DANTA Blogger Swims with Sharks in South Africa to Celebrate Shark Week

Kenny Coogan swims with sharks to honor the ocean’s apex predator.

Jaws’ Richard Dreyfuss and Sea Shepard’s Paul Watson Talk Conservation at Shark-Con

Shark-Con brings those who love the ocean together for a weekend of learning with Comic-Con style fun. The event is dedicated to raising awareness about shark and ocean conservation. Jaws’ Richard Dreyfuss and Sea Shepard’s Paul Watson about the plight of our oceans.  

DANTA Blogger Cruises with Hippos

Heritage Tours and Safari’s hippo and croc cruise was a highlight of my South African adventure.

DANTA Blogger Visits the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre

The Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971 as a cheetah conservation project preserving and protecting cheetahs. DANTA blogger Kenny Coogan visits their facility.

DANTA Blogger Visits Kew Gardens On A Layover

Kew Gardens is London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a great place for photography, education, and relaxation. Visit them to support their conservation and science initiatives.

The Paradox of “Pests”

Less familiar to you may be nuisance animals such as dolphins that have learned to steal fish from fishermen, macaques that barter with tourists’ stolen sunglasses in exchange for food, and elephants that disable electric fencing with trees in order to raid a farmer’s crops. Instances of human-wildlife conflict like these are not rare, and they may result in death or injury for animals and property damage or hardship for humans (and in some cases, injury and death).

Niagara Falls: Birds, Butterflies, Beauty

Niagara Falls is beautiful with its birds, butterflies and botanical gardens.