This guest blog explores the future of travel as ecotourism, and looks at how — when viewed as a philosophy for conservation — this kind of travel and exploration plays a vital role in species conservation. It has perhaps become even more important to look at travel through this lens in the months since the piece was first written.
Category: Articles
Lolita the orca: 50 years in a tank
Fifty years ago, one of the worst atrocities of animal welfare took place. In the largest capture of wild orcas in history, more than 90 of the marine mammals were rounded up in Penn Cove and seven young southern resident killer whales were captured using nets and explosives, then sold to aquariums. Only one of those abducted on 8th August 1970 is still alive; Lolita.
Feeding the birds in your garden: Kennedy Wild Bird Food guest post & prize giveaway
This week, Kennedy Wild Bird Food share their thoughts on the arrival of spring, and how March can often be a deceptive month, with its spells of warmer weather.
Space technology and wildlife conservation
In this World Wildlife Day guest blog post, the European Space Agency: Space Solutions share three important ways that space technology is being utilised to protect and conserve wildlife populations and their habitats.
Defying the Jaws Image: Hannah Rudd talks Cage-Diving and White Shark Conservation
Is cage diving with great white sharks ethical? Marine biologist and conservationist Hannah Rudd shares her views in this guest blog post.
Low Carbon is striving to save the honeybee. So can you…
Low Carbon are raising awareness of the threats facing the British bee population, and hoping to inspire us all with their own biodiversity project.
Meet the honey badger: Guest post by Graham Davis
Africa is home to the most fearless animal! And it probably wouldn’t be in your top 20 suspects!
Uncovering the truth about Avni the tigress and her cubs: Guest Post by Bella Rebell
This week, animal advocate Bella Rebell lends her voice on behalf of India’s precious endangered wildlife, exposing the truth behind the shocking circumstances that led
Helping Hedgehogs in your Garden this Winter: Guest post by NatureSpy
This month, Danielle from NatureSpy shares a guest blog post about our very own garden visitor; the hedgehog, and how we can take steps to ensure these
Claws Out: Beth Jennings exposes the truth behind volunteering with lion cubs
Today is World Animal Day, an international day of action for animal rights and welfare. Many years ago I began this blog simply viewing myself as