If you regularly read the news, my title just told you what photo I’m posting today. For those who haven’t heard the absurdity, a Chinese Zoo was found to be (temporarily) scamming visitors by posing regular animals as exotic ones. An “African Lion” at the zoo was videotaped barking, because the zoo had replaced it … More This is Not a Tibetan Mastiff: Big Five Part One
This last guest post during my vacation week is from a young woman who runs a website titled Endangered Living. I recently came across this while reading various Africa posts while procrastinating packing for our trip. I was shocked and upset when I read her post, and I think you should read it to. The … More Chocolate Dipped Death (by Sarah Bell)
In a previous blog, I told you about Lori Robinson before, of Africa Inside, she has been a great commenter on this blog, always making me think a little differently about myself and the way I interact with wildlife. One of my favorite projects Lori promotes is Cheetah Conservation. Her interview with Laurie Marker is … More Laurie Marker’s Cheetah Conservation Fund (by Lori Robinson)
Happy World Elephant Day! Did you know there was a World Elephant Day? I only recently learned about this day, marked to “bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants.” In honor of the day, I wanted to share some photos taken during a recent trip to Pilanesberg of a bull elephant … More Elephant vs. Tree: Trunk to Trunk
Today, readers, I would seriously like your input. Not about today’s Zimbabwe elections and whether or not Dictator Mugabe will continue his rule (although you’re welcome to state your opinion there as well). No, I thought in light of today’s elections, it would be a good time to discuss my recent thoughts on blogging dictatorship. … More Bloggers are Dictators, and Which Animal Rights are Right?
(Don’t worry, dear reader. Today’s post is short, optimistic, and will end with a “cuddly wuddly” lion cub photo from here in South Africa.) I am one strong, strong, STRONG mother fluffer. And I don’t just mean that I can now bench press 99 pounds (45kg for my new African friends), or that I still … More Marla is a Strong Mother Fluffer!
Maybe an uncle. A very large uncle. Thought you would enjoy some photos of our recent adventures here in South Africa. These are from The Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa. Driving to the elephant sanctuary, I was naturally thinking of The Elephant’s Child by Kipling. The sanctuary didn’t have any baby elephants while … More This is Not the Elephant’s Child
I knew I was saving these photos for a special day. I’m so glad I did, because they’re perfect today! They was taken at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa. I’m a day early (International Kissing Day is tomorrow, July 6th, 2013) but I wanted to give you time to prepare something special … More A Big, Sloppy Elephant Trunk for International Kissing Day?
by Mary Vanhooser Hello Traveling Marla readers! Marla went out on a limb this week and let me write a guest blog for you guys. I’m Mary, an American expat who has been living in South Africa for about 18 months. I moved here with my husband (Aaron) and 3 children (Parker, 8; Nathaniel, 6 … More Meeting Jane Goodall: A Guest Post
First, congratulations to Kriscinda Everitt for submitting the winning caption on Tuesday’s contest! That was a TOUGH decision. I really loved so many of them. I put a few of them onto the photo and sent to Kurt and we both ended up picking the same one as our favorite. I think next time, I’m … More Photo Caption Winner, and… Where’s the Butter?
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