March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day. To celebrate, we thought this would be a great time to honor 15 female heroes who are outspoken animal rights Keep Reading
The Important Role of Community Based Tourism in Responsible Travel
The following is our portion of a joint presentation on the Importance of Community Based Tourism, which we gave at TBEX Ireland 2017. We spoke alongside Cillian Murphy of Loop Head Tourism, a Keep Reading
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"We had a Red-bellied Black Snake inside the vegetable patch, and a Python right outside, both trying to get to the just-released Bandicoot," said Anne-Marie.We were on our way from the train Keep Reading
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It was morning in Golfo Dulce, a tropical fjord in Costa's Rica's Osa Peninsula. The slight roar of the engine and the gentle waves were strangely soothing. The sun slowly rose above the green hills Keep Reading
Earth Day Facts & History: Everything You Need to Know
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Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda: Trekking w/Dian Fossey’s Porter
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Minnesota Zoo Conservation: How Zoos Help Endangered Species
When I asked Dr. Tara Harris what her typical day at the Minnesota Zoo was like, her eyes widened and she stifled a small chortle. “I don’t have typical days,” she said. “Every day is different.” You Keep Reading
5 Endangered Species that Mate for Life
Living and loving together for a lifetime is not just a human concept. There are many endangered species that thrive in long-lasting monogamous relationships.This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate Keep Reading
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We first became fans of environmentally-focused artist Jason deCaires Taylor back in 2013, when we explored his stunning Cancun Underwater Museum (a.k.a. Museo Subacuático de Arte).As an art Keep Reading
Conserving Sri Lanka Wildlife Using Poachers As Protectors
Sri Lanka is an abundant paradise filled with huge national parks, wildlife reserves and other areas of outstanding natural beauty. So it's hardly surprising that ecotourism has become big business in Keep Reading
INTERVIEW: Responsible Tourism Expert Megan Devenish of Exodus Travels
Historically speaking, Responsible Tourism is a relatively new concept. The word Ecotourism wasn't created until 1990, while Responsible Travel, Sustainable Travel, and Green Travel are all more Keep Reading
Jeff Corwin on Conservation, Climate Change & Ecotourism
Jeff Corwin Interview on Conservation, Climate Change & Ecotourism Back in the late '90s, before I really started traveling the world, TV shows such as The Crocodile Hunter and Going Keep Reading
INTERVIEW: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund CEO Tara Stoinski
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International An Interview with President/CEO Tara Stoinski This week marks the 30th anniversary of the murder of Dian Fossey, whose groundbreaking research and Keep Reading
INTERVIEW: The Cove Director Louie Psihoyos on Racing Extinction
The Cove Director Louie Psihoyos on His New Film, Racing Extinction Louie Psihoyos changed my life. I'd known about the importance of ecotourism and Keep Reading
Dereck and Beverly Joubert on Wildlife Conservation
We want to be Dereck and Beverly Joubert when we grow up. Living and working side by side, these award-winning filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife conservationists have Keep Reading
INTERVIEW: Joan Embery on Why Zoos are Good for Conservation
Joan Embery on Why Zoos are Good for Conservation Keeping wildlife in captivity is bad. Animals being free to roam the wild is good. Right? The issues surrounding animal Keep Reading
