Supporting Transylvania’s Small Businesses During Covid-19
Transylvania’s farms and small businesses play an essential role in conserving the local environment and ways of life. These local producers continue to rely on low-impact methods of growing
Why Transylvania Should be Your Next European Destination
Tucked into Eastern Europe alongside the Black Sea, Romania is one of the most overlooked destinations in the region. Luckily, this situation means that Romania’s stunning alpine lakes, rolling
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 Can the World Learn from Romania’s Unique Conservation Model?
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?
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