Taking an adventure to see wildlife in its natural habitat isn't like
a trip to the local zoo. Here we have some of the best viewing spots
where a close encounter with amazing wildlife is all but guaranteed!
Here Are Some Of The Best Wildlife Destinations. Enjoy! :)
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species of animals,
making it one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
Due to the wide variety of habitat that exists within this
small country (roughly the same size as West Virginia), such
as deciduous forest, tropical rainforest, coastline, cloud
forest, and mangrove forest, a wide variety of amphibians,
birds, mammals, and reptiles are able to call Costa Rica home.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone has the largest concentration of watchable wildlife
in the lower 48 states. The animals are spread out over the park,
so you'll have to visit certain areas to see specific animals. For
example, you're more likely to run into an elk herd in the Mammoth
area. You should be able to see a grizzly bear or two while cruising
through the open valleys of the Park or a black bear when on Washburn
Pass. The only free-ranging bison herd in the lower 48 states will
almost always be found in Hayden Valley, often blocking the road.
Galapagos Islands
Many of Galapagos Islands' animals lack predators and, as a result, they
are not fearful of humans. Here you can snorkel alongside the marine
iguana, walk quietly among the tortoises, or go birdwatching for
frigatebirds, albatrosses, Galapagos penguins, and blue-footed boobies.
Amazon River Basin
Over one-third of all the animal species in the world are thought to reside
in the Amazon rainforest. Home to amphibians, birds, reptiles, primates,
capybaras, tapirs, and jaguars, you'll definitely have some sort of wild
encounter on a trip through the Amazon. To add to this, there are more species
of fish in the Amazon River than what has been counted in the entire Atlantic
Ocean! In the river, alongside these fish, there are also manatees and river
dolphins. Adding even more eye candy to your trip, there are over 4,000
species of butterflies in the jungle.
Alaska
With the largest state park system in America and mostly being managed by
the Federal government, Alaska really is an unspoiled safe haven for wildlife.
Land animals to keep a look out for here include black, grizzly, and polar
bears, moose, caribou, mountain goats, coyotes, foxes, and bald eagles. If
you're off on a boat, you're likely to spot humpback and killer whales,
dolphins, seals, otters, sea lions, puffins, oyster-catchers, and kittiwakes.
Kenya
An array of amazing wildlife call Kenya home, but none are as popular
as 'The Big Five.' This includes lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes,
and leopards. Once you have spotted these amazing creatures, you can
devote your time to seeing giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, baboons, hippos,
wildebeest, and much more. The Masai Mara Game Reserve, the most popular
wildlife park in Kenya, is where you can witness the incredible migration
of millions of wildebeest and zebras from July through to October.
South Dakota
Custer State Park is home to the brawny bison as well as the
passive prairie dog. The park is also home to the infamous
begging burro - a donkey that's not native to the Black Hills.
These animals are descendants of the herd of burros that once hauled
visitors to the top of Harney Peak. Once the rides stopped, the burros were
released into Custer State Park where they have now become a popular
attraction. You'll also find elk, turkeys, mountain goats, and bighorn
sheep here.
Namibia
Namibia has 26 parks and reserves making it the forefront of wildlife
conservation. Many populations of Namibian wildlife have decreased over
the years due to human-wildlife conflicts, and communal conservancies
are fighting wildlife destruction through education, ecotourism, and
protection of habitat and migration routes. Due to these NGOs, the government,
and other entities, populations of black rhinos, cheetahs, lions, zebras,
and other native wildlife have been restored to the world's richest dry land.
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