wildlife

Lion teeth by njwight

Lion Population: The Sad Story of Lion Math

The African lion population is currently estimated to be around between 20,000…


Bataleur eagle buy NJ Wight

The Bateleur Eagle: An Unusual Perspective

I confess–I snuck a peek up the skirt of a Bateleur eagle. The red-faced Bateleur eagle owes its…


Photographing Safari Silhouettes

“Here I am, where I ought to be.” ~Karen Blixen, Out of Africa


Strawberry Poison dart frog by nj wight

Photographing the Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

Oophaga pumilio, better known as the strawberry poison dart frog, is a gorgeous little…


A Black Rhino Named Elvis

I recently visited the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where I was lucky to meet a special black rhino…


Join NJ Wight on Safari

Wild! Adventure: A 10-Day Kenya Safari with NJ Wight Join me for a fabulous small group, 10 or 11…


Black rhino with oxpeckers

World Rhinoceros Day 2020

A mountainous marvel of animal engineering, the rhinoceros is like no other. Leathery and lined,…


Wild Dog biting a stick.

Getting Serious About Wildlife Crime

Black Market Wildlife Crime It's time to get serious about wildlife crime. Some nights I lie awake…


The Rhinos of Ol' Pejeta: Rest in Peace

Ol' Pejeta Conservancy has a deep history of rhino conservation and is home to Kenya's largest…