see reticulated giraffes. Giraffes have 2 to 5 ossicones (horn made of cartilage), See: our Wildlife Guide: Giraffe for more. This guy has one ossicone between the eyes. The yellow "dust" may be pollen from acacia flowers. The bird is a red-billed oxpecker looking for ticks. 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Who knows what wonderful experiences lie ahead? And by visiting them in a responsible way we help to ensure their survival. The bush it is walking toward is called "Damara Euphorbia", or locally, "elephant mattress", because elephants like to sleep on it - but it is highly toxic to humans. IMAGE: ©R. 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Our stories have certainly been entwined with this shy, brave, resourceful, playful, serious, loyal, family-oriented animal ever since. Image: ©GLENNAGAL⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477862417392-86KC4UA8OD1CB73NO8J1/Gray-wolf-in-winter.jpeg Gray Wolf Wolves would rather avoid than interact with humans.. Image: ©TWILDLIFE⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1589394418654-2RVCZ3SSNIF9UYVFF2K5/Wolf-pups-howling-springtime-montana.jpg Gray Wolf Much like human infants, wolf pups can be noisy, howling at almost anything, anytime. After a few months, they learn their packmates’ voices and proper communication rules. This was taken near a den site in Montana. Image:: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIMEMAGEO.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477862078587-XU9FIUO8KSIYWSTQF4E4/Endangered_Red_Wolf.jpeg Gray Wolf The endangered Red Wolf is a related, but distinct species, not a subspecies of the Gray Wolf. Image: ©JEAN-EDUARD ROZEY⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477861467670-T0HXUZK9MC119NM9RPK0/Aimee_Kravette_Dogs_Canyon_California.jpeg Gray Wolf The main differnce between domestic dogs and their wolf cousins comes from their brains. Even in “the wild” our adored pets are just not as mature as wild wolves. Image: ©Roberta Kravette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1589394217448-H5I9D602CLTYQ1DDXNSQ/Gray-wolf-in-autumn-forest.jpg Gray Wolf The IUCN designation of 'LEAST CONCERN' does not mean, "NO CONCERN NECESSARY." Wolf numbers are difficult to assess and vary greatly from source to source. Is this fellow still alive? It was photographed in Alaska’s Denali National Park, where hunting is still allowed and popular. Image: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477863553026-8KM60GAKG93TYCGV3CNV/wild-wolf-portrait-minnesota.jpeg Gray Wolf This fellow was photographed in Minnesota, where sport hunting wolves is still banned (2025). However, wolves can be killed there by authorities or others in defense of humans or livestock. Image: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477917172225-FPRNQ82ZHEL1CDCZANTM/wild-wolves-with-carcass-photography-yellowstone.jpeg Gray Wolf The Trophic Cascade Effect: Notice the tall grass at the water’s edge of this stream in Yellowstone National Park. The presence of wolves helps to keep ungulates (deer, elk etc) from over-grazing open areas, including river and stream banks. This strengthens the banks, keeping the water contained and flowing. IMAGE: KAR PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477863936344-HE99TCYMWC0TLGJD62M5/Isle-royale-michigan-wolves.jpeg Gray Wolf View of Isle Royale National Park from Michigan’s Brockway Mountain Drive. Wolves walked across an ice bridge to the island over 50 years ago. IMAGE: ©BONITA CHESHIER⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478003707442-B8KZVHV8155S246RE0TH/Dead-wolf-izmylova-moscow-russia.jpeg Gray Wolf Wolves are still enthusiastically hunted in Russia. This pelt was found in Izmylova Park (market) in Moscow. Image: ©JULIA161⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485464541916-R6JD5PF3EMW56BYHEU7S/wolf-in-denali-national-park-alaska.jpeg Gray Wolf The photographer was biking in Alaska’s Denali National Park when he spotted this wild Gray Wolf watching. Man and wolf parted ways without incident. Image: Thanks to © Ian A. Johnson, LIFE, WILDLIFE AND WILD-LIFE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478459509138-QQ6ZH07RCVUXUT6WFEQY/Mexican-gray-wolf-living-desert-california.jpeg Gray Wolf Captive breeding programs, like this one at the Living Desert in Palm Springs, California, are helping to save the Mexican Gray Wolf from extinction. Image : ©Lon Dean⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478542271837-3X3QWOC5Q80TWGLJTKIA/bull-elk-yellowstone.jpeg Gray Wolf “Trophy” animals don’t interest wolves; they are far too dangerous. Wolves prey on the weak, sick, and young, leaving the biggest and best to breed, and strengthening the herd. IMAGE. ©MALISSA SCHALKE⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477915464439-198FDUPP2D09LZJ76ON4/Gray-wolf-europe-responsible-tourism.jpeg Gray Wolf Thanks to the European Union Habitat Directive of 1992, Grey Wolves, bears, lynx, and other species are returning to Europe. ©GRAHAMTAYLOR ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477916247948-I8O16FWMJO80VY932ADQ/Gray-wolf-walking-in-stream-minnesota.jpeg Gray Wolf Lone Gray Wolves, like this one in Northern Minnesota, might travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles to find a mate. IMAGE: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478528198880-MUJR3VSUPVMDZN4NBXCF/Black-wolf-looking-at-you.jpg