Photo: Giraffe in the Kalahari
I love this photo because it shows a rather unusual perspective of the world’s tallest animal, the giraffe. Instead of focusing on the animal’s incredibly …
Hal Brindley
Where to See Bushbabies in South Africa
The Bizarre Bouncing Baby When I first visited South Africa I had heard of the legendary “bushbaby” but had no idea what this strange creature …
Four Incredible Echidna Facts
Australia has a strange collection of wildlife. Nearly all of the native Australian mammal species, excepting rodents and bats, are marsupials (mammals that raise their …
Four Snowy Owl Facts
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) is found in open tundra along the Arctic Circle, from Canada to Russia and Scandinavia. It is named for its …
How to Identify a Gray Whale
Like the bridge of a submarine rising from the depths, the tail of a Gray Whale breaks the surface as it prepares to dive. Gray …
Four Giant Panda Facts
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoluca) is one of eight bear species in the world. Recognizable by its black eye markings, the giant panda is the …
Four Walrus Facts
Visiting the walruses on Round Island, Alaska was one of the greatest adventures of my life. It’s hard to describe the sensation of watching thousands …
Video: Cape Cobra vs. Ground Squirrel
We were camping at the Nossob Campground in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park when a dangerous visitor appeared: a large Cape Cobra. It hunted around the …
How To Photograph A Polar Bear: An Inside Tip
It’s surprisingly easy to take a photo of a polar bear. Just travel to Churchill, Manitoba in Canada during late October or early November. Most …
Leaving Las Vegas: A Three-day Wildlife Roadtrip to Northwest Arizona
I was walking down a mountain trail when a voice called out to me. “You didn’t walk very long for all that survival gear ya’ …
The Sea Turtles of Sian Ka’an, Mexico (and CESiaK Hotel Review)
The Long Journey Home A Green Sea Turtle paddles her long flippers, propelling herself up to the surface of the sea. With an explosive burst …
List of animals in Kruger National Park we saw on a 8-day safari (mammal list)
Kruger is one of the most amazing national parks in the world. People from all over the world flock over to this national park to …
Como Planear tu Primer Safari Independiente: Viaja a Kruger por Solo $750!
Si siempre has soñado con ir de safari a Africa, pero crees que es demasiado caro o muy dificil de hacer, tengo buenas noticias! Este …
Video: A Cheetah Stole My Camera
You knew they were the fastest animals on earth. But did you also know they like to steal cameras? Cristina and I spent three months …
Deep In the Jungle; Discovering Calakmul, Mexico
Where Indiana Jones Would Have Stayed If you dreamt of being Indiana Jones when you were kid, you can finally live out your fantasies at …
Tour Review: Swimming With Whale Sharks in Holbox, Mexico with Turistica Moguel
Beachfront Pickup At 7 am we gathered our gear, rubbed our sleepy eyes, and walked out the door of our apartment at Villa Los Mangles …
Lodging Review: Villa Los Mangles Apartments in Isla Holbox, Mexico
Villa Los Mangles Apartments Holbox Island in Mexico is famous for one thing: Whale Sharks. However, if you are determined to see them, you should …
Getting Whacked by a Whale Shark: Close Encounter in Mexico
Woah. That guy is big. About as big as our boat. And there’s another one. And another one. They are everywhere, slowly circling with their …
The Outpost Lodge, Kruger National Park
The Outpost Lodge, Kruger National Park, is a socially responsible lodge in South Africa, which was conceived to benefit the local people of Makuleke Community, but …
Black Bear and Cub at the Alligator River NWR
It’s named Sawyer Lake Road but it ought to be called Black Bear Blvd, USA. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is virtually unknown, but …