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24-Jan-2009 07:25
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docbrown »
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Are you planning a safari to see the elephants and giraffes? Are you dreaming of exploring the jungles of Borneo in search of the giant-flowered Rafflesia and iridescent ferns? Does your idea of the perfect trip involve peering through binoculars in search of birds to add to your life-list? Do you want to know when is the perfect time to catch the Mojave Desert in bloom, to see snow leopards in the Himalayas, or see migrating whales off the coast of Mexico? Perhaps you're off in search of Bigfoot in the Cascade Mountains, the yeti in Nepal, or the elusive jackalope?
If any or all of these sound like your cup of tea, this is the branch for you. So collect your spotting scopes, loupes, zoom lenses, and waterproof journals and plan your next adventure here.
I'm not sure if this is the right board to post this. but neverless....i am interested in trying wwoofing in india and in se asia....i have yet to have any wwoofing experiences and was hoping to get some feedback from some people that have tried it. any stories or feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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13-Nov-2009 23:17
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24-Nov-2009 21:44
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Regine260475 »
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Hello,
I've been most fortunate to see green and loggerhead turtles nesting in various places of the world. My dream would be to see a leatherback.
It's one of the reasons I'm planning a trip to Trinidad & Tobago (I posted a thread on the Caribbean Branch).
Does anyone have any good spots to recommend on either island ? So far I managed to find out that Matura, on Trinidad, would be a good place.
Otherwise, any good spots worldwide for leatherbacks ? I've tried -- without success -- to see them in South Africa, Costa Rica, Suriname .... I'm aware it's mostly a matter of luck but I'd like to maximise my chances.
Any suggestion would be most welcome.
PS : we'd be going in March 2010 and could afford to take approx. 10 days including the journey to get from Europe to wherever it is we'll go, which would mean 7 to 8 days on location.
Thanks very much everybody
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13-Nov-2009 03:40
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krista_hughes »
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20-Nov-2009 20:00
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Growing up I always wanted to be a Veterinarian. As I grew older, I realized I want a job with a little more action. Something where I don't do the same thing day in and day out.
Through high school I've taken classes to prep me for any job with wildlife, such as, Honors Biology, Honors Zoology, Agricultural Science 1 & 2 and Vet Tech.
I want a job involving wild animals in their natural habitat. However that wont stop me from working at a zoo. I love animals and I tend not to be a people person. I would like a job... possibly a job in wildlife rescue? Are there international jobs like this?
Also, what kind of majors and minors would I need for college?
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10-Nov-2009 05:45
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20-Nov-2009 22:11
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We're suddenly able to take the month of December off. After a couple days R&R, our interests are wildlife/birds, photography, hiking, snorkeling. From quick review, it seems like not best time for some places I've dreamed of going (Borneo, Madagascar, Papua N.G.). Organizing for Africa in 2-3 weeks intimidates me (but maybe it shouldn't). Already been to Galapagos & Amazon, so would like something new. Because we have just over a month (which is seldom the case), thinking further than Central America. How much will we miss out by going in the rainy season to some places? How bad will the mosquitos be? Where should we go?
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05-Nov-2009 21:17
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scottsanmano »
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13-Nov-2009 23:10
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I'm told that the pink dolphins that are found in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Thailand are a sub-species of the indo-pacific humpback dolphin.I'm interested in finding out if this information is correct.If anyone has more information about these beautiful mammals, please let me know.
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04-Nov-2009 00:58
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hoisan »
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04-Nov-2009 14:26
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Hi,
I posted this on the Travel with Kids forum, but it looks like this forum would be more appropriate.
I have nine days (Thanksgiving holiday) to travel and I'd like to take my five year old on a trip. She's crazy about the natural world particularly animals. We are in California and given the short amount of time and her having to go back to school, I don't want to take her across too many time zones as the adjustments would be too great for such a short time. I would like to take her some place warm, has beaches, jungle, and easy wildlife viewing and maybe interaction.
Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador (Galapagos), living in a tree house, over a lake on stilts...all sound fun
thanks
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30-Oct-2009 09:30
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ooz »
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04-Nov-2009 21:10
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Is it true that in World War 1 glow worms were used as flashlights to illuminate maps ect in the trenches?
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23-Oct-2009 00:37
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stefrussell »
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23-Oct-2009 13:58
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trekker502 »
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Hiya,
Im currently in Arusha, Tanzania and am looking for info on horse safaris...the only places iv found so far have been extortionate but id be more than willing to work wherever first in order to reduce the cost...i dunno if this is an option. Anyway if anyone has any information or indeed would like to join me on this that'd be cool :) Im 24, and Irish...
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21-Oct-2009 21:55
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Laszlo »
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04-Nov-2009 16:09
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Laszlo »
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Just noticed in the LP online Shop that the new versons of their Watching Wildlife East Africa and Southern Africa guides have been finally released.
Earlier staff had said they would be totally different from the previous books in the series, so if anyone gets the chance to check these out, please comment on what they are like!
I am now travelling in Morocco so can't get hold of either.
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18-Oct-2009 15:27
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scottsanmano »
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18-Oct-2009 15:27
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scottsanmano »
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I recently visited Koh Phaluai in Ang Thong National Marine Park Thailand. Had a great time with the local fishermen and really enjoyed the local dried fish.I think the fish is a kind of mullet. Anyone know?
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17-Oct-2009 07:16
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trekker502 »
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29-Oct-2009 06:21
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trekker502 »
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Adrian, Texas, across from the Midpoint Cafe along old Route 66, thousands of sandhill cranes, and possibly some whooping cranes (with black-edged wings), had spent the night in a wheat field approximately 1 mile long. At 11 a.m. this morning, I just happened to stop there and noticed the cranes calling and in small flocks slowly lift off of the ground and spiral around as they caught the warm air thermals to lift them higher and higher for an easier flight south. It took their group an hour to completely lift off and fly south towards their wintering grounds in New Mexico. There is a Sandhill Cranes Festival on November 11 at their wintering grounds -- check tourist information. When I stopped at the Welcome to New Mexico Center a few minutes later, I was assured that they were sandhill cranes after a local at the Stuckey Cafe had told me that they were geese. I was also assured... more »
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16-Oct-2009 18:44
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blurgen »
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30-Oct-2009 20:12
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trekker502 »
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We'd like to travel this year to an african country again and inhale all the beauties of the wildlife and nature.
Last year we spent three weeks in Kruger Park ZA. This year we would like to visit another park and we were thinking about the Serengeti.
We'd like to do it the same way as in Kruger, fly to a main airport, hire a car and stay in the park for a couple of weeks. There is good accomodation in Kruger which you can book in advance, and we stayed in 7 campsites, each a couple of days. The real pro was that we could travel on our own, stay as long as we would like at a hippo or impala's without being disturbed by others or by some schedule and noisy cameras that tend to make a fake bird noise for every action it does.
We would like something like that again, does anyone know another place in one of the wildlife countries in Africa where you can do this? Serengeti seems ...
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08-Oct-2009 15:48
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cma_deb »
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24-Nov-2009 22:41
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Hi All,
Spending 3 weeks in Java in November :) Most of our plans are predictably around temples and climbing volcanoes but I would love to do some wildlife watching too. The guide books I have don't give much info on this for Java but a couple of past posts here suggest there is some good animal life around the place. Any advice on which parks or areas are going to be best for this sort of thing??
Thanks
Debbie
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07-Oct-2009 22:24
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FuturoFlamenco »
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09-Oct-2009 08:15
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One of the leading toursim companies in the Galapagos are currently offering discounts on two of their yachts. If you are thinking of cruising around the Galapagos to see the islands and wildlife it might be worth checking them out.
This offer is posted on the Latin Lounge
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