Business for Conservation: The Best of Both Worlds?
Q&A with Alejandro Arteaga, President of Tropical Herping
I recently reached out to Alejandro Arteaga, the co-founder and President of Tropical Herping, an Ecuadorian business committed
What is the Difference Between Friends of Wallacea and Opwall?
Friends of Wallacea (FOW) and Operation Wallacea (Opwall) are sister organisations from opposite sides of the globe working on wildlife conservation from slightly different angles. Both organisations work in
10 Species of Herps to Look Out For in Transylvania
Often overlooked, herps (which comprise of reptiles and amphibians) are an integral part of Transylvania’s healthy ecosystem. Frogs, in particular, are a great indicator of a healthy ecosystem, as
What to expect on a birdwatching tour at Angofa Wildlife Centre
With nearly 400 species of birds, Romania is a perfect place to pick up a new hobby or add to a growing list. While birdwatching might seem intimidating, you
What Are Bird Point Counts (BPC)?
Birds are both some of the easiest and toughest animals to study. On the one hand, they are everywhere; every continent has abundant bird species, many of which are
What is a visual sampling survey for herpetofauna?
While often ignored, herpetofauna is one of the most important – and sometimes most abundant – groups of animals in a given ecosystem. Herpetofauna, usually shortened to “herps,” comes
What is camera trapping?
Ever wondered how nature photographers get that close-up shot of a massive tiger sniffing the camera? Hint: they usually aren’t just sitting there holding a camera paralyzed with fear!
What is mist-netting?
Ever wondered how scientists figured out that birds go South for the winter or how much birds weigh? If you’ve ever watched or tried to photograph a bird, you