Bear safety tips – Hiking and camping in bear country
Before setting off on a hike, you always plan where you are going, the timing, and what to take with you, right? You should also …
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The opossum tail and its many uses
Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) are the only marsupials in the United States and we are proud to share our yard with them. Because they’re nocturnal, …
Best places to see wildlife in Yellowstone in the winter
Our favorite time to visit Yellowstone is in the winter. It might be very cold and only one road is open to cars, but finding …
8 Safari lodges in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is without a doubt one of the most famous places in Africa. Acting as the geographical border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the falls …
Birds of Kruger National Park: 44 bird species you can find in the park
There’s no denying it, Kruger has A LOT of birds. Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the largest game reserves in Africa …
Red Wolf, WNC Nature Center
With a wild population of less than 100 individuals living near the coast of North Carolina, the red wolf (Canis rufus) is one of the …
Whale Watching in Hermanus, South Africa
Whale watching in South Africa is some of the best in the world. Between June and November, huge congregations of Southern Right Whales (Eubalaena australis) …
6 Chobe Safari lodges for your Botswana Safari
Chobe National Park is one of the main natural attractions of Botswana. Famous for the Chobe River waterfront bordering Namibia, one of the largest populations …
Birds of Patagonia, a guide for bird watching enthusiasts
Patagonia attracts thousands of visitors every year looking for guanacos, pumas, and glaciers. But the birds of Patagonia are equally impressive! Here’s a list of …
Top 17 things to do in Churchill, Manitoba
Every year hundreds of people flock to Churchill in northern Manitoba to watch polar bears. But what most people don’t realize is that Churchill has …
13 Safari lodges in Kruger National Park
Everybody knows Kruger National Park has an incredible diversity of wildlife, but did you know it also has a stunning variety of accommodations? From camping …
Hornbills of South Africa
Hornbills are a family of birds found in subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia (Papua Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu). Of the 24 species of …
The magic of a night safari in Australia
The world is a different place at night, where mysterious creatures roam unhindered by darkness. Stepping outside our comfort zone and into the night wilderness …
Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park
Tamboti tented camp is a small camp in Kruger located in the central area of the park and only 3 miles from Orpen Gate. The …
Tsendze rustic camp, Kruger National Park
Located in the top section of Kruger National Park, Tsendze rustic camp is one of those places that after you find it, you want to …
Conservation safaris in Australia: wildlife adventures that make a difference
Conservation safaris in Australia? Wait, aren’t safaris in Africa? The word safari means ‘trip’ in Swahili (from East Africa) but has come to represent ‘a …
Letaba Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Letaba rest camp is located in the center of Kruger National Park, South Africa, far enough from the busy south Kruger but close enough to …
Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Punda Maria rest camp is the northernmost rest camp in Kruger National Park. It has a sub-tropical climate and is renowned for its birding opportunities. …
Flocking to see Australian parrots: five tours that will take you there
When you picture a parrot in the wild, where do you imagine it? In a lush green jungle? I know I always thought of parrots …
How to Paint Birds in Watercolor (tips from a beginner)
If in January you would’ve told me that I would be painting birds in watercolor in no time, I would’ve told you that you were …