KCRA 3 heard from Cortez’s loved ones about the life he left behind. It was oh my god. You know, there’s some really good guys, it’s an expedition. No one expected a tragedy to occur. I think my first reaction was shock. He was there. I don’t know how many times. Many times in Africa. … Read more
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A prominent billionaire trophy hunter who owned a California winery was trampled to death by five raging elephants as he tried to take down Africa’s next big thing. Ernie Dosio, 75, described by his loved ones as a “good old country boy” who loves the outdoors, was chased last Friday … Read more
“The Giraffe and the Moon” by Kyle Goetsch (South Africa). South African giraffe, Nami brand, Namibia. Photographed with a 600mm lens. Remembering Wildlife has announced the 20 winners of a contest for images to be included in an upcoming book. Reminds me of giraffes. Giraffe numbers have declined by about 40% over the past 30 … Read more
Peter Beard, Ken Randall and Rope Hunting Rhino Block 29, 1964 © The Estate of Peter Beard, courtesy of Peter Beard Studio, www.peterbeard.com Peter Beard is a unique and often confusing figure in the history of wildlife photography. But undoubtedly his book end of the game, It remains one of the most important pieces of … Read more
Kagwell, Kenya — Rhoda Ongoche Akechi still remembers the whispers that followed her to the water in 2002. At 39 years old, the mother of seven was about to break one of Lake Victoria’s oldest taboos: women boarding fishing boats. The now 61-year-old said: “People were claiming that if a woman went into the water … Read more