wildlife
In an effort to provide a safer visit for the approximately three million visitors to Zion National Park each year, park rangers have announced plans to expand vehicle DUI checkpoints and traffic patrols. This will help the rangers fulfill their two essential missions: to preserve and protect national and cultural… Read the rest
One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. Here’s a round-up of 8 extreme adventures and where best to do them.
1. Mountain Trekking… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Jonathan Riley for this amazing shot of ice columns at the Bay of Fundy near Digby, Nova Scotia.
Here’s what he had to say about the event:
I only had a half hour before I had to head back to work, not to mention … Read the rest
A night hike in the Amazon Rainforest is mind-blowing. You’re literally surrounded by a wildlife symphony – the croaking of a toad, the sound of a spider crawling or a bat flapping its wings. The nocturnal Amazonian residents come alive.
Enter their world through these images. Click on the thumbnails… Read the rest
Teeming with wild animals and nature reserves, the Galapagos islands are one of the best places in the world for wildlife experiences. Strange creatures roam freely on these islands, boundless and free. The islands are fortunately protected from destruction and touristic development thanks to governmental efforts and restrictions. Here’s a… Read the rest
We have several iWend ambassadors who are out galavanting around the world, so it’s always nice when they come pay us a visit. Next week we get the chance to welcome iWend Ambassador Daniel Fox for his Portland exhibition of Wild Image Project: Works from Argentina… Read the rest, where he’ll be
We think this picture taken by Michael Lynch in Okinawa, Japan, does a great job of capturing this month’s Friday Photo theme of waste and waterways. As Michael puts it, the Grey-tailed Tattler seems to be “reflecting on why humans toss their trash on the beach.” We hope that the… Read the rest
This great photo comes via The Goat and is an excellent reminder that whenever you’re out in the wild, it’s incredibly important to keep an eye out for wildlife… in all directions! In fact it’s the number one rule of photography recommended by National Geographic photographer Tim Greenleaf who took… Read the rest
In addition to April Fool’s day, the feel-good story of last Wednesday is the report that a species of dolphin which experts thought was extinct is actually thriving off the coast of Bangladesh.
The bad news though: these dolphins are restricted to water with low salinity, meaning they stay relatively… Read the rest
Cute animals featured in videos is nothing new, but have you ever seen one filming a video? Wildlife photographer Enrique Aguirre did. Well, sort of.
Aguirre was out on his monthly photo tour of Monterrey Bay when he came across this otter. He wasn’t sure if what he saw was… Read the rest
It’s Valentine’s Day.
Now, we’re not necessarily huge fans of this Hallmark created holiday, but we couldn’t resist the chance to show our love for all of our Wend fans… especially with this great card from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
So Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us… Read the rest
