The chilling reports don’t stop! On average one rhino is lost each day in South Africa. Not counting the calves that die when their mothers are left for dead after their horn is sawn off. With the numbers already in the mere thousands and with 93% of the world’s remaining rhino population being in South Africa… you can
> Canned hunting, lions, trophy hunters, birds of prey, students < “I don’t know how I feel about this?” Yesterday a falcon discovered my bird feeder. As I do most mornings I had just refilled my various feeders and stepped back to watch and listen to the songs of a new day. A Black Chinned Humming
“Go home!” With kids cheering, this command from the audience sends the black vulture hopping for her carrier. Yesterday we enjoyed the afternoon at a Bird of Prey Celebration with John at Last Chance in Texas Hill Country. After a predator walk with owls and hawks and a fast flying falcon demonstration… …came
“I had no idea that was happening…” This is a frequent comment after our presentation “Stories from Africa”. From the movies, most nature specials on TV, and travel brochures Africa still appears as this untouched jungle where lions, zebra, rhino and cheetahs roam free and unencumbered. Nothing could be further from the truth. With bush meat trade taking third
Live in the Texas Hill Country? Put April 28th on your calendar for a “Really Wild” night out in Austin. Joi with Zappy Springs has sprung into action. She keeps bringing us new ideas, attractions, and fun stuff to consider for those coming to a “Really Wild” night. For good food, drinks, music, entertainment and wild
With negative trends in wildlife conservation and education in Africa our goal is a lofty one. Raise the next generation’s awareness of wildlife’s role in their future and motivate many toward science and conservation careers through out South Africa. Sorry we just had to share!! Head Master Mr. J.T. Shabalala of the Mehlokazulu HS in
Animal Planet calls him “Africa’s Crocodile Dundee”. Will (from the Leopard Project) says he’s the absolute best at capturing a wild animal with minimal harm. Most comfortable in the bush tracking a man-eating lion or elusive leopard Dairen Simpson is coming to the Texas Hill Country. What a treat! Plan on being here in late