Gray Wolf All black coloring may have been a result of wolf/domestic dog mating 30,000 years ago. IMAGE: ©LYNN BYSTROM⎮DREAMSTIME.COM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477915595139-Y9KJCOHOIVLLXXCOMJA4/wolf_mother_pup_sun.jpeg Gray Wolf Wolf pups are dependent on their mothers and the pack for at least a year, but they begin to join the hunt at 6 to 7 months old. Wolves are social, playful animals that seek out the company of their packs throughout their lives. IMAGE: ©DESIGNPICSSUB⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477916047772-V9L551H7ASX77E3RWWTB/Wolf-pup-exploring-in-springtime.jpeg Gray Wolf The entire pack, both male and female, care for the curious and playful cubs. Like young adults, yearlings sometimes are :employed” as babysitters. Image: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1589394747598-KZNQIYDAXUGY8KJSZBP8/Gray-wolf-fishing-Alaska-Tongas-National-Park.jpg Gray Wolf Wolves in certain areas are fish eaters, especially in Alaska where some have developed a hearty appetite for fresh salmon, . IMAGE: © VANGOPHOTOS⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477918395774-8UKZIKFHUAHI9SRK0RZ1/Wolf-pack-snow-minnesota.jpeg Gray Wolf Wolves are social animals. Play behavior, both alone and with pack members, has been widely documented. This play helps to define authority and strengthens bonds among the pack. Photographed in Northern Minnesota. Image: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478543810632-54I8SCP2XLZKQ63CNPBW/Wolf_Howling_alone.jpeg Gray Wolf Howling is a means of communication sometimes used to locate the pack if a member gets separated. Image: ©TWILDLIFE⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477928528760-MAIOJJZONO1K17T032KU/Golan-heights-isreal-hiking-nature-wildlife.jpeg Gray Wolf Isreal’s Golan Heights may be a surprising place to look for wolves, but before the recent war (2025) they were well documented there, especially in the peopleless areas around the mine fields.Image: ©LEONID SPEKTOR⎮ DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478546778999-FV16XLBDPT9FCXOVR4LV/Mexican-gray-wolf-reintroduction-new-mexico.jpeg Gray Wolf Mexican Gray wolves are beginning to make a comeback thanks to captive breeding and release programs, but pushback is strong, and progress is very slow due to hunting and poaching. IMAGE: ©RALPH BRANNAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477918047889-BWFZI0KKTMMHM0N35YH1/Wild-gray-wolf-showing-affection.jpeg Gray Wolf Gray Wolves can be very affectionate and playful among pack members, some mate for life. Mourning for a member who has died is well documented in Yellowstone National Park where the study now spans generations of wolves.Image: ©RADEMAKERFOTOGRAFIE⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477917968353-NYPZ3SXFSC8GVAYSVMCX/Yellowstone-gray-wolf-wildlife-tourism.jpeg Gray Wolf The wolves in Yellowstone have made an amazing recovery and are helping researchers define just how important apex predators are to healthy ecosystems. Look for them in the Lamar Valley . ©SILVERPINERANCH⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477917871661-6PW3AB7Y0JDFN4FEURUA/Yellowstone-National-Park-Bison-Calf-Winter.jpeg Gray Wolf Only particular Yellowstone wolf packs prey on bison, an animal many times their size. The bison-hunting packs work together and target the sick, weak, starving, or young calves called red-dogs because of their color. IMAGE: ©BIRDIEGAL717⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477920122159-I3MRIVJ3QFHZQA71LVMW/wild-gray-wolf-in-sweden-with-violet-flowers Gray Wolf Sweden is one of the European countries that has been benefiting economically from a rise in wildlife tourism thanks to rewilding. Many tour companies now offer wolf or moose safaris. IMAGE: ©KJETIL KOLBJORNSRUD⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478537358608-KNU1RNZ0E9LFS0XJZ0GZ/Moose.sweden-in-forest.peg Gray Wolf In Sweden, these animals are locally called “elk” and also “King of the Forest!”, but are the same species, Alces Alces, as moose in the United State. Image: ©NILSZ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477920438943-JRRG1ZSC574QDQ7MGVKV/prince-of-wales-island-alaska%2Cpeg Gray Wolf Aerial view of Prince of Wales Island, part of the Alexander Archipelago, a mosaic of islands that form Alaska’s Inside Passage, and is home to the Alexander Archipelago Wolf. IMAGE: ©IZANBAR⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1479134397589-JCW9P7E2FM9U166N56I4/Tongass-National-Forest-Temperate-rainforest-old-growth-+Alaska+.jpeg Gray Wolf The unique ecology of the Tongass National Forest’s old-growth, temperate rainforest creates an ecosystem not found anywhere else in the world. Image: ©LINDA BAIR⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1479133998387-IZD1VOAFJUZK7HZMXSUB/Humpback-whale-Prince-of-wales-island.jpeg Gray Wolf Humpback whale breaching in the waters off Prince of Wales Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485464005427-UBVQ2515DV4CRTWXVS0C/Grey-wolf-denali-national-park+jpg Gray Wolf No matter how much a wolf resembles that four-footed friend sitting at your feet, remember that they are wild animals. Protect them and yourselves with wildlife watching responsible practices: Never feed or entice, and keep your distance. Image.: ©JEFFERY MCGRAW⎮DREAMSTIME.COM IMAGE: ©GLENNAGAL⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477925515133-3X10U8O0OK4IQ6HGIEWQ/Portrait-of-an-arctic-wolf.jpeg Gray Wolf The smaller ears and nose of the Arctic Wolf are adaptations to help keep warm in sub-zero temperatures. The waterproof outer layer of their thick coat is another adaptation. Arctic wolves have been known to use the same den sites generation after generation, possibly over centuries.. IMAGE: ©ERICLEFRANCAIS⎮DEAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478449813208-WAQJDZ6XMU36G2F0U4M8/lone-wolf-in-yellowstone-national-park.jpeg Gray Wolf The Northwest Wolf, sometimes called Mackenzie Valley Wolf, Canadian Timber or Rocky Mountain Wolf, was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park from its more Northern range. Image: COURTESY OF KAR PHOTOGRAPHY. Read their interview and see more KAR photography HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478458453811-F5OKOK8KQS7UUOOIUNOX/wolf-with-deer-carcass-minnesota.jpeg Gray Wolf Pack leaders eat first, usually choosing the heart or liver. Wolves, like this one in Minnesota, seek out the weak, sick, or smaller animals as prey. Note this deer’s small body and antler size. . IMAGE: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIMES.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478546840768-74OOT22654KXL8H3EIQY/Mexican-gray-wolf.jpeg Gray Wolf The Mexican Gray Wolf is making a comeback, but it is not out of the proverbial woods yet. Active opposition to their reintroduction by ranchers, sometimes manifesting in poaching, hunting, and trapping, especially by those using Federal lands to graze livestock, remains strong. The economic benefits of responsible wildlife tourism in New Mexico and Arizona may help. IMAGE: ©GNAGEL⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1479132752039-V4OAH00AKD64EA3VZMAZ/Alexander-Archipelago-wolf-Tongass-national-Forest-Alaska.jpeg Gray Wolf The Alexander Archipelago Wolf is an adept swimmer and fish-eater. Up to 20% of their diet is salmon (recent studies reveal that sea otter is also a mainstay). Declared a subspecies in 1937, its status is under scrutiny as new mitochondrial DNA evidence points to a close relationship to CANIS LUPUS NUBILUS, the Great Plains Wolf. Image: ©JORN VANGOIDTSENHOVEN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478456124799-TRSDH1EZ62Y8XJNQW12E/Carpathian-mountains-wolf-pack.jpeg Gray Wolf The Carpathian Mountains of Romania are a good place to look for wild Eurasian Wolves IMAGE: ©Silviu Matae⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478455245213-C81PX6P2YOO9TJ67BRRN/Wild-tundra-wolf-in-finland.jpeg Gray Wolf Finland’s wonderful policy of open lands encourages people to go out and (respectfully) enjoy them. The Finnish are not, however, wolf enthusiasts. The local economic benefits. Responsible wildlife tourism may help. This image was captured in Northern Finland. Image: ©HANNU KANERVA⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477946707438-ZUSJW6I4HN4KCOBE0FZA/Wild-Russian-wolf-in-Yaroslavl.jpeg Gray Wolf In Russia, wolves, like this one photographed in Yaroslavl, are greatly feared and avidly hunted. IMAGE: ©SALAZKIN VLADIMIR⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478454581925-7A4JC0373QF5G3NVLRUF/Wild-apennine-wolves-italy.jpeg Gray Wolf Wild Apennine or Italian Wolves near Abruzzo, Italy. Lake Barrea is in the background. IMAGE: ©theripper⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478453652983-JNQXZO9ZULQUOMAH7ITB/Indian-wolf-image-endangered-species.jpeg Gray Wolf The Indian Wolf, although protected, is widely persecuted (hunted, poisoned) and can reasonably be found only in Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahyda Pradesh Region, India Image: ©BAYAEV71⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478453692045-VJ3TX5F9JLDDYWNU6L50/Indian-wolf-in-village.jpeg Gray Wolf Indian wolves are considered vermin in many villages. An unfortunate reputation for attacking livestock and children has made conservation of the species challenging. IMAGE: ©SHARIQKHAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477925888691-LE7U1PGQTPBKV8DR4EZR/Tibetan-wolf-himalayan.jpeg Gray Wolf In their high-altitude home in the Himalayas, Snow Leopard conservation efforts have also benefited the wolves. IIMAGE: ©LUKAS BLAZEK⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478452290221-K04V1VZY87SG5UEFPON5/Iberian-wolves-in-winter-spain.jpeg Gray Wolf Sierra de la Culebra, near Zamora, Spain, is one of the best places to find wild Iberian Wolves. Wolf-watching tours were becoming popular; however, there is strong pushback in some villages regarding the reintroductions. The region is also home to wild boar, Roe Deer, Wild cat, Golden Eagles, and more Image: ©RAMON CARRETERO⎮ DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478452228220-67W3RV81EDX3A06KCZEO/Iberian-wolf-in-zamora-spain.jpeg Gray Wolf Economic benefits of wildlife tourism are helping Iberian Wolves, but pushback from local villagers is making their survival questionable. IMAGE: ©RAMON CARRETERO⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478546902617-42D3UGE2IUJP440CD90J/Wild_Wolf_Forest_Minnesota_Outdoorsman_Photography.jpeg Gray Wolf WILD WOLVES ARE ELUSIVE AND CAMERA SHY, BUT DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU FROM A WOLF TREKKING ADVENTURE. THEY LIVE IN SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NATURAL PLACES ON THE PLANET. AND YOUR WOLF WATCHING EXPERIENCE CAN HELP SAVE THEIR LIVES. 