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Point, Shoot and Pray: 6 Best Safari Photo Tips

On May 7, 2022May 6, 2022 By lori
chris Martin Photo

“Photographic pros and amateurs alike can all learn from each other,” says wildlife photographer Chris Martin.  Chris and I are both bloggers for Africa Geographic – one of my favorite magazines. […]

Posted in African Animals, Safari Tips, WildlifeTagged Chris Martin wildlife photographer, WIldlife Photography tips3 Comments

Meeting Max the Rhinocerous

On January 10, 2022January 21, 2022 By lori

Rhinocerous have always appeared to me to be elusive, other-worldly beings. Most people, including me, who have been lucky enough to see a rhinoceros in the wild don’t usually speak […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Experiences, SafariTagged Rhino, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros7 Comments

Greeting Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzees of Gombe

On October 6, 2021January 31, 2022 By lori
Lori Robinson leads trip for Jane Goodall to Gombe Stream

Our boat lands on the  sandy shores of Gombe Stream National Park where 26 year old Jane Goodall and her mother Vanne first arrived in July, 1960.  Soon afterwards Dr. Jane’s ground […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Experiences, global wildlife conservation, Jane Goodall, SafariTagged Chimpanzees, Gombe Park, Jane Goodall7 Comments

Africa’s Unsung Conservation Heroes

On July 22, 2016 By lori
Baye Pigors for Saving Wild Unsung Heroes

Unsung Conservation Heroes, my most recent feature for Africa Geographic Magazine, highlights 15 amazing and dedicated people working – mostly unrecognized – to protect and save Africa’s wildlife.   Whether […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Heroes, Interviews13 Comments

Kissing Giraffe at Giraffe Manor

On February 1, 2016January 18, 2022 By lori
baby giraffe from Saving Wild

I’ve been in Africa many times on my birthday and this year my present to myself is staying here in Nairobi at the Giraffe Manor. It’s one of my favorite […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Experiences, PopularTagged giraffe, Giraffe Center, Giraffe Manor, Nairobi Hotels28 Comments

Back to the Wild: Prospects Rebuffed

On October 7, 2015November 22, 2016 By lori
back to the wild or jail

You’ve probably read or seen the movie Born Free about Elsa the lioness. It’s an enchanting story to all of us who have ever dreamed of having a close relationship with […]

Posted in African Animals, RewildingTagged Release back to the wild, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage12 Comments

Can Camels Save Africa’s Animals?

On October 3, 2015April 17, 2016 By lori
Camels vs. cows by SavingWild.com

Of all Africa’s animals cattle have always been the most important to the Samburu and Maasai tribal people of East Africa. As far back as they can remember, cows have […]

Posted in African Animals, African TribesTagged African Cattle, Camels, Maasai, Samburu5 Comments

20 Trust Worthy NGO’s for your Wildlife Donations

On December 5, 2013November 22, 2016 By lori

Who you choose to send your wildlife donations to matters. Today, more than ever before, You can really help save wildlife! But knowing which organization to send your money to […]

Posted in African Animals, global wildlife conservationTagged donations, global wildlife conservation, helping wildlife9 Comments

Cheetah Cubs get Cheetah Hunting lessons from Mom

On July 10, 2013June 9, 2020 By lori
cheetah cubs

Witnessing a mom giving cheetah hunting lessons to her cheetah cubs is one of my most memorable wildlife safari experiences. To be successful hunters, cheetah cubs must learn from their big […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Stories, Big CatTagged Big Cats, cheetah4 Comments

Laurie Marker – Cheetah Conservation Fund

On June 24, 2013May 6, 2022 By lori
volunteer with cheetah

Did you know the most endangered big cat in Africa is not lion, or leopard? The most endangered African big cat is the cheetah. Learn how Laurie Marker’s Cheetah Conservation […]

Posted in African Animals, Animal Experiences, Big CatTagged cheetah, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Laurie Marker, Namibia, vounteer with cheetah10 Comments

Meet Shivani Bhalla of Ewaso Lions

On June 4, 2013May 6, 2022 By lori
Ewaso Lions

Shivani Bhalla may be tiny (barely over 5 feet tall), but her work (Ewaso Lions Project) on behalf of the animals and African tribes in Northern Kenya’s Samburu region is […]

Posted in African Animals, Big Cat, SafariTagged Ewaso Lions, Lion research, Samburu Lions, Shivani Bhalla10 Comments

Everything Elephant – Understanding the Crisis

On May 3, 2013July 24, 2014 By lori
chris Martin Photo

The African elephant is probably the most loved of all the natural wonders of the African continent. The largest living land mammal, elephants have stirred the imaginations, and emotions of […]

Posted in African Animals, global wildlife conservationTagged elephant poaching1 Comment

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