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 …
The Anhinga Trail: Where to See Birds and Alligators in the Everglades NP
You don’t have to go slogging through deep swamps and get bitten by a thousand mosquitoes to see alligators and waterbirds in the Everglades. In …
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 …
Hidden Gems: 3 Lesser-Known Parks of Southern Africa
Everybody has heard of the great Southern African game parks like Kruger in South Africa, Etosha in Namibia, and Chobe in Botswana. These have become …
Sleeping With Bats in Twee Rivieren, Kgalagadi
If you are driving into the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park through South Africa, the first restcamp that you’ll find is Twee Rivieren (Afrikaans for Two Rivers) …
The Dragons of Tulum
Last August we went on a wildlife tour in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. We swam with whale sharks in Holbox Island and then we …
Secretary Bird Facts: Diet, Breeding, Behavior
The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), is an endemic African raptor. This terrestrial bird of prey is easily identifiable by its long legs, long lashes, and …
Where to See Key Deer
What are Key Deer? The Florida Key Deer is a tiny subspecies of the Virginia White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium). It is the smallest of …
Okavango Delta Scenic Flight: a Photo Essay
When someone offers you a free Okavango delta scenic flight, what do you do? You accept the offer. So when a stranger offered me a …
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 …
Photo: Red Squirrel in the Smoky Mountains
We recently went to the Smoky Mountains to film the elk but when we got there we decided to take a side road instead of …
What’s Outside Your Tent While You Sleep in Kruger Park?
Ever since Hal got a camera trap (also knows as a trail camera) for Christmas, we knew we had to take it with us on …
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 …
Photo: Large Hairy Armadillo
I met this large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) when I was traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina to Santiago de Chile. We had just spent three days …
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 …
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 …
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 …