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IMAGE: © IZANBAR⎮ DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1483983943748-YTGLZHB8YLOH1I6BDSWM/Klawock-Harbor-Prince-of-Wales-Island-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop ABSORB THE PEACE AND SERENITY OF THE COMMUNITY OF KLAWOCK'S BEAUTIFUL HARBOR, THEN HEAD INTO TOWN FOR A LOOK AT TOTEMS THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HAVE RAISED ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND FOR CENTURIES. IMAGE: THANKS TO THE ALASKA FACEBOOK PAGE IMAGES. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1483984069337-OXVEIOSR0RODDF5JIG1Z/Humpback-whale-Prince-of-Wales-island-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop HUMPBACK WHALES COME CLOSE TO SHORE TO FEAST IN THE WATERS OFF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. WATCH THEM FROM LAND OR CATCH A RIDE WITH ONE OF THE ISLAND'S MANY FISHING BOAT CAPTAINS. IMAGE: © AMBER NICHOLS ⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1540818930617-ZJEGD1U5Y8R7SBM1DQ64/Prince-of-Wales-Island-Totems-Klawock-StephanieJurries.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop IMAGINE A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN FIND 800 YEARS OLD TREES, AND A 10,000-YEAR OLD CULTURE, AS WELL AS FISH EATING GRAY WOLVES - THAT PLACE IS PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. IMAGE: STEPHANIE JURRIES, EMERALD ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1483989211355-LVQNH66FQRY7EVTF8UG4/Alexander-Archipelago-Wolf-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop PRINCE OF WALES IS HOME TO THE THREATENED SWIMMING & FISHING ALEXANDER ARCHIPELAGO GRAY WOLF. IMAGE: ©Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven⎮dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1483984968778-EXO9UHR58WG4ZRPVEPGR/Beaver-Falls-Interpretive-trail-prince-of-Wales-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop THE ACCESSIBLE RAISED WAKWAYS, LIKE THE BEAVER FALLS INTERPRETIVE TRAIL, MAKE EXPLORING PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ENJOYABLE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. IMAGE: THANKS TO JFIMAGES01. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485113022835-86VFRT2QZ99AJXXVK6RR/1.+xBLK+BEAR+PRINCE+OF+WALES+BROOKLYNBOY321dreamstime_s_79886466+copy.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop - Wildlife and Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485113032152-ITL0ZJFK8I4T5MZ9QUAV/1.xBeaver+Falls+Interpretive+trail++copy+%281%29.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop - Don't Miss This! Things to Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485393248511-9OBTMBKNAR1AIHF17QXA/13.+xBear+Welcome+Inn+IMG_0442-2.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop - Logistics: How, When, Where https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485465361408-GPJP1NTZELY23JR5SE8V/Responsibility+Venn+Diagram.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop - How to Be A Welcome Guest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485393392256-HH2AUP5UCRS6EWO1G73O/x+AlaskaMap+copy.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop - Some Final Advice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1483991693027-H4KNN8JWGZB7YEWGKN8O/Sunset-Craig-Prince-of-Wales-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: The Scoop ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL Sunset OVER THE WATER at craig, prince of wales island, alaska. Image: Thanks to Luke. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/north-america/prince-of-wales-island-logisitics daily 0.75 2025-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485790606893-EJMSH4I3GTB1PAHUA2S8/xPOW+Izanbar+dreamstime_s_32149917+copy.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484601269521-YNS3W3UZGBKQ0LJ8L68A/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND FROM THE AIR. FLY OR TAKE THE INTER-ISLAND FERRY FROM KETCHIKAN. IMAGE: ©IZANBAR ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484602965116-079MBGJ3TRG2KJHT62P8/AlaskaMap.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND IS AT THE SOUTHERN MOST TIP OF THE STATE, IT IS PART OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE, THE "GATEWAY TO ALASKA" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484600825194-JNNW5LMZDBY972FM3H2C/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics ENJOY THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF PRINCE OF WHALES ISLAND FROM THE FERRY - AND DO NOT MISS THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE: HUMPBACK WHALE, PORPOISE, AND INNUMERABLE SEA BIRDS. IMAGE: THANKS TO JFIMAGES01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484601522818-3FP5WE0NB4E83OZFHD8J/Taquam+Airlines+PoW+Alaska+12508890_10153758452881885_602304610583390553_n.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics GETTING TO THE ISLAND BY AIR IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. IMAGE BY EXIT186IMAGERY.COM COURTESY OF TAQUAN AIR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484603227916-DWGJSDYO8N2F3CR91TKD/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE SCENIC BY-WAY ZIG-ZAGS THE LEGNTH OF THE ISLAND WITH 260 MILES OF MOSTLY PAVED ROADS. IT CONNECTS ALMOST ALL OF THE ISLAND'S COMMUNITIES. