African Safaris
Every year the endless plains of the Serengeti host the migrations of vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. As these animals seek out new grass that grows in new places following seasonal rains, lions and cheetahs stalk behind them, waiting to pick off weak members of the herds.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose two brothers prowling the Serengeti together. Photographer Brad Starry took this photo while on safari in Tanzania. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a lion cub ready to pounce near a waterhole in Serengeti National Park. Photographer Ed Dornfeld captured this moment while on safari in Tanzania. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Nature Photography
Kenya’s Great Migration is one of the most photogenic events on the planet. The migration includes vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and elephants, as well as lions and leopards hunting their prey. Spectacular bird life is everywhere as well, from the vibrant colors of the lilac breasted roller to the delicate head feathers of the crowned crane.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected lions from the Ngala Private Reserve. Photographer Douglas Croft took this photo while watching lion cubs playing in South Africa. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
News & More
Last year in honor of the International Day of Happiness, we asked you to tell us what it is about travel that makes you happiest. We loved your responses, and we’re excited to share some of them with you now in honor of this year’s International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20th, 2016!
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose two lions in the Serengeti. Photographer Barbara Hayton took this photo while on safari in Tanzania. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
African Safaris
I learned on my recent Secluded Botswana Safari that, since the Botswana government has outlawed hunting, most animals, particularly predators, are quite used to trucks. In fact, they simply see our game drive vehicles as part of the scenery, or perhaps a non-threatening animal that they can’t quite get a consistent scent on.
News & More
Circus elephants in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey shows got good news last week when it was announced on January 11, 2016, that they would be retired in May.
News & More
As of January 22, 2016, lions will be protected under the Endangered Species Act, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Our federal government, of course, cannot regulate conservation practices in other nations.
African Safaris
A few weeks ago we shared a video of a lion casually opening the door of a car in a safari park in South Africa. The footage made international news and garnered millions of views on YouTube in a few short weeks.
African Safaris
The life of a male lion is seldom easy. At around the age of two or three, if he is lucky enough to survive that long, he is kicked out of his maternal pride and becomes a nomad.
