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Follow along as we share photography, videos, and articles from our adventures! Travel For Wildlife focuses on ethical wildlife tourism and we want everyone to enjoy wildlife without harming them or their habitat in any way. Our mission is to promote wildlife conservation through responsible wildlife tourism.
Travel For Wildlife Blog
9M ago
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 plan ahead how to hike (or camp) safely around wildlife. Especially bears. It might seem like you’ll only encounter bears if you go to Yellowstone, the Smoky Mountains, or Alaska. But bears occupy a much greater area. Did you know that black bears are found in 40 of the 50 states of the US?
Grizzly bear at McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Alaska
Black bear and grizzly bear ranges are increasing year after year, so before traveling to the wilderness, make sure you c ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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, we almost never actually see them, but we know they’re here, thanks to our camera traps. Recently we managed to film a very interesting opossum behavior: how an opossum uses its tail. Check out the video below showing the opossum tail in action!
Virginia opossum in our yard, photographed with a DSLR camera trap.The opossum tail is used to carry nesting material
Opossums use their prehensile tail to carry nesting material (leaves, twigs ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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 wildlife in Yellowstone in the winter is an incredible experience. Get ready to see bison covered in snow and ice, coyotes fighting over carcasses, and wolves hunting.
After visiting the park a few times during winter, we have found the best places to see wildlife in Yellowstone in winter.
Watch out for wildlife crossing the road, like this coyote
Bison in the snow
In winter, all the entrances to the park are closed except one: the north entrance at the town of Gardine ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
Victoria Falls is without a doubt one of the most famous sites in Africa. Acting as the geographical border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the falls can be viewed from both countries. Stay at a safari lodge in Victoria Falls for the ultimate experience of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Main Falls of Victoria Falls during the dry season
Victoria Falls is incredible sight. By the time the Zambezi River reaches the falls is more than 1.2 miles wide and it plunges noisily down a series of gorges. Its mist can be seen more than 12 miles away, and if you visit during the full moon, you’ll be rew ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
Picture yourself on the pristine shores of New Zealand, surrounded by turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see. The air is alive with anticipation as you embark on a thrilling adventure like no other – whale watching in New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud & The Lord of The Rings!
Welcome to a world where the gentle giants of the deep roam freely, and you get a front-row seat to witness their awe-inspiring presence and this unique experience.
Whale watching in New Zealand ©Niels ThomasHistory of whaling in New Zealand and the rise of whale watching
Whales have playe ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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 most endangered canids in the world. A Species Survival Plan (SSP) captive breeding program was conceived for the recovery of this endangered wolf. One of the facilities that takes part in this recovery program is the WNC Nature Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
The WNC Nature Center is home to seven endangered red wolves
On April 28, 2023 nine red wolf pups were born to Oak and Gloria, two three-year old wolves. The pups should be coming out of their d ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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) arrive along the south coast of South Africa to mate and give birth. And the seaside town of Hermanus in the Western Cape is the hotspot for this whale activity. Whale watching in Hermanus is an experience you’ll never forget.
Watching whales in their natural habitat at Hermanus
Southern right whale migration in South Africa
In the Austral summer (December through May), southern right whales are in the cold polar regions of the Southern H ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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 of African elephants in the continent, and a large concentration of predators, Chobe attracts visitors looking for a safari experience like no other.
While you can camp in the park, there are a few Chobe safari lodges that should be included in every itinerary.
Chobe is reknown for its elephant herdsWhy stay at a safari lodge in Chobe?
Sure you could stay in the nearby town of Kasane, but nothing beats waking up to the sounds of the bus ..read more
Travel For Wildlife Blog
1y ago
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 32 Patagonian birds that you might spot during your travels. But first, a short introduction to birding hotspots in Patagonia.
The diversity of habitats in Torres del Paine National Park, in Chilean Patagonia, is home to over 100 bird species including 15 birds of prey. Torres del Paine and the environs have four types of vegetation – pre-Andean scrubland on the banks of rivers and lakes, beech forests, Magallanes tundra, and high-al ..read more
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1y ago
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 a lot of other great activities to offer for such a small town. Beluga viewing, birdwatching, museums, shipwrecks, and chasing the northern lights to name a few. There are plenty of things to do in Churchill!
17 fun things to do in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada!How do I Get to Churchill
Getting to Churchill is not the easiest. While you can rent a car and drive around town and the few roads nearby, there are no roads that lead to Churchill. You can ..read more