In the area around Chiang Mai, there are a number of elephant parks. But we also heard that elephants in Thailand are often held for profit reasons. In the search for a sustainable elephant park, we found the Elephant Nature Park. The park provides a sanctuary for former captive working elephants and other animals. So […]
Black Bears fighting in Laurentides National Park
Approx. 1,500 wild black bears live in the Laurentides National Park north of Quebec in Canada. Celine Noury led us to a point where some are fed occasionally to watch them scientifically. A young male bear challenges an older black bear and it comes to a fight. Next >>> Newfoundland Text, photos and video: Copyright […]
Manaus – Amazonas
The city of Manaus is located at the Rio Negro, offers many opportunities for exploring the surrounding tropical rain forest. Super8 video Pythons, alligators, monkeys and many bird species can be observed in the wild or at the natives. Manaus is located 302 ft above sea level and approx. 1506 mi from the river mouth […]
Kruger National Park – from Skukuza to Numbi Gate
The last part of our tour through the Kruger National Park leads us from Skukuza in south-westerly direction to the Numbi Gate. In the early morning hours, hyenas have gathered in front of the Skukuza Camp. Among others we meet wildebeest, springbok, impala, baboons, zebras, giraffes, buffalo and wild boar. We leave the national park […]
Kruger National Park – from Olifants River to Skukuza
In the second part of our tour through the Kruger National Park, we leave the Olifants River and head towards Skukuza. We meet among others wildebeest, springbok, impala, baboons, giraffes, elephants and exotic birds. Turtle and badger also cross our way. The animal skeletons show that man does not carry out any interventions in nature […]
Kruger National Park – from Phalaborwa via Letaba up to Olifants River
The Kruger National Park is a highlight for South Africa travelers. You can admire the diverse wildlife of South Africa in its natural environment. One can easily drive through the park with his own car. The Kruger National Park is accessible over several gates. At the gates, visitors are registered and pay their Conservation fee. […]
Tadoussac Whale Watching
Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada, is known for its abundance of whales; we did not want to miss whale watching. Our anticipation is appropriately high. We opt for a larger boat, especially since the weather promised a rough sea. We watch humpback whales how they jump off wave to wave. Also fin whales are to see and […]
Kruger National Park – Elephants
In the Kruger National Park in South Africa we have witnessed the intelligence and social behavior of elephants. As a fallen tree blocking the road, it was apparent that elephants were nearby. The sun already made her way towards the horizon. We had to reach the next camp, in order not to spend the night […]
Badgers – At home in the forrest
Badgers are predators and belong to the marten family. The badger (Meles meles) was the wild animal of the year 2010 in Germany and Austria. Badgers love mixed forests with trees and shrubs. They feed on earthworms, insects and beetles, however they don’t disdain plant food, such as cereals, corn, berries, roots and tubers. The badger […]
Lion Park Johannesburg – Southafrica
The Lion Park Johannesburg, with over 100 lions, belongs to the most famous lion breeding stations of South Africa. Besides lions, it also houses giraffes, zebra, springbok, hyena, African wild dogs and many other animals. Here we have learned as one keeps an ostrich away. You hold a broom which is higher than the head […]
