Horror and beauty in the dumps of Kirindy, Madagascar
How and where to see a fossa in Madagascar The forest was hissing. Intrigued, and a little scared, Frederik and I switched on our flashlights. The sound came from the[…]
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Tag: Wildlife
One extraordinary hour with the gorillas of Kahuzi-Biega National Park
We were going to see gorillas in the wild for the very first time. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, and one few people can boast about. For us, and some of the[…]
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The ghosts of Udzungwa Mountains National Park
In the heart of the Eastern Arc Mountains, roughly five hours driving from Dar Es Salaam, lies the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Although little known by tourists compared to other[…]
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Spotting otters in the Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Otters are wonderful animals. With their streamlined body, webbed feet and water-repellent glossy fur, they are one of the best swimmers of all land mammals. We have long wanted to[…]
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Survivors of the extreme: wildlife of the Salar de Uyuni
The Salar de Uyuni is told to have the most beautiful views in South America. This large salt flat (the largest in the world) definitely left a very vivid impression[…]
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Tunari National Park: wild life on top of the world
In 2014, I embarked on a PhD project to study the biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by the Polylepis woodlands of the Tunari National Park in Bolivia. The Park,[…]
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From the mountains to the sea: New England’s natural treasures
Although Acadia is the only national park in the whole of new England, it is far from the only place where you can find nature. State parks, seashores and even[…]
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Mini birds, maxi close-ups: a few hours at the Hummingbird Observatory
Hummingbirds are among the most amazing birds in the world: they shine with a thousand iridescent colors, have a long, thin bill to suck the nectar from flowers (just like[…]
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