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An African safari is a bucket list experience of a lifetime. Uganda, known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’, is an East African country noted for its outstanding beauty and diversity as well as being home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Gorilla trekking to see these magnificent creatures in their natural…
When you think of an African safari, you might picture a variety of animals roaming around in the wild. But there’s more to Africa’s wildlife than just the “big animals.” In fact, there are what’s called the “Big Five” animals that are usually associated with safaris in Africa. If you’re planning a trip to Africa…
Addo Elephant National Park is a must-see South African safari park. It’s the third largest national park in South Africa and is the only national park where you can see Africa’s “Big Seven” (lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards plus Great White Sharks and Southern Whales). Below we’re sharing our complete overview and top tips for…
From the allure of gorillas in lush and mysterious forests to the inspirational movement of cultural growth, Rwanda has so much to offer that it’s quickly becoming one of the most appealing destinations on the planet! Discover some of the history, both wild and human, behind this incredible nation in this infographic.
Perhaps no primate has captured the imagination of humans so much as the gorilla. With their raw power, keen intelligence, and heartbreaking vulnerability. Our infographic explores the ins and outs of gorilla life and how you can get involved in ensuring that their communities remain protected.
Unlike many of the women we’ve featured this month, Anna Merz did not start her conservation journey as a young woman. Rather, she was preparing to retire from her law career, which she was practicing in Ghana when the calling struck her. “When we went to Kenya in ’68, we saw rhinos everywhere,” she said.…
Nationality: USA Conservation Focus: Elephants Cynthia Moss began her career in 1964, as a journalist for Newsweek, writing religion and arts pieces for the prestigious publication. It wasn’t until three years later that she took a fateful holiday to the wilds of Tanzania and fell completely in love with elephants. A visit to Lake Manyara…
Nationality: USA Conservation Focus: Lemurs Few primatologists have the distinction of having discovered an entirely new species. Among that elite group is Dr. Patricia Wright, who introduced the golden bamboo lemur to the world in 1986. Unfortunately, at the time of its discovery, the golden bamboo lemur was already endangered. Its habitat had been demolished…
Nationality: UK Conservation Focus: Chimpanzees Dame Jane Goodall is a name that has become synonymous with the idea of wildlife conservation, primatology, and anthropology. She is a symbol for women in science and for compassion for all of animal-kind, and her life is one of many wonderful stories and contributions to our understanding of our…
Nationality: USA Conservation Focus: Gorillas In the history of wildlife conservation, there is perhaps no figure more colorful and controversial than Dian Fossey. Her outspoken opinions on the sanctity of nature, her tumultuous personal life, her unorthodox anti-poaching behaviors, and of course, her unsolved murder have long captivated the world. Dian’s origins are not that…
Nationality: Kenya / Britain Conservation Focus: Elephants Kenyan-born Brit Daphne (Jenkins) Sheldrick was always a stand-out, and upon finishing her primary schooling in 1950, was offered a scholarship to attend university. Instead, she chose to marry a WW2 hero, farmer, and park warden named David, and join him in his life of working and protecting…
Nationality: USA Conservation Focus: Cheetahs In 1974, a zoological park called Wildlife Safari, in Winston Oregon hired on a 20-year-old Ms. Marker as a veterinary assistant. It wasn’t long before she became the clinic supervisor, and had her first hands-on exposure to captive, breeding cheetahs. It was there that she fell in love with this majestic,…