Ultimate Wildlife Destinations

This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes and conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, and from hiking in Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains in search of European brown bears to cruising the Azores to spot blue whales, the opportunities are boundless and alluring. 100 carefully chosen destinations will take readers on a journey across oceans and polar ice caps, rainforests and mountain peaks in search of the most astounding creatures on the planet.

1,001 animals to see before they die. From the world?s only multi-species primate sanctuary in South Africa, to the wild ponies of Assateague Island, to the Blue-Footed Boobies of the Galapagos Islands, Destination Wildlife provides all the information the intrepid traveler looking for the best wildlife experiences could need?and rarely finds in other travel guides. Written from a visitor?s perspective?and informed by the National Wildlife Federation and other naturalists? each site in Destination Wildlife has been evaluated by real eco-travelers who have provided insider tips and suggestions that give the what, when, where, how and? most important?the why of every site to maximize each wildlife experience.

The Kids’ Ultimate Animal Activity Book takes the best animal material from Stacy and Ken’s previous titles and puts it in a single book that kids will love and come back to time and again. Organized in a see, learn, do (interact) format, the book first lays the groundwork for observing and learning about the animals—from their behavior and habitat to the truths and myths about them—and then jumps into lots of animal-related activities (like finding caterpillars or inspecting lizards).

Twenty of the world's top wildlife experiences, from Rubbing Shoulders with Mountain Gorillas (Uganda) to Being Hugged by Manatees (Florida), brought to you by one of the world's leading authorities on wildlife. With stunning photography and informative (and often humorous) text, accompanied by details on how to visit each destination, Ultimate Wildlife Experiences is both an inspirational read and a practical guide to unforgettable encounters that anyone can enjoy. This is the natural world at its most dramatic, heart-warming, bizarre and beautiful: the wildlife creme de la creme.

The 100 sites featured offer the most magnificent wildlife watching in the United States. Among the creatures: alligators in Florida's Everglades, elk in Colorado, and horseshoe crabs by the thousands at Delaware's Port Mahon Preserve. Lavishly illustrated and easy-to-use, this guide is great for planning a day trip or holiday adventure. Maps. Photos.

Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.

"Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing -- making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer. This is the only guidebook that effectively assists readers in choosing the best destinations for the kind of wildlife experience they would most enjoy by comparing travel options among all the top wildlife countries. Using the easy-to-read "When's the Best Time to Go for Game Viewing" chart, readers can conveniently choose the specific reserves and country(ies) that are best to visit during their vacation period. From the "What Wildlife is Best Seen Where" chart, readers can easily locate the reserves that have an abundance of the animals they wish to see. From the "Safari Activities" chart, readers can choose the reserves that offer the safari options (night drives, canoeing, walking, ballooning, etc.) that interest them most."--Publisher's description.