Vietnam’s Only Ethical Elephant Tourism Encounter
Yok Don National Park ended their elephant rides, replacing those abusive practices with an elephant-friendly model that allows travelers to observe elephants naturally in the... Read More
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Saving Vietnam’s Moon Bears
“Looking at the rescued bears we care for is my motivation to keep going and to work towards rescuing even more bears to give them... Read More -
Are We Loving Manatees to Death?
Many insist meeting manatees is an unforgettable experience, but these close encounters come at a cost to Florida’s gentle marine mammals. Manatees need a... Read More -
Slow Down for Strand Feeding Dolphins
No wake? Idle speed? To most, the term ‘no wake zone’ doesn’t mean a whole lot. But we all know speeding boats with razor-sharp propellers,... Read More -
Bat Watching: Bracken Cave’s Success Story
Whale watching, sure. Bird watching, of course. But bat watching? Who’s heard of such a thing? As one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures, bats... Read More -
Stranding to Survive – Dolphins Catching Fish from the Shore
Look around yourself. What do you notice? Without always realizing it, every piece of your life is deeply defined by culture. Our languages, music, relationships,... Read More
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