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Seward, Alaska is a premier wildlife tourism destination
SEWARD, ALASKA — By the time we spot the Kodiak Killers, we've seen plenty of them already. Sailing to Reservation Bay in a large catamaran, wildlife seems drawn to our boat. Crawling through beautiful and tiny Emerald…
Wildlife tourism can be an effective conservation tool: Expert
Although successful, most tiger reserves in India are small and tigers protected within their boundaries are not viable.
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Sagaing region struggles to launch wildlife tourism project amid scarce funds
U Than Htay, a member of the Regional Tourism Development Committee, said Sagaing is home to the second largest protected area in the country and is home to two famous wildlife sanctuaries - Mahamyaing and Htamanthi Wildlife…
The hidden face of wildlife tourism: thousands of Asian elephants held in cruel conditions
Bangkok: Thousands of elephants used for entertainment across Asia are kept in cruel and abusive conditions fueled by the growing tourism industry, a new report from World Animal Protection revealed Thursday.Three in four elephants!--PSTYLE=WTX>…
The world needs wildlife tourism. But it won’t work without wildlife
Wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly around the world as tourist numbers continue to grow and we as travelers seek new and more meaningful personal experiences with local cultures and wildlife. This is what inspired me many years ago…
Anshi Karnataka National Park, Wildlife tourism, Karnataka
Anshi National Park is an evergreen tropical rainforest located in the North Kannada district of Karnataka. The park covering an area of ​​340 km² is considered the most endangered…
Kenya drought harms wildlife and tourism
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Drought is affecting East Africa's parks and game reserves, as well as the creatures that reside there. The Kenya Wildlife Service says dozens of animals have already died from the lack of water.
Last month, the government…
Building a wolf economy: Wildlife tourism fuels Manitoba’s economy
In February 2012, a team of people from Spirit Way Inc.
In February 2012, a team of people from Spirit Way Inc., University College of the North, Travel Manitoba, Wildlife Society / Manitoba and Frontiers North Adventures met…
SD Zoo Global honors Australian zoos for wildlife conservation
Kangaroo at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) honors two major Australian zoos for their work in global wildlife conservation.
On Monday, August 8, San Diego Global Zoo staff…
People keep dying in this animal park
A woman visiting a wildlife park in Beijing, China was killed over the weekend after trying to save her daughter from a tiger attack. Her daughter was seriously injured in the incident.Badaling Wildlife World is a park that allows visitors…
County approves permit to save Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center near Scottsdale
Months of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center near Scottsdale ended on Wednesday, when the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a 20-year license for the non-profit sanctuary.Southwest…
Indian Railways First Animal Sightseeing Train – Tiger Express
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Yesterday, on World Environment Day, Union Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu left the Tiger Trail circuit train from Safdarjung station in Delhi. He…
Going into business for wildlife conservation
Jaguar stalking in the Pantanal, Brazil. (Photo by Gautam Shah)
According to World Wildlife Fund, the rapid loss of wildlife today is estimated to be up to 10,000 times higher than the natural extinction rate. We watch them…
The 10 most cruel types of wildlife tourism to cross off your list
From elephant rides to selfies with monkeys, we've all seen the social media posts of friends on vacation visiting animal attractions.
But for some of us, after this first stroke of astonishment (“she cuddles a…
Man who kidnapped ‘Piggy’ the echidna from Currumbin Wildlife Park ‘couldn’t…
'I just had a big day on booze': Man who kidnapped echidna from wildlife park while wearing creepy mask says he did it because he couldn't find crocodile Two drunk men stole an echidna because they couldn't find a…
Wildlife tourism could be “domestic” wild animals
Protected wild areas receive eight billion visitors a year. And that's right on earth. Underwater reserves add millions more to the tally. Which, given that these are "protected" areas, seems like an insane number of people.
"This is…
A walk through BC Wildlife Park, 50 years later
While most visitors to BC Wildlife Park wander, intrigued by the many carnivores and amphibians, Glenn Grant weaves trails that he sees as a blueprint coming to life.
While most visitors to BC Wildlife Park wander, intrigued by the…
Lion “Factory Farms” and the dark side of animal tourism
Nicole Paquette is vice president of wildlife protection at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). She contributed this article to Live Science Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.As global outrage continues to grow over the…
Challenges for wildlife tourism
A British tour guide was attacked by a leopard in South Africa's Kruger National Park this week. The leopard was 6 feet away when tourists from the safari vehicle lost sight of it. The leopard circled around the driver's side and…
Animal tourism in Virunga gives new hope to Congo | Public holidays in the Democratic Republic of…
ANear years of civil war that claimed the lives of more than six million people and a long history of corruption and political instability, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not on many travelers' lists.But now there is a very good…
Sustainable wildlife tourism is a positive force for conservation and savings, expert says
If done correctly, wildlife tourism can have a positive influence on how economies develop and view their wildlife and biodiversity, according to Dr Michael Hutchins, who has extensive experience in the wildlife industry and is an expert…
How wildlife tourism and zoos can protect animals in the wild
Big Ritchie looks up from his pile of bananas, unfazed by the flock of tourists taking his picture. Stretched around him, mother orangutans * and their fluffy orange babies affectionately groom each other, chase each other, hang…
Why do we need to rethink animal tourism | Ethical holidays
Does the first-hand experience of magnificent wild animals in their natural habitat deepen our connection to nature? Almost certainly. Does it change our behavior towards the environment as a whole? Occasionally. Are these moments…
Big money! UK wildlife tourism boosted during deer rutting season
Big money! UK wildlife tourism gets a boost as deer rutting season begins By Catherine Eade Posted: 8:14 a.m. EDT, September 18, 2013 | Update: 8:14 a.m. EDT, September 18, 2013 Britain is in turmoil for the woods!-->…
Increase in animal tourism: a positive step towards conservation
Like the two phases of a coin, wildlife tourism is also peppered with two perceptions. According to one opinion, wildlife must be separated from tourism, in order to protect endangered species. On the other hand, another school of…