At nearly 3.5-metres tall and weighing as much as a bus, you could be forgiven for assuming that Goshi – one of an estimated 30 “super-tusker” elephants left in Africa – would be easy to find. The radio tracker picking up his signal beeps encouragingly, indicating the giant bull is within 200 metres. But the […]
When we bought twenty acres five years ago, we imagined living peacefully alongside wildlife while running a small homestead with horses. We quickly learned that responsible land stewardship requires active management; not just passive appreciation. For many people, experiences like these are also what inspire them to buy hunting land and create a property that balances recreation, […]
Right now, my terrace house sits directly under a flight path, belonging not to planes but to skeins and skeins of honking Canada geese. As reliable as the first misty mornings and the slow shedding of the trees, I hear that familiar harsh call as the geese pass overhead. My view of the V shapes […]
One of Australia’s most critically endangered bird species has started arriving at Melaleuca, in Tasmania’s south-western world heritage area. By late this week, six orange-bellied parrots had turned up at the remote outpost to breed, having made the weeks-long flight from the mainland, across Bass Strait and down the state’s wild west coast. Relatively little […]
It takes guts to migrate long distances – literally, if you’re a bar-tailed godwit Limosa lapponica baueri. This crow-sized shorebird burns not just flab, but even some innards to fuel its marathon migrations. Each autumn, the godwit flies from its breeding grounds in Alaska and Siberia to Australia or New Zealand to spend the winter. […]
Since attention is often focused on the largest, fastest, and strongest members of the animal kingdom, it’s time to correct this injustice. So, now let’s talk about the slowest animals in the world. Arizona poisonous lizard This poisonous lizard moves at a speed of only 2.4 km/h. It feeds only 10 times a year. This […]
Introduction Jamaica, an island known for its reggae rhythm, golden beaches, and lush green landscapes, is also one of the Caribbean’s most rewarding destinations for birdwatching. With over 300 recorded bird species — including about 30 that can be found nowhere else on Earth — Jamaica offers a rich experience for those who appreciate wildlife […]
Officials in Florida are investigating an incident involving a driver who allegedly plowed into a group of nearly 50 birds, leaving only one alive. The Wild Florida Rescue was alerted to the situation in Cape Canaveral on Friday and dispatched a volunteer to assist at the scene, according to FOX 35 Orlando. Workers were met […]