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484606199465-239LJY2RCQ8V6SXLLWV3/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics LOOKING AT THE VIEW FROM WHALE POINT CABI AND ONE OF THE CARS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS TO LEASE. THE 260-MILE SCENIC BY-WAY, WILL BRING YOU THROUGH SOME BREATH-TAKING COUNTRY. IMAGE: THE WHALE POINT CABIN, COFFMAN COVE, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484743834741-TDY31FXBHWH9FPMJOW8F/xWelcome+Inn+Bed+%26+Breakfast-2.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics WHEN YOU ARE ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY. YOUR HOSTS AT THE WELCOME INN, TIM AND TERESA, TAKE GOOD SUCH CARE OF YOU, INCLUDING TERESA'S FAMOUS HOME-COOKED MEALS, YOU MAY NEVER WANT TO LEAVE! IMAGE: COURTESY OF THE WELCOME INN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484746819878-NYKOUPT34BKT2WBKD2W8/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics WINDOWS REFLECT THE AWESOME VIEWS FROM THE PORCH AT WHALE POINT CABINS, COFFMAN COVE. IMAGE: WHALE POINT CABINS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484744766313-5NN9J70BLL4BMVLDA0TX/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE PENINSULA AT CRAIG, PRINCE OF WALES LARGEST CITY FROM THE AIR. IMAGE: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484744711784-E01AVKN6M75GZINLN7HE/Fish+and+Chicks+truck+14068132_1080413665361724_7536953764732849723_n.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics FRESH SEAFOOD CHOWDER IS JUST ONE OF THE HOME-COOKED DISHES FROM THE FISH & CHICKS FOOD TRUCK - (YES IT IS AN ACTUAL FOOD TRUCK! ) IN CRAIG. IMAGE: FISH & CHICKS FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484742467903-9842N93I7XEIGHXJ7ORW/xThorn+Bay+Tom+Howley+FB+11892231_10153613234411457_2607410493446915292_n.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics "THE CLAW" THE WORLD'S LARGEST LOG HANDLING GRAPPLES ONCE LIFTED 5 TON OLD-GROWTH LOGS. NOW RETIRED, IT WELCOMES YOU TO THORNE BAY. HIKE THE NEAR-BY TRAILS TO EXPERIENCE THE AMAZING GIANT RAINFOREST TREES THIS WAS ONCE USED TO HARVEST. IMAGE: TOM HOWLEY, visiting from Sante Fe, TEXAS. Says Tom, "It's beautiful up there!" THAT'S HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE THEMA PLANKING AT THE TOP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484743874472-KKILW4MY82YX4GPDXAQH/xxBear+Welcome+Inn+IMG_0442-2.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics WELCOME TO THE WELCOME INN, THORNE BAY! IMAGE THANKS TO TERESA AT THE WELCOME INN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484605597151-SIEGYGAJHRBJ59WTZIXQ/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE VIEW FROM THE PORCH AT WHALE POINT CABIN, COFFMAN COVE. HUMPBACKS BUBBLE FEEDING IN THE BAY. IMAGE: THANKS TO WHALE POINT CABIN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484748051896-SYRK2NZGANQX0CQK8JND/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics KLAWOCK IS ACTUALLY ANOTHER SMALL ISLAND ACCESSIBLE BY ROAD BRIDGE FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES 'MAIN LAND" THE OLD FISH CANNERY LOOKS OUT OVER THE BAY AND SOME BREATH-TAKING MOUNTAIN SCENERY. IMAGE: KLAWOCK COMMUNITY FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484681135214-HJ61RDB3REXAEZ41AMEI/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE FIREWEED LODGE, KLAWOCK. FAMILY FRIENDLY, FULL SERVICE INCLUDING CAPTAINED BOATS FOR WHALE WATCHING ETC. IMAGE: FIREWEED LODGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484760172028-MGTDB79IKLDS3ULI8FRR/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE RED BAY LAKE RENTAL CABIN IS ONE OF MANY FOREST SERVICE RUSTIC CABINS AVAILABLE FOR RENT. IMAGE: COURTESY OF LUKE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484745096365-FL4UH8GEBHNEL6JP4MN8/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics CRAB SO FRESH IT WAS SWIMMING AN HOUR AGO AT THE WELCOME INN AT THORNE BAY, JUST ONE OF TERESA'S FABULOUS MEALS, CONSUMED WHILE LOOKING OUT OVER THE BAY, OF COURSE! IMAGE: COURTESY OF WELCOME INN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484759857566-BGD7CV9UP172XGAIWFP6/DOCK+SIDE+DESERT+13615260_1763886213892824_3181864945147528266_n.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE RIGHT-FROM-THE-WATER FISH, INCLUDING SUSHI, AND BURGERS ARE GREAT AT THE DOCKSIDE CAFE IN CRAIG BUT DO NOT MISS THEIR HOME MADE PIES AND DESERTS ! IMAGE:DOCKSIDE CAFE. NOTE: DOCKSIDE CAFE WAS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS, WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY THEY ARE COMING BACK STRONG IN SPRING 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484758041909-Q8DBWLBV2YNRWKN654FG/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE BEARS ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ENJOYING THE FRESH LOCAL BLUEBERRIES ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. IMAGE: THE ALASKA LODGE AND RETREAT IN COFFMAN COVE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484754673374-QVH19F3YGKW07NHU69I6/Fish+and+Chicks+truck+14068132_1080413665361724_7536953764732849723_n.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics FAST FOOD IS NOT LIKE THIS ON THE MAINLAND! DROP BY AND CATCH THE DAILY SPECIALS AT THE THE FISH & CHICKS FOOD TRUCK IN CRAIG. 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Things to Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485464937880-JSHXJMYT5Q0U0C63OMZE/Responsibility+Venn+Diagram.