The need to understand the global snakebite crisis is increasing and researchers are trying to understand the patterns that emerge from snakebite incidences around the world. Andrew Durso is one such researcher trying to investigate the distribution of snakebite and understand how artificial intelligence can help us in identifying snakes more effectively. I had the […]
I recently submitted an article to the Wildlife Blogger of the Year competition run by Terra Incognito. I shared a story about my encounter with a really cool bird in Peru. Here it is… Birds in the tropics are known to be both diverse and colourful and despite being in a very remote, cold and […]
As the communications coordinator for Save The Snakes, I have had the great opportunity to interview members of the advisory committee and share their passion for herpetofauna. Here is the first with more to follow! Currently an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University-Newark, Sara Ruane gives us an insight into her work with snake systematics, the importance of […]
Today is Snakebite Awareness Day and it gives us a unique opportunity to give victims of this global health crisis the attention they deserve! Snakebite envenoming was officially listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a category A (highest priority) Neglected Tropical Disease in 2017. Earlier this year, the World Health Assembly, comprised of […]
From Bhutan to Brazil, discover 45 birding tours that support conservation, local communities and education, from Terra Incognita – a new social enterprise focused on promoting ethical ecotourism. With worldwide tourism growth surpassing predictions, businesses and travellers can help make it a positive force for people and planet. The number of international overnight visitors hit an estimated 1,322 […]
Happy World Snake Day! Today is a day to raise awareness about snakes and their crucial role in the ecosystem! Snakes are beautiful creatures and they are absolutely remarkable in terms of morphology, behaviour and evolution! I have always been fascinated by snakes and I feel privileged that I can work with them, learn more […]
The Klein Jukskei greenbelt in Johannesburg is the perfect example of a green space in an urban city that needs a little TLC, so when a scout approached Wild Serve to do a project, we immediately got excited at the idea of assisting! The Klein Jukskei river in northern Johannesburg form one of three major […]
Dr. Kerry Kriger is the Founder and Executive Director of Save The Frogs! This USA based charity is on a mission to protect amphibian populations and promote a society that respects and appreciates nature and wildlife. For the last 10 years, their staff and volunteers have created over 2000 educational programs in 57 countries. They have […]
Scott Trageser is the Director and Co-founder of the Creative Conservation Alliance (CCA) and is a member of the Board of Directors for The Biodiversity Group. Having grown up in the United States but now living an itinerant lifestyle, Scott now calls the world his home. As a conservation biologist and photographer behind NatureStills, he is dedicated to preserving […]
South Africa is home to an abundance of frogs and toads (~130 species) and Dr Jeanne Tarrant is taking a lead to be the saviour for these ‘little’ guys. As the manager of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Threatened Amphibian Programme (TAP), she and her team aim to address a growing need for the involvement of the […]
Growing up as a young boy in South Africa, aspiring to be a game ranger, Robin Cook is now contributing to a cause that is bigger than he ever imagined. Working with the most charismatic animals of the world such as elephants, is a dream come true for many conservationists and for Robin it all […]
My work as a research assistant in the Peruvian cloud forest allowed me to experience herping (Looking for reptiles and amphibians) in a wet, forest location that I was previously unaccustomed to. When most people think of South America and the amazon, they immediately think of the extensive diversity of flora and fauna. Of course, […]
Locals in Johannesburg North work together for a greater cause by bringing the community together to restore the natural environment. Riverglades Estate in Jukskei Park was fortunate enough to have The Biodiversity Company give a talk on snakes and spiders. People fear these animals the most and often encounter them in their homes or surrounding […]
Every so often I spontaneously decide I need a wildlife and travel adventure and being the go-getter that I am, I venture forth and suddenly 6 months later, there I am eating breakfast with dense, green, forest around me at 2200m, watching clouds waver above me in the mountains… the cloud forests of central Peru. […]
“Being born in Africa is a true blessing and my inspiration to be all that I can be comes from the beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife that roam free. From my birthplace, Zimbabwe, to my current home, South Africa, I have been opportune to many experiences from science to marketing, which have led me to […]
