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10 Best Wildlife Travel Adventures

May 16, 2013

(WILDLIFE) Whether you are deep in the outback or on the shore of a coastal cay, every destination is an exciting wildlife adventure waiting to be explored. Many organizations, including PlanetWildlife, help travelers plan the perfect animal adventure where a close encounter with incredible creatures is almost guaranteed. PlanetWildlife has just teamed up with the wildlife charity RIGHT-tourism to educate tourists about responsible travel and the fair treatment of animals. Make sure to check out their websites before traveling to your desired destination, and read on for the top 10 best wildlife travel adventures in the world. — Global Animal

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Travel Savvy Animals Use Public Transportation

September 16, 2012

(SMART ANIMALS) Everyday hundreds of passengers get on the Moscow Metro. The surprising part is that many of them are dogs. The strays are seeking shelter, warmth, and food. Most homeless dogs in Russia, around 35,000, keep away from people. But others have figured out ways of how to best navigate the city to their advantage. They take the metro to office buildings at lunch time, where they have good chances of getting some food scraps. The Russian dogs also have other advanced techniques for getting food. The ones that travel in packs have been spotted sending out the smaller, “cuter,” dogs to beg for food, knowing they might have more luck than the bigger ones. Read on to learn about other cases of traveling animals. — Global Animal

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Penguin Escapes To Freedom (VIDEO)

May 23, 2012

(PENGUIN NEWS) TOKYO — Two months ago, a penguin hatched an escape from the Tokyo aquarium and decided to settle in the Tokyo Bay. Due to the high levels of radiation in the area and the large amounts of pollution in the bay, people worried about the penguin’s health and safety. However, the penguin appears to be living a healthy lifestyle away from the aquarium. Read on to learn more about the search for the penguin and be sure to check out the video below. — Global Animal

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Fly The Skies With A Bird As Guide

November 10, 2011

(ANIMAL TRAVEL) NEPAL — Attention wildlife thrill-seekers! In Nepal, a new sport combining paragliding and falconry is gaining attraction in the world of adventure travel. Parahawking allows a person to glide the serene skies over Nepal with a rehabilitated yet unreleasable raptor leading the trek.  Over the span of five years, creator Scott Mason, owner of Himalayan Raptor Rescue, trained the rescued birds to fly alongside him while paragliding. By introducing the practice to the public for support of raptor conservation, the incredible sport was born. Read on for a first-hand account of parahawking. — Global Animal

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United Kingdom Animal Adventures

July 17, 2011

(ANIMAL TOURISM) Vacationing in the United Kingdom? Whether you want to swim with seals or watch wild wolves, the U.K. has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book your tickets, check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the U.K. From basking sharks to goats, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal

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Best Animal Tourism Spots In Europe

July 14, 2011

(ANIMAL TOURISM) Vacationing in Europe? Whether you want to stay in the city or go hiking in the Alps, Europe has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book your tickets check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the wild and in sanctuaries. From bears to swans, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal

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Joyful Reunion For Traveling Dog

July 11, 2011

CANADA (ANIMAL TRAVEL) — Pollux, a black lab from Montreal, returns home. After traveling across Canada for a year, the dog has come back to her family. The microchip is credited for the the labrador’s safe return.

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Dog Found After 2,770 Mile Journey

July 7, 2011

CANADA (ANIMAL TRAVEL) — Pollux, a black lab from Montreal, ran away from home and was found in British Columbia. The dog traveled across Canada avoiding dangers in wildlife. After a year, the family lost hope in recovering their dog, but received good news on Canada Day.

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