Phoenix Park Deer, the Urban Wildlife of Dublin
Before moving to North Carolina I had lived in a lot of different places. I was an urban butterfly back then, going from city to …
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Who’s In Our Yard? The Results of a Camera Trap Experiment
“I know what I want for Christmas! A camera trap!” Even though I rolled my eyes at Hal, it didn’t take me long to realize …
Four Animal Facts: Leaf-cutter Ants
1) The First Farmers on Earth Leaf-cutter ants are the only animal species (other than humans) that cultivate their own food. Leaf-cutters don’t eat the …
Clip: Caracal Kittens in the Kgalagadi
A red blob crossed the road in front of our safari open vehicle. I only caught the back end but I didn’t recognize that reddish …
Mexican Red-rump Tarantula (Brachypelma vagans): Facts, Photos, and Video
The Mexican Red-rump tarantula is found in Mexico and also in Central American countries. It is also found in Florida, probably as the result of …
Reseña: Casa las Tortugas, Isla Holbox, Mexico
“Delfines! Hay delfines saltando en el agua!” Levante la mirada hacia donde Hal estaba señalando y ahi estaban! Dos delfines estaban haciendo piruetas justo en …
Casa las Tortugas, a Boutique Hotel in Isla Holbox, Mexico
“Dolphins! I see dolphins jumping out of the water!” I looked up in the direction Hal was pointing and there they were! Two of them …
Watching Baby Sea Turtle Hatchlings Head Out to Sea in Tulum, Mexico
She is lying on her back. Her strong yet tiny flippers move crazily around while she tries to turn herself upright again. She flipped over …
Green Sea Turtle Grazing. Akumal, Mexico
Within an hour we saw at least eight different turtles grazing peacefully along the bottom. At one point, I was swimming along and a turtle …
Chasing Dolphins in Florida, a Dolphin tour
Our first wedding anniversary was approaching and we wanted to celebrate with a fun wildlife-watching adventure. Since we loved our swimming with wild dolphins experience …
Wildlife Tour Review: Black Bear Tour, Alligator River, NC
One of the reasons I loved the idea of living in the mountains of North Carolina is the presence of black bears. When you travel …
Kayaking with Seals in Walvis Bay, Namibia
There are few animals in the world that play as energetically as young fur seals. One of the best ways to observe this entertaining spectacle …
Things to do in Cape Cross, Namibia
If you are visiting Cape Cross in Namibia it is very likely you are only there for a few hours. Cape Cross may seem like …
Four Incredible Spotted Hyena Facts
Spotted hyenas are one of the most misunderstood predators in the world. They have a reputation of being vicious animals, ugly scavengers, and lazy hunters. …
Why I love the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park
I fell in love with the Kalahari three years ago during my first visit to Botswana. I loved the vast empty central Kalahari, but my …
Leopard Climbing Down a Tree, Kruger
When people embark on a Kruger safari, what normally is in their minds is to see all the Big 5. Sometimes, you just don’t have …
Swimming with Dolphins in Mozambique
Swimming with wild dolphins is on the bucket list of every wildlife enthusiast. We were lucky enough to experience this amazing wildlife encounter while we …
Our Africa Plan
I can’t believe we are going back to South Africa. It was almost three years ago when I was getting ready for my big adventure, …
Long Reed Frog, Okavango Delta, Botswana
I took this photo while on a mokoro trip along the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This little guy, not bigger than a fingernail, jumped out …
Interesting Manatee Facts
1) Armpit Nipples Manatees are mammals and like all other mammals they nurse their young with milk from mammary glands. Manatees have two nipples, one …