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics - How to Be A Welcome Guest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485437795242-DX79EU8KFPBS05AX81BV/x+AlaskaMap+copy.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics - Some Final Advice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484764242476-GR9SHRRHWS38OJ2GQZV6/image-asset.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Island Logistics THE OLD GROWTH RAINFOREST OF TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, BEARS, WOLVES, EAGLES, OTTERS, AND WHALES, GOOD FOOD, AND STRANGER WHO BECOME FAMILY - TOP IT OFF BY A RAINBOW AND THIS MUST BE PARADISE: PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, ALASKA. IMAGE: SAM SAWYER VIA THIS ALASKAN LIFE FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.destinationwildlife.com/destination/north-america/prince-of-wales-island-wildlife daily 0.75 2025-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1485789628248-Q4W1K75WI0DNDIIE08S7/1.+xBLK+BEAR+PRINCE+OF+WALES+BROOKLYNBOY321dreamstime_s_79886466.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484092909817-098BBHHNKOVK7NVJRRZM/BLACK-BEAR-PRINCE-OF-WALES-ISLAND-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds A BLACK BEAR CHECKS OUT THE FISHING OPPORTUNITY ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. THERE ARE NO BROWN (GRIZZLY) OR POLAR BEARS ON THE ISLAND. IMAGE: ©BROOKLYNBOY ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484142722615-TP5KBXXA3K0U1SREKTR6/ORCA-COFFMAN-COVE-ALASKA-WHALE-POINT-CABIN.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds A WILD ORCA GREETS VISITORS TO THE WHALE POINT CABIN AT COFFMAN COVE. IMAGE: TAKEN BY A VISITOR, COURTESTY OF WHALE POINT CABIN, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484144293438-RZHMK7AZ3Z2RHKAQCS72/KLAWOCK-PRINCE-OF-WALES-ISLAND-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds THE WATER'S EDGE, LIKE THIS BEAUTIFUL SPOT AT KLAWOCK, IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SEE WILDLIFE. FIND A COMFORTABLE SPOT, SIT QUIETLY, AND ENJOY WHAT NATURE PRESENTS. IMAGE: THANKS TO BONNIE CHRISTINE AND ALASKA LIFE FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484144457885-3QX5JKG7V25WHQOUYNHL/BLACK-BEAR-CUB-WILDLIFE-PHOTOGRAPHY-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds ANYWHERE THE SALMON OR BERRIES ARE FOUND, SO ARE THE BEARS! ENJOY THE VIEW, BUT ALWAYS STAY WELL BACK FROM BLACK BEARS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CUBS ARE NEAR. IMAGE ©JORN VANGOLDSTENHOVEN ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484143588065-XMU07JB7V49UN638DDJP/ALEXANDER-ARCHIPELAGO-WOLF-PRINCE-OF-WALES-ISLAND-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds FISH ARE A LARGE PART OF THE DIET OF THE THE ALEXANDER ARCHIPELAGO WOLF, A THREATENED GRAY WOLF SUBSPECIES FOUND ONLY ON ALASKA'S ALEXANDER ARCHIPELAGO. IMAGE: ©JORN VANGOLDSTENHOVEN ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484093254166-IEYFUWQM5GILSQK3BU9C/Sitka-BlACK-Tailed-deer-Alaska.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds BLACK-TAILED SITKA DEER ARE PART OF THE OLD GROWTH RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM OF TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST. SECOND GROWTH FOREST IS TOO DENSE FOR THEM. LOOK FOR THE SITKA DEER NEAR WATER AND ALONG ROAD SIDES. IMAGE: ©LINDA BAIR ⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484417851953-WSSEDGMTHWC0OJWHULUK/RIVER-OTTER-ALASKA-IAN-JOHNSON-WILDLIFE-PHOTOGRAPHY.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds RIVER OTTERS LIVE IN FAMILY UNITS WITH A SET OF PARENTS, YOUNG AND SOMETIMES "HELPERS". WATCH THEIR ANTICS ALONG THE FRINGES OF THE FRESHWATER STREAMS, LAKES AND BEACH EDGES. THEIR ACTUAL DEN MIGHT BE UP TO A HALF MILE FROM THE WATER IN "BORROWED" BURROWS OR NATURAL CAVITIES AND SNAGS. IMAGE: COURTESY OF © IAN A. JOHNSON, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1486493307760-ULE216RMZJIXDEEQ09WQ/Boreal_toad2+LUKE.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds THE THREATENED WESTERN BOREAL TOAD LIVES IN TONGASS' TEMPERATE RAINFOREST. IMAGE: THANKS TO LUKE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484417461024-KF1QN682U21MI92P4XDI/SPAWNING-COHO-SALMON-ALASKA-WILDLIFE-PHOTOGRAPHY-IAN-JOHNSON.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds IT IS THOUGHT THAT SALMOM LEAP OUT OF THE WATER TO BREAK THE EGG SACKS, WHATEVER THE REASON, THEIR ATHLETICS ARE EXCITING TO WATCH! THIS IS A COHO OR SILVER SALMON. (YOU CAN TELL THAT THIS FISH IS REACHING SEXUAL MATURITY BY THE PINK SHADING OF ITS BELLY.) IMAGE:COURTESY OF ©IAN A. JOHNSON, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484144714207-IBNEEWFE9ALYCGOZA9WZ/TRUMPETER-SWAN-ALASKA-WILDLIFE-PHOTOGRAPHY.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds TRUMPETER SWANS WINTER ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, APPEARING AROUND OCTOBER AND STAYING INTO JANUARY, SEE THEM AT BIG SALT LAKE AND OTHER STREAMS AND ESTUARIES . IMAGE COURTESY OF JEANNE WAITE FOLLETT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484417543792-KP6ZAAO57O8ND7Y3YVPS/BALD-Eagle-Ian-Johnson-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds ALASKA HAS THE WORLD'S LARGEST POPULATION OF BREEDING PAIRS OF BALD EAGLES. LOOK FOR THESE BOLD FISH EATERS HIGH IN THE OLD GROWTH TREES ALONG RIVERS AND STREAMS ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. IMAGE:COURTESY OF ©IAN A. JOHNSON, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484577750173-1N6OFH7TWLEYMOTSG8WH/Humpback-WHALE-BUBBLE-FEEDING-COFFMAN-COVE-ALASKA.jpg Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds IT IS POSSIBLE TO WATCH HUMPBACK WHALES, IN THIS CASE BUBBLE FEEDING, FROM THE SHORE AND DOCK AT MANY POINTS ON PRINCE OF WHALES ISLAND. IMAGE: COURTESY OF Ian A. Johnson, wildlife photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484520442024-NFUZY46LZJ0YM10OP2UI/HARBOR-SEAL-ALASKA-WILDLIFE-TOURISM-IAM-JOHNSON-PHOTOGRAPHY.