Tag: Wildlife

California’s Wild Coast

Soar with the seabirds over the wild and beautiful north coast of California. The rugged coastline of Mendocino is a vast wilderness full of wildlife, sea caves, bird colonies, and crashing waves that can only be fully appreciated from an aerial view. …


Two National Wildlife Refuges Just a Day Trip From San Francisco

Just a day trip beyond the San Francisco Bay Area are two national wildlife refuges (NWRs): the San Luis NWR in Los Banos and the Merced NWR. They are easy to tour and provide a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. Located in the northeastern part of the San Joaquin…


Journey Through Patagonia | Documentary

Explore the unmatched wilderness of Patagonia in “Journey Through Patagonia.” Magnificent peaks, unique wildlife, aerial glacier exploration, and dramatic skies await you in this spectacular journey. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow…


2022 Safari Photographer of the Year Winners Revealed—Tender Titans, Tribespeople, Surreal Landscapes

Destroying the stereotype of the hulking gorilla, this picture reveals the species in an atypically tender light. Tomasz Szpila’s photo “Touch” captures a male gorilla’s gentle digit upon a baby sibling’s forehead. It also saw Szpila crowned 2022 Wilderness Safaris Photographer of the Year. Only seven days old at the time, the infant primate belongs to the…


Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2022 Shortlist Revealed: Kung Fu Squirrels, Monkeys ‘Doing CPR,’ and More

There’s nothing like the wild antics of animals to make us crack a smile and laugh. Featured here are some of the funniest comedian creatures caught on camera—in our books at least—to hopefully make your day. Wildlife photographers from across the globe have gone to great lengths to bring you: a monkey apparently performing CPR…


Peek-a-Bear: Photos of Bear Cubs Playing Hide and Seek Will Make You Smile

Wildlife is full of surprises. A 61-year-old Finnish photographer happened to capture a group of chubby bear cubs peeking out from behind trees as if they were playing hide and seek. The mischievous expressions on the cubs’ faces make these photos even more amusing. The cubs, aged around four months, were venturing out with adult bears…


Photos: Big Brown Bear Enjoys Scratching Itchy Back Against Tree Marked by Siberian Tigers

When a huge brown bear was quietly making use of a big tree to reach every bit of that prickly itch he couldn’t scratch himself, a photographer’s camera trap was sneakingly recording it all. The early morning footage was captured by a trail cam, situated near a camera trap, which was originally set up to gain…


Man Becomes Best Friends With Lions and Cheetahs Following Mom’s Death From Cancer

A British man who calls lions and cheetahs his best friends has revealed how losing his mother to cancer at the age of 12 led him to build an incredible bond with the wildlife. Shandor Latenty, 27, has been passionate about animals since he was 8 years old. Having dedicated his life to the welfare…


The Allure of Big Sur: Why This Slice of California’s Coastal Wilderness Has Captured Artists’ Imaginations for Generations

Big Sur is not so much a destination as a state of mind. The landscape and wildlife speak to the naturalist in every soul who visits there. For decades, people have journeyed to Big Sur seeking inspiration and communion in this magnificent natural cathedral. Time spent exploring along the coast or trekking through the mountains…


Lucky Tourists Get Up Close and Personal With Large Herds of Bison

Such gorgeous creatures! It’s marvelous to see so many calves flourishing. …