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Category: Bolivia

Survivors of the extreme: wildlife of the Salar de Uyuni

March 12, 2019 seekingwilderness Bolivia, South America

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[…]

Tunari National Park: wild life on top of the world

October 22, 2018 seekingwilderness Bolivia, South America

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,[…]

Conserving the rare Red-Fronted Macaw: a road trip through the Andes of Bolivia

May 14, 2018 seekingwilderness Bolivia, South America

In 2011, I took part in an expedition to record the presence of the Red-Fronted Macaws (Ara rubrogenys) in the Andean dry valleys of Bolivia for my master thesis. I[…]

Our fight to protect nature

For as long as we can remember, we have loved nature. We love it so much, we have dedicated our lives to protecting it.

With this blog, we want to help you experiencing nature during your travels and learn more about the science of nature conservation.

So come on and read more about how you can see otters in the Netherlands, Andean bears in Colombia or Bald eagles in Maine. Or learn about nature conservation in Bolivia and in Democratic Republic of Congo, where we now work to save gorillas.

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A couple of passionate conservation biologists working to protect gorillas in the Congolese rainforest. Sharing our wild experiences all around the world to help you feel more connected to nature wherever you go!

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2 weeks ago

Great news and congratulations to Mafuko, the happy mum! ... See MoreSee Less

"Your first reaction is disbelief” – rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park | Discover Wildlife

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Conservationists are celebrating the rare birth of twin mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Virunga National Park.

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3 weeks ago

When the world looks at us...👀 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Searching for the perfect way to make a travel map, I decided I'd give R a shot. I do like the result so I thought I'd share the code for those who would like to make one too! 🌎🌍🌏#codingforbeginners #r #travelmap ... See MoreSee Less

Make Your Own Travel Map in R! – Seeking wilderness

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As keen travelers, we absolutely love maps. We have a map of the world hanging in our hallway, an Earth globe in our office and even a map of our hikes in Wallo

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2 months ago

Many years ago now, I found a small mammal in a sewer. I took it home and it turned out to be a small mustelid. Yet, I have always doubted whether it was a Weasel or a Stoat! Sadly, cameras were not so common back then, but I do remember it was around 10cm long. So I guess a weasel! (I fed it raw steak and the adorable little thing slept in my hand but my mother made me release it in the wild when it jumped on her and bit her) ... See MoreSee Less

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