Filming Beavers Swimming Underwater
We were standing on a small foot bridge that spanned a pool in the creek. It was a midsummer sunset in the Blue Ridge Mountains …
Red-Spotted Newt Eft
We’ve been camping for the past few days at one of our favorite places in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. We take afternoon …
Is Ucluelet Aquarium the Best Aquarium in the World?
Aquariums are not very popular right now. Blackfish and The Cove have both unmasked some of the darker practices of the industry. But it is …
101 Kruger Tales Book Review
One of the most memorable moments of any safari is sitting around the campfire after a day full of great wildlife sightings. It’s the time …
Build a Boma, Save a Lion. Raising Money for Lion Conservation
Lions are in trouble. Once widespread throughout Africa, their numbers have dwindled to around 30,000 individuals. As human population increases, we encroach ever further upon …
Becoming Wild with Nikki Van Schyndel
I was so excited to open my mailbox and discover a copy of Becoming Wild: Living the Primitive Life on a West Coast Island by …
Great Bear Books: Learning About the Great Bear Rainforest
Great Bear Books is a collection of three books about the natural history of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, with the goal of …
The Biggest Eggs in the World
Think how much easier an Easter egg hunt would be if you were using the biggest eggs in the world. It’s not surprising that ostriches …
Traveling to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Crowded game parks are not the only way to see wildlife in Southern Africa. If you’re an adventurous traveler seeking a real wilderness experience, the …
Our Favorite Eco Lodges in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica holds 2.5 percent of the biodiversity of the entire planet. The entire planet! It is not surprising then that …
Kayaking the Great Bear Rainforest
For years I’ve dreamed about this place, of being here alone in a pristine wilderness like the Great Bear Rainforest. We’ve been staying at the …
Photo of the Week: Weddell Seal, Antarctica
I photographed this Weddell Seal lounging peacefully along the icy shoreline of Eta Island in Antarctica. During the several weeks I spent sailing around the …
Visiting Vancouver Island: The Wickaninnish Inn
Visiting Vancouver Island is on every wildlife traveler’s list. Think whales, sea otters, bald eagles, orcas, black bears, wolves, cougars…all together in the same place. …
Vulture Extremes in Botswana
Different species of vultures play very different rolls at a carcass. What I love about this photo is that it shows the two extremes of …
Bat-Eared Fox Facts
One of my favorite animals, the Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis), lives in one of my favorite places: the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. (There’s a …
Photo: African Wild Dog Puppy
There’s hardly anything in the world cuter than a puppy. Except maybe an African Wild Dog puppy. These highly endangered carnivores (also known as African …
Video: Camera Trapping in the Great Bear Rainforest
They call it the Great Bear Rainforest for a reason: it’s a great place to see bears! We visited Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort on the …
Responsible Tourism in Thailand: the Asian Elephant’s Tale
A few years ago, a friend of mine went on a 3-month trip to South East Asia. She was so excited, breathlessly telling us all …
How to Tell the Difference Between a Canada Lynx and a Bobcat
Lynx vs Bobcat This is How to Tell the Difference Between a Bobcat and a Lynx. The following story happened during one of our road …
Camping Amongst Glaciers at Takakkaw Falls Campground
We arrive in Yoho National Park (British Columbia, Canada) after running away from the masses at Banff and Lake Louise. Looking at a map of …