The recent popularity of trail cams and camera traps has resulted in some pretty amazing footage of the natural world, such as that of Bhutan’s mountain tigers and a cougar’s epic journey. On May 9, 2012, another amazing “catch” was made: National Geographic captured a view of Cameroon’s Cross River gorillas. Of all of the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Africa wildlife safaris’
Happy Mother’s Day 2012, to Cheetahs, Gemsboks, and You
All animal mothers seem to share one common trait: a fierce desire to protect their young. In fact, sometimes that desire becomes a little too overbearing, and moms begin to cross the line into what’s known as “helicopter parenting.” Most animal young seem to have a universal attribute as well: an urge to prove themselves [...]
Do Chimpanzees Mourn?
Very little is known about how animals other than ourselves — especially nonhuman primates — react to the deaths of those close to them and whether they “mourn,” as we interpret the feeling. But recently, researchers at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust in Zambia, where wild-born chimpanzees that have been rescued from illegal trade live [...]
Botswana to ban wildlife hunting
Botswana is once more taking a leading role among African nations in advancing wildlife conservation as it prepares to end game hunting in favor of safaris devoted purely to photography. Archibald Ngakayagae, a spokesperson with Botswana’s Ministry of Wildlife, Environment and Tourism, announced last week that the legal process toward policy change is already underway in [...]
