My Shamwari Diaries begin with the excitement of my first ever flight alone. Join me as I touch down in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The start of an adventure…
Tag: Africa
In the heart of Africa: Introducing a new project
My heart was racing and my eyes were fixed. About 10-feet ahead was a wild lioness looking right at me. I wasn’t in a vehicle or behind a fence, but was actually there in the African wild, with nothing between us. It was my first game walk and I knew that moment would never leave me.
5 things that made Bradt’s Big Cat Festival amazing!
Pulling away from Kings Cross Station, head lolling against the window of the rickety train, I couldn’t have felt more content. Once in a while you have
Big Cat Hero: Meet Drew Abrahamson
Happy World Wildlife Day 2018! The theme for this year is ‘Big Cats‘; which encompasses the four largest wild cats — which are also the ones
Poaching, poverty and empowerment through conservation – Guest post by Maasai warrior Philip Ole Senteria
This week I am truly honoured to share the words of Maasai warrior Philip Ole Senteria. Philip provides an authentic perspective of living in a community
Gorillas in the wild; and how to help them stay that way! — Guest post by Dan Richardson
Last month saw the exciting announcement that the Remembering Wildlife book series, responsible for the highly acclaimed Remembering Elephants and Remembering Rhinos titles, will be dedicating
Rhino’s Up: One six-year old’s fight to protect the last Northern White Rhinos
Working in conservation and education will always feel like a blessing to me. To see how children react to the issues facing the natural world
Reflecting on a gentle nature
Lately, I have found myself in a reflective state of mind. Reflecting on my work, my goals, the small successes of the campaigns I’ve joined
Jonathan and Angela Scott – The Big Cat People: Special Interview Part 1
In the days before we saw life through the eyes of animal robots, we saw life through the eyes of the people who knew them
Rescuing lions — an exclusive interview with Captured in Africa
One of the things I love most about blogging is having the opportunity to talk to experts and professionals in conservation about the incredible and