Stance that tourism harms wildlife refuted

Stance that tourism harms wildlife refuted

COLLEGE STATION – Two Texas A&M University scientists highlighted the conservation benefits of ecotourism worldwide and said a recent research review citing the dangers of ecotourism to wildlife is premature and problematic.

Dr. Lee Fitzgerald, a conservation biologist, and Dr. Amanda Stronza, an anthropologist, published a critique of a recent review in the scientific journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution that proposed tourism may increase the vulnerability of wildlife to predators.

Mozambique Wildlife Park Balances Tourism, Growth and the Legacy of War

Mozambique Wildlife Park Balances Tourism, Growth and the Legacy of War

Lions are getting pregnant and the waterbuck population is soaring at one of Mozambique’s main national parks, once the scene of fighting during a civil war which virtually wiped out the park’s lions, elephants and many other species.

Botswana part 3 - Okavango Delta

Botswana, Okavango Delta - Botswana's Okavango wildlife threatened

Zambia part 1 - Zambia Wildlife and Location

Zambia Wildlife and Location

Described by many as "the Real Africa", Zambia is a country of wide open spaces rich in wildlife, with magnificent forests, wild rivers and wetlands - studded with lakes and impressive waterfalls.

Zambia part 2 - South Luangwa Zambia. World Big Cat Safaris

South Luangwa Zambia - World Big Cat Safaris - Zambia Wildlife Safarisin the South Luangwa Valley, Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls.

South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, the southernmost of three national parks in the valley of the Luangwa River, is a world-renowned wildlife haven. It supports large populations of Thornicroft's Giraffe, and herds of elephant and buffalo often several hundred strong, while the Luangwa River supports abundant crocodiles and hippopotamuses. It is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 9,050 km².

Zambia part 7 - Extreme Route: Zambia.

Extreme Route: Zambia. Zambia: Victoria Falls, fishing on the Zambezi, crocodiles and hippos, as well as the tribe of zombies.

Zambia part 8 - Safari in Zambia. Elephants invade the Hotel

Safari in Zambia - Elephants invade the Hotel

Elephants invade the reception of the Mfuwe Lodge. For your Holidays and Safari in Zambia choose House of Wonders

Zambia part 9 - Explore the Beauty of Zambia on an African Safari Vacation

Zambia Safari Tours: Explore the Beauty of Zambia on an African Safari Vacation

Perfect for those who want to experience an African honeymoon safari, birding safari, or walking safari, Zambia is one of Africa's most wildlife-dense countries. Whether you want to enjoy Zambia safari tours through the South Luangwa National Park, or wish to explore the region on a Zambia family safari or Zambia honeymoon safari, you'll find adventure and immense beauty in Zambia.

Zambia part 10 - Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa

Kafunta River Lodge, South Luangwa, Zambia.

A fantastic home away from home, but with thousands of animals at your doorstep. With 20 years of safari experience, Kafunta pride themselves on faultless customer service, and some of the best safaris in Africa.

Madagascar part 1 - Madagascar in five minutes

Madagascar in five minutes

Time: march 2008. Place: Madagascar. In these 5 minutes we tried to put Antananarivo, Morondava, Fort Dauphin, lemurs, sifakas, chameleons, zebus, baobabs and other living creatures and flora.

Madagascar part 2 - Island Ark. Before It's Too Late

Part 2 Madagascar Island Ark - Before It's Too Late - Storyteller Media

Madagascar part 3 - Island Ark Promo

Madagascar Island Ark Promo - Storyteller Media

Malaysia part 4 - Expedition Borneo. BBC Wildlife

Crazy Looking Creatures - Expedition Borneo - BBC wildlife

Namibia part 3 - How the skeleton coast got its name

How the skeleton coast got its name - Dune - BBC places

Oman part 1 - Tourism: Wild Oman

Oman Tourism - Wild Oman

Rwanda part 1 - Rwanda Gorillas

Rwanda Gorillas - A visit to Rwanda and the mountain gorillas.

Rwanda part 4 - National park Nyungwe

Nyungwe Nationalpark, Ruanda - © Abendsonne Afrika

Visit the Nyungwe National Park Rwanda African sunset - your safari specialists

Rwanda part 5 - Akagera National Park

Rwanda: Akagera National Park

An amazing place to go on Safari--not overrun with trucks, lots of wildlife, beautiful landscapes and animals

Rwanda part 8 - Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda 19 june 2009

Romania part 17 - Transylvania. Living With Predators

BBC: Transylvania - Living With Predators - Wild Animals - City Dwellers?