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds LOOK FOR HARBOR SEALS IN THE WATERS AROUND CRAIGE AND COFFMAN COVE. IMAGE: THANKS TO IAN A JOHNSON, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484418596983-IXGFY9C2YCQ70UTGVI0Z/HARBOR-SEAL-ALASKA-WILDLIFE-TOURISM.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds A HARBOR SEAL RESTS ON A ROCK. THEY ARE REGULARLY VISITORS TO THE WATERS AROUND CRAIG AND NEAR COFFMAN COVE, AND AT NOYES ISLAND TO THE WEST OF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. IMAGE COURTESY OF IAN A. JOHNSON, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484521586837-BEJ5XEV0VNW44KG32DRI/SUNSET-ALASKA-COFFMAN-COVE-WHALE-POINT-CABINS.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: The Wildlife and Birds THE WATERS OFF THE COMMUNITY OF COFFMAN COVE ARE PERFECT FOR WHALE WATCHING - OR CATCHING A MAGNIFICENT SUNSET FROM THE PORCH OF WHALE POINT CABIN. 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THIS TRAIL LEADS TO EL CAPITAN CAVE FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS (ADULT) MEMBERS OF THE EXPEDITION. IMAGE: THANKS TO JFIMAGES01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484514775878-WTE2GB4DJCWW3PRUSQ95/Creek-Street-Ketchikan-Alaska.jpeg Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do KETCHIKAN IS YOUR STARTING POINT. TAKE A SMALL PLANE OR CATCH THE FERRY TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, BUT BEFORE YOU DO EXPLORE THIS COLORFUL, FRIENDLY AND FASCINATING PLACE. CREEK STREET, KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. IMAGE: THE ALASKA FACEBOOK PAGE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484591081440-1JUMTXT1SSNIEZAF1OPO/Ferry-Ketchikan-Hollis-prince-of-wales-alaska-jfimages01.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do THE FERRY RIDE FROM KETCHIKAN TO HOLLIS IS A MAGIC WAY TO ARRIVE AT PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. LOOK FOR PORPOISES, WHALES, AND SEA BIRDS ALONG THE WAY. IMAGE: THANKS TO JFIMAGES01. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484522542411-FKG9OGFNTWBCRUXMHKIM/HTCHERY-CREEK-FISH-PASS-PRINCE-OF-WALES-ALASKA.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do HATCHERY CREEK FISH PASS. NEAR COFFMAN COVE. WHEN THE SALMON RUN - SO DO THE BEARS! WATCH FOR THEM AND REMEMBER: BEARS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! IMAGE: THANKS TO LUKE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484581296247-HKOEZ0KEB7JB2CIY9ZXF/KIDS-FAMILY-TRAVEL-PRINCE-OF-WALES-WHALE-POINT-CABIN.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do KIDS LOVE EXPLORING THE RAINFOREST AT PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. IMAGE THANKS TO WHALE POINT CABIN, COFFMAN COVE, PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1540818507376-J2VV6URPIPV38D4A1IBF/Prince-of-Wales-Island-Alaska-Totems-Kassan-Stephanie-Jurries.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do ANCIENT CULTURE RUNS DEEP on PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND WHERE THE TLINGIT PEOPLE, FOLLOWED BY THE HAIDA PEOPLE HAVE MADE THEIR HOMES FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. THIS TOTEM CAN BE FOUND AT THE SACRED WHALE HOUSE AT KASSAN. IMAGE: MANY THANKS TO STEPHANIE JURRIES AND EMERALD ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1541104591515-T5UO2RQILWORSKJNA1ZB/Prince-Of-Wales-Island-Totems-Kassan-StephanieJurrie.jpg Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do THE AREA HAS THREE TRAILS WITH CARVED TOTEMS TO BE EXPLORED, A CAFE AND MORE! 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IMAGE: THANKS TO LUKE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484578698411-0T98OZSXW2BIBX4UL22A/EL-CAPITAN-CAVE-PRINCE-OF-WALES-ALASKA-JFIMAGES01.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do THE EL CAPITAN CAVE HAS 12,000 YEARS OLD REMAINS FROM BEAR AND OTHER ANIMALS. THIS FORESTRY SERVICE GUIDED ADVENTURE IS FOR THOSE 12 YEARS AND OLDER. LOOK FOR THREATENED KEENS MITOSIS BATS AND LITTLE BROWN BATS. IMAGE: THANKS TO JFIMAGES01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1484579830432-0JH5IRXHKFOZQX5P5WX1/INSIDE-EL-CAPITAN-CAVE-ALASKA-JFIMAGES01.JPEG Prince of Wales Island: Things to Do RIVER OTTERS DEN HERE USING SCENT TO FIND THEIR WAY IN THE DARKNESS. 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WOLF NUMBERS ARE DIFFICULT TO DISCERN AND VARY GREATLY FROM SOURCE TO SOURCE. IS THIS THIS FELLOW STILL AROUND? HE WAS PHOTOGRAPHED IN ALASKA'S DENALI NATIONAL PARK WHERE WOLF HUNTING IS STILL ALLOWED AND THRIVING. IMAGE: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477863553026-8KM60GAKG93TYCGV3CNV/wild-wolf-portrait-minnesota.jpeg Gray Wolf: Fun Facts & Figures THIS FELLOW WAS PHOTOGRAPHED IN MINNESOTA WHERE SPORT HUNTING FOR WOLVES IS NOW BANNED. BUT THEY ARE STILL ALLOWED TO BE KILLED BY THE AUTHORITIES IN DEFENSE OF HUMAN OR LIVE STOCK. IMAGE: ©OUTDOORSMAN⎮DREAMSTIME.COM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1477917172225-FPRNQ82ZHEL1CDCZANTM/wild-wolves-with-carcass-photography-yellowstone.jpeg Gray Wolf: Fun Facts & Figures NOTICE TALL GRASS AT WATER'S EDGE. WOLVES HELP KEEP UNGULATES FROM OVER GRAZING OPEN AREAS INCLUDING RIVER & STREAM BANKS. 