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Wildlife Guides

Australian animals

Australian Animals – Guide to the Strangest Creatures on Earth

29 December 2022 by Margarita

From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet, which makes Australia an extraordinary safari holidays destination. Sure, we … Read more

types of foxes - fennec fox

All 23 Types of Foxes and Where to See Them in the Wild

30 October 20224 October 2022 by Margarita

In my travels in search of wild cats, I have been lucky to encounter many different types of foxes in the wild. Practically every country I travelled to had a few … Read more

Australian parrots - Major Mitchell's cockatoo

Australian Parrots: Guide to all 57 species of Parrots in Australia

31 December 202219 September 2022 by Margarita

Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as The Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more

Best Safari Holidays Destinations Around the World

50 Outstanding Safari Destinations Outside of Africa

16 January 202311 April 2022 by Margarita

So you are dreaming of a wildlife safari, of experiencing the thrill of coming face to face with wild animals on their own turf. But which safari destination should you … Read more

Hoopoe in Western Forest Complex

Bird-watching for Beginners: 5 Tips to Get Started in the Hobby

13 September 20227 April 2022 by Guest Author

Birdwatching is kind of amusingly depicted in the media. You get brightly-garbed birdwatchers, often with safari hats and dangling binoculars, just walking on and talking together on lush and wide … Read more

Cheetah vs Leopard - How to tell the two cats apart

Cheetah vs Leopard – How to tell the two cats apart

29 April 20223 January 2022 by Margarita

So, you are planning a wildlife safari and dreaming of seeing wild cats in their natural element. But can you tell one spotted big cat from another? Cheetah vs leopard, … Read more

attracting wildlife to your garden

5 Tips to Make a Wildlife Garden and Promote Biodiversity at Home

24 June 2021 by Margarita

Attracting more wildlife to your garden or allotment doesn’t necessarily damage your plants and is relatively easy. We live in a world of constant environmental destruction and global warming, but … Read more

Jaguar vs leopard - learn to tell the difference

Jaguar vs Leopard – How to tell the two cats apart

24 January 202223 June 2021 by Margarita

Jaguar vs leopard –  the two magnificent spotted big cats that are so similar in appearance, most people find them indistinguishable. But can you learn to tell them apart? Well, … Read more

Collective nouns for animals - a conspirancy of lemurs

Collective nouns for animals – words you need to know for your next safari

9 October 202217 June 2021 by Margarita

A crash of rhinos, anyone? Or a prickle of porcupines? How about a parliament of owls? If you have no idea what I am talking about, you are not alone. … Read more

Top African Safari Holidays Destinations

What are the best African Safari Holidays Destinations?

12 September 202130 May 2021 by Margarita

There aren’t many travel experiences more rewarding than having a close encounter with wild animals on African Safari holidays. Be it a lion, a whale, or a meerkat, it’s all about … Read more

Wildlife watching holidays

When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching

16 January 20237 May 2021 by Margarita

Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more

types of elephants - African savanna elephant

The 7 types of elephants and where to see them in the wild

2 October 20227 May 2021 by Margarita

As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more

Street cats

Stray cats vs free-roaming cats: How to tell the difference?

16 January 202324 November 2020 by Margarita

Do you regularly see a particular cat or group of cats outside your home or someplace where you regularly pass by? Do you feel tempted to approach them and maybe … Read more

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