Giraffes – A Tall Story
I have spent a number of years up in East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania which is where I am…
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Fog, Mist, Haze And Smog – The Difference
You know those early morning dog walks, the ones with a mist in the air, or is it fog? The…
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Swallowtail Butterflies Of Hickling Broad
The swallowtail is a rare butterfly found in the Norfolk Broads area. There are occasional sightings in the south of…
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Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima) Of The Coast
As I walk and hike the coast of Britain I naturally come across many varied and colourful plants. On the…
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National Bison Range Of Montana, USA
The time when bison (also called buffalo) roamed the western prairies in herds that could take all day to pass…
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Pikas, Ground Squirrels and Marmots – High Altitude Friends
Once a hike goes above tree line, around 5,000 feet, there are three furry types of friends I always listen…
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The Penguins Of Southern Africa
South Africa and Namibia are the only countries with African penguin colonies and a trip to Cape Town is never…
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A Complete Guide to Red Deer in the UK
There are few sights in the British wilderness as stirring as a red deer stag, silhouetted against a misty glen,…
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Warming Up To Snakes of Southern Africa
Snakes, the word that gives so many the shivers and causes them to recoil, even I, an animal lover, initially…
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RSPB Bempton Cliffs – Puffins and Other Sea Birds
On a family break to Yorkshire I discovered to my delight that on the East Yorkshire coastline you could sometimes…
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Kayaking With Cape Fur Seals Off The Namibian Coast
An early morning start – 07:45 – to make the most of the prevailing weather conditions, we meet for a…
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Great Spotted Woodpecker: A Complete UK Guide (Identification, Call & Sighting Tips)
It often starts with a sound. A sudden, machine-gun rattle that cuts through the quiet of the woods, a sound…