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JOHNSON, LIFE, WILDLIFE AND WILD-LIFE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478459509138-QQ6ZH07RCVUXUT6WFEQY/Mexican-gray-wolf-living-desert-california.jpeg Gray Wolf: Fun Facts & Figures CAPTIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS, LIKE THIS ONE AT THE LIVING DESERT IN PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ARE HELPING TO SAVE THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF FROM EXTINCTION. image: ©Lon Dean⎮Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1478542271837-3X3QWOC5Q80TWGLJTKIA/bull-elk-yellowstone.jpeg Gray Wolf: Fun Facts & Figures "TROPHY' ANIMALS ARE NOT THE INTEREST OF WOLVES WHO CULL WEAK, SICK, AND YOUNG, LEAVING THE BIGGEST AND BEST TO BREED. 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THE ONLY ONE BREEDING POPULATION IN THE WORLD LIVES RIGHT HERE. IMAGE THANKS TO BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1505064303899-4B1LRWPDYPS9AABH0HGW/Florida_Panther_Fakahatchee_Strand_Preserve.jpg The Western Everglades, Florida TOD DAHLKE THE OWNER OF TOUR THE GLADES, WAS FORTUNATE TO COME ACROSS THIS BIG CAT ON ONE OF HIS SAFARI DRIVES. TOD' HELPS HIS GUESTS MAKE PLASTER CASTS OF THE PANTHER TRACKS THEY FIND TO TAKE BACK HOME. IMAGE: TOD DAHLKE, TOUR THE GLADES. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1505322066594-FDDVXQQ2Y5U5FYP5FZ7C/River_Otter_+Tour_the_Glades.jpg The Western Everglades, Florida RIVER OTTERS LIVE UNDER THE ROOTS OF THE TREES ALONG THE EDGES OF FRESH WATER IN THE CYPRESS SWAMP. 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Image thanks to Lisa Hupp, USFWS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/f5a4cb4c-c05b-4722-868e-347afb5203fd/kodiakisland-location.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Kodiak Island, Alaska Map thanks to Free World Maps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/c7c1acf3-69cb-4f79-b0f8-89097bd29d13/Massive-grizzly-bear.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Silver-tipped hair and a massive shoulder hump identify this Brown bear as the Grizzly subspecies. Note the long claws. 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Image: ©Sean Beckett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/63c74658-a552-4e3c-895f-d3a738d83daf/Circumpolar+5.polar+bear+subpopulation+jpg.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Thanks to the Canadian Government for use of this Polar Bear Circompolar subpopulation map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/3ad19ffe-2f32-4172-8371-4a4419c9319e/usfws-family-polar-bears-resting+Suzanne+Miller+UAFWS+2013.jpeg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Polar bears hunt seals from the ice. During months iceless months, they rest, some den - and fast. As climate change causes fasting periods to lengthen, Polar bears are dying. Image: Suzanne Miller, USFWS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/1e8ce8c3-d79e-4d6b-9c34-6736049b97c3/Bear.polar+MSL.+shiips+that+pass+in+the+night++copy.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Polar bears are becoming generally thinner as the frozen season becomes shorter. Image: ©Mark Seth Lender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/43a8e968-bc58-49dc-b3f3-8fa22144d313/Two-Polar-bears-in-the-Arctic-Twilight+.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Life in the Arctic is harsh. Polar bears stay with their mothers for two to three years to learn how to survive. Image: ©Cheryl Ramalho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/dc65b0ac-52ce-49b7-a57f-76a955a85b76/Andean_bear_Tremarctos_ornatus_distributionjpeg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Andean or Spectacles bear range map. Thanks to BearConservation.org UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/6540d9b3-8766-4616-9611-f7abfe9bd7a2/104134191+%7C+Bear+%C2%A9+Meinzahn+%7C+Dreamstime.com+dreamstime_xxl_104134191+copy.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out In Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, conservation of the Andean bear is becoming more important as tourism to see the bears is bringing economic benefits to the local people. Image: ©Meinzahn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/641407f8-c1bc-4b24-af9c-0f9b72fa2b24/D+61378226+%7C+Andean+Bear+%C2%A9+Ammit+%7C+Dreamstime.com+dreamstime_xxl_61378226+copy.jpg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Andean or Spectacled bear in Ecuador, the bears’ character, curious and usually nonaggressive, can make it easy for photographers - or poachers. Image: ©Ammit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556323dee4b006bb6875f975/744311bb-f772-4aad-91df-f3584dbded9c/PHOTO-2025-11-21-11-30-02.jpeg A Field Guide to the Four Fabulous Bears of the Western Hemisphere and the Best Places to See Them - Make it stand out Spectacled bear cubs in the Bear Canyon, The Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador. Image thanks to ©Charles Munn and Southwild.