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Cayman Islands sea turtle tourist trap is, surprise, not so good to turtles
DestinationsBefore you see the turtles at the Cayman Turtle Farm on Grand Cayman, you hear them. The whoosh of breath when they breach the surface in their concrete pools resounds throughout the world’s only sea-turtle farm. That, and the squeals of tourists, who mingle freely with these endangered creatures. “It should be a happy place, [...]
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Kenya battles wildlife poachers in order to keep safari tourists coming
DestinationsTour operators want the government to act fast and contain poaching which they say could impact negatively on their business as Kenya is widely sold as a wildlife destination internationally. The umbrella body Kenya Association of Tour Operators wants a new wildlife bill to be drafted and the government to take major steps to address [...]
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Why wildlife protection in Zimbabwe relies on the growth of safari tourism
DestinationsRay squats down and inspects the tracks carefully, his rifle held in the crook of one arm. “These are from yesterday,” he says, pointing to where the fine dusty edge of the print has been blurred by the breeze. “It’s a big male – very big. The one we heard roaring just before dawn.” That [...]
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Wildlife bookings take a hit following India’s ban on tourism in tiger reserves
DestinationsThe rich bio-diversity of Indian forests and the grandeur of the Royal Bengal Tiger have been major draws for foreign tourists visiting India. However, the Supreme Court’s interim order, which temporarily banned tourism in core areas of tiger reserves, may have an adverse impact on foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) this year. Sources in the travel [...]
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10 destinations where the wildlife is almost too close for comfort
SkiftXNot everyone needs to kill a rhino, drink to excess, and write The Green Hills of Africa like Ernest Hemingway in order to tap into his primal connection with charismatic megafauna. Here are 10 spots around the world where the mystery, romance, and awe of wildlife is still alive and at large. We recommend keeping [...]
