Friday, July 20, 2018
Renowned for inspiring Rudyard Kipling’s famed The Jungle Book, this storied section of India is a hotbed of history, culture, and encounters with one of nature’s most mystical creatures.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Teresa and I are thrilled to be returning to the Galapagos Islands this summer, and it is almost impossible to conjur a Galapagos ecotour without reflecting on the work of Charles Darwin. We all know that Darwin’s exploration of these unique islands gave rise to his theories of evolution and natural selection as outlined in his seminal work ‘On the Origin of Species.’ Here are a few more aspects of this fateful expedition you may or may not already know…
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Many wildlife enthusiasts include The Galapagos Islands on their bucket list for numerous good reasons; to see one-of-a-kind species endemic to the archipelago, to visit the birthplace of Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking theory of natural selection, and to experience the sheer diversity created by the islands’ isolation from one another and different ecological zones. But what may or may not come as a delightful surprise to the first-time visitor is how unfazed and unafraid the Galapagos wildlife is by our human presence.
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This week we are exploring Peru, and Machu Picchu looms large in our imagination. We’ll be sure to send dispatches and images throughout our journey, to give our friends at home a peek into this experience.
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When leading a trip to Kenya and Rwanda, the majority of my ecotour guests are making their first trip to the African continent. For many it is the fulfillment of a life-long dream; the experience of seeing Sub-Saharan animals in their natural habitat. And often with travel to Africa comes the justified expectation that many complicated, expensive logistical steps --such as visas and vaccinations-- must precede take-off. Indeed, these purchases and arrangements are often the case with travel to many countries within Africa.
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THE EVOLVING DIET OF POLAR BEARS
Monday, August 31, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Most of our India Ecotour guests have a common goal; to witness the country’s majestic marquis species, the Bengal tiger, in its native and natural habitat. For this bucket-list experience, they have traveled halfway around the world.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Very early in the morning entering the place where people meet from around the world to view the gorillas. Here, we are ultimately divided into groups of eight - no more than eight can see the gorillas at any one time. We are in the Virunga Mountains (a series of volcanoes) in Rwanda.
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By Steve Dale
Imagine there you are, with camera in hand focused on a mountain gorilla... and you need to put the camera down because you can't keep focused because the gorilla is walking right toward you. instructions are to maintain a seven meter distance, but the gorillas weren't told.
No cages, no bars between you... the animals could seriously injure or kill people. They never do. You are accepted, even welcomed into their homes. Truth is they are incredibly gentle.
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More game rides in Akagera National Park. Here is a partial list of animals we spotted:
Birds: Anhinga, Pied-kingfisher, Papyrus Yellow warbler, African fish eagle, Red-eared cordon bleu, and Marabou stork. And most of all, the species that birders travel half-way around the to see, the diminutive and ever so elusive swamp flycatcher.
Antelope: Roan antelope (third or fourth largest antelope species), Topi (who Ged Caddick says "legs look like someone used shoe polish on"), Defassa's waterbuck, rare oribi and not as rare impala.
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By Steve Dale
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With Joan Embery, an ambassador for the San Diego Zoological Society and for wildlife protection worldwide
By Steve Dale
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As I head to Africa, here are some 'interesting comments' as I told friends and colleagues where I am headed --- to see the mountain gorillas, no cages, no bars between us....getting up close and personal on the mountains of Rwanda.And the reactions, in some cases, as I said, 'interesting.'
I will blog about the real experiences once I arrive. Here's what folks had to say:
"I know a veterinarian friend who died climbing up to see the gorillas. He had a heart attack. I hope you live."
MoreWednesday, September 5, 2012
More than few years ago, bonding with an orphaned orangutan in Borneo
By Steve Dale
Why we’re headed to see the mountain gorillas.
Leaving our pets, pet sitter and neighbors behind…
MoreSaturday, May 28, 2011
On our China tour, we see the most amazing creatures: the Giant Red and White Flying Squirrel (Petaurista alborufus), about which little is known.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
by Frances Figart
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One of the most amazing wildlife tours we do at Terra Incognita Ecotours is the Pantanal tour in Brazil. The size is limited to 12 and we still have space available for both our 2011 departure dates: July 25-Aug. 2 and Aug. 2-10. Among the amazing species we see are the nearly extinct Giant Anteaters.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Gorilla lovers in the Seattle area can help raise money for the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project by participating in or volunteering for the "One Walk for One Health" fundraiser in Seattle, WA.
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By Bob Lidston
Friday, October 29, 2010
The recent airing of 60 Minutes episode last Sunday night celebrating the life of Jane Goodall brought back a flood of great memories from our recent trip to Tanzania and specifically to Gombe Forest Reserve.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
One of the founding principles of Terra Incognita Ecotours is that we are committed to “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” But just exactly what does that mean, and how do we accomplish this lofty goal? One way we ensure our trips help conserve the local environment and improve the well being of local people is by identifying partners in each of our destinations and providing these partners with financial and technical support. On occasion we can even provide in-kind contributions to these partners.
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