Nuisance Bear: Documentary Review
I don’t throw around five stars lightly. But in the case of a thrilling and painfully honest documentary, Nuisance Bear earned my standing ovation. This story... Read More
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
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
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
Elephant Orphans: Visiting Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Simply put, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t dream of visiting the elephant orphanage in Nairobi. Yes, I am aware of how crazy... Read More
Female Safari Guides: The Women Leading Africa
Across Africa, the safari industry is shifting. Gone are the days when safaris were exclusively led by men. For too long, antiquated attitudes in the... Read More
Giraffe Manor: Ethical Wildlife Encounter or Not?
I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in elementary school. It was a... Read More








