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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Protecting nature in Half of the Earth could affect over one billion people
Humanity is currently experiencing the biggest biodiversity crisis it has ever faced. During this ‘sixth mass extinction’, entirely caused by human activities, species go extinct at a rate 1000 times[…]
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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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Seeking a job in the Wilderness!
It’s the end of an era for Frederik and I: seven and six years after we started, respectively, we have successfully defended our PhDs at the University of Antwerp! And[…]
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In vultures’ heaven: the Spanish Pyrenees
I’ve had a sweet spot for vultures since I studied the breeding behavior of a pair of Cinereous or Black Vultures (Aegypius monachus) at the Zoo of Antwerp during my[…]
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True wilderness, no vampires: hiking the Carpathians in Romania
Transylvania. It evokes to most of us haunted dark forests and fog-crowned mountain peaks, home to the famous Count Dracula. To two biologists eager to explore the natural wonders of[…]
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The Jewels of the Taiga
Where to see wild Finnish Forest Reindeer in Finland In June 2018, I was lucky enough to present my work at the European Congress on Conservation Biology (ECCB) organized in[…]
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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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The Wildlife Blog Collection
Not so long ago, we entered the Wildlife Blogger of the Year 2018 Competition with our story ‘Nose-to-Muzzle with a Spectacled Bear’. We did not win any prize but we[…]
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Our fabulous bestiary of the llanos
Colombia is undoubtedly one of the jewels of this planet: one of the 17 megadiverse countries of the world and home to almost 10% of the Earth’s known species. With[…]
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Fantastic Beasts of Cornwall
In a beautiful rugged land battered by the winds of the Celtic sea, home to the legendary King Arthur, dwell fabulous animals. Taking the opportunity of a short course we[…]
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When stags brag: deer rutting season in the Belgian Ardennes
In autumn (September to November), the forests in the south of Belgium are home to one of the most impressive and beautiful wildlife spectacles of our region: the deer rutting[…]
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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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Conserving the rare Red-Fronted Macaw: a road trip through the Andes of Bolivia
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[…]
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Where the lyrebirds, koalas and dingoes are: excursions around Brisbane
Brisbane is the most populated city of the state of Queensland, Australia. Located on the Brisbane river, it is only 950 km North of Sydney, almost next door for Australian[…]
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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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Among fairies and pheasants: the amazing birds of the Dongzhai Reserve
As I was freshly out of university in 2013, unemployed and without a dime, I decided to apply for positions as a field assistant. This was supposed to serve my[…]
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Nose-to-muzzle with a Spectacled Bear in Chingaza National Park
Where and how to see an Andean Bear in Colombia Chingaza National Park is located in the Eastern Andes of Colombia in the Orinoco region, only a few hours’ drive[…]
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Bald eagles, fall magic and dramatic cliffs at Acadia National Park, Maine
Attracted by its beautiful landscapes, scenic road, hiking trails, beaches, extravagant summer ‘cottages’ and the best lobster in the world, more than three million tourists flock to Acadia National Park[…]
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