Wolves are repopulating Europe! Once hunted nearly to extinction, they are making their way back, but not everyone is happy. Image: ©Martin Grossman

Europe is Getting Wilder! The Return of Bison and Wolves

Europe is getting wilder! The recent reappearance of keystone species like beaver and lynx, bison, and wolves act as ecosystem engineers enriching nature, increasing biodiversity, and helping to mitigate climate change. And they are exciting!

Some of these species are being reintroduced; the wolf, however, took advantage of legal protections and … walked across Europe. Unfortunately, after 100 years or more without these species, their reappearance in forests and grasslands all over Europe has triggered controversy. Wolves, (and bison) are under fire.

Great images and the best places to see them. Read on!


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Jaguar (and wildlife) Safari in Brazil

Jaguars have been protected on this stretch of river in the Brazilian Pantanal for over twenty years. The shoulder season is the best time to see them. Giant otters, Caiman, Capybara, Hyacinth Macaw & 400+ bird species, primates, too.
We will also look for Ocelot, Maned Wolf, and more. 

This is Jaguarland - a wildlife photographer’s paradise.
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