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The Importance Of Transylvania’s Storks

Posted on July 14, 2020October 5, 2020 by Marian Madalina

Storks (Ciconia ciconia) are the perfect example of how wildlife and humans can coexist.  Storks have lived in symbiosis with humans since the Middle Ages when woodlands in Europe

How to Track (and Recognize) Romania’s Iconic Mammals

Posted on June 9, 2020November 10, 2020 by Marian Madalina

Romania’s Carpathian Mountains are among the wildest places left in Europe. Even in the Carpathian foothills in Transylvania, still dominated by low-impact agriculture, it is not uncommon to see

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10 Local Products to Try on Your Trip to Transylvania

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Marian Madalina

Transylvania is one of the most important centers for Romania’s gastronomic heritage. The region’s food history bears the marks of different conquering kingdoms, from the Hungarian Kingdom to the

What Can the World Learn from Romania’s Unique Conservation Model?

Posted on May 2, 2020November 10, 2020 by Sophia Wood

Romania’s Carpathian Mountains protect over 35% of Europe’s brown bear population, the largest remaining group outside of Russia. With nearly 6,000 individuals, Romania’s bear population appears healthy, and it

Is it safe to go on a bear tour in Romania?

Posted on April 16, 2020November 10, 2020 by Sophia Wood

Over 35% of Europe’s remaining brown bear population lives in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and their foothills in Transylvania. While these animals are shy like their North American cousins, the

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The road to conserving these beautifully biodivers The road to conserving these beautifully biodiverse areas is a complex one. 🌳⁠
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Friends of Wallacea helps local communities create sustainable tourism opportunities for these environments. ⁠
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Find out how you can help protect places like this one by checking out our blog post "20 Ways to Support Conservation Efforts From Home". ⁠
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This hungry Cuscus was spotted chomping down on some leaves at our site in Indonesia!⁠
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Our Indonesia site is still closed due to COVID, but we hope to open by the end of 2021.⁠
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This beautiful image was taken by Joe England (@avifornis).⁠
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✨ Trying to blend into the crowd when it's Janua ✨ Trying to blend into the crowd when it's January and you're still wearing your holiday sweater.⁠
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This Lilac Breasted Roller was spotted in the South African Savannah.⁠
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It likes to perch itself on top of trees and other tall points where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions small birds and rodents. ⁠
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