10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Well, this time next week I’ll be winging my way to Cape Town via Auckland and Singapore (air transport is weird sometimes), so this is my last beat post of the year. I have been to 11 countries to watch wildlife that this species lives in. A Leopard in India by Yathin Krishnappa (CC). No drab LBJs on my list.

Sharks 215

Sharks Leopards Snow Leopard Whales 215

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2015

And you’ve posted a link to a petition to an airline to ask them to stop transporting trophies. Tell me, what happens if we rip away hunting when hunting protects more wildlife land in Africa than national parks? There is a reason we talk about wildlife and habitat conservation, not wildlife and habitat preservation.

Lions 256

Lions Sierra Leone Hunting Buffalo 256

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

The day before, the day I arrived, was a transport day, and that meant the pack hadn’t been seen in the afternoon. It was Falakhe, who had dragged himself twenty kilometers on two broken legs past Hyaenas, Lions, Leopards and jackals. Support Wildlife ACT in supporting them. We were stunned, simply stunned.

Wolves 221

Wolves Lions Vet Dogs 221

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s a threatened habitat, and one much sought after by wildlife enthusiasts. Rather than the usual dismal waiting area there were comfortable seats and drinks, and when our transports arrived, we were placed in two large four wheel drives rather than one, so that we wouldn’t feel cramped. Night is for the frogs.

Lemurs 166

Lemurs Rhinoceros Uganda Leopards 166