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Waking Up Wild Opening your eyes to the natural world. Wildlife and Nature travel blog. Waking up Wild was created to promote the wild and natural places from around the world.

Even with the ever increasing modernization and domestication of our planet, there still exists places of rugged and timeless untamed wilderness. Our aim is to bring awareness to all the incredible adventures that are available to those who wish to experience them and to bring a greater knowledge and understanding of all things wild that exist on this planet. We hope our experiences, stories, and

photographs inspire others to get outdoors and witness the natural world for themselves, creating unforgettable experiences in the process. To experience the natural wonders of this planet is to live how we were meant to live. So get out there and try Waking up Wild!

Now's the time to start thinking about planning a cruise through Australia's Kimberley Region for the 2020 May-August Se...
11/12/2019

Now's the time to start thinking about planning a cruise through Australia's Kimberley Region for the 2020 May-August Season.

We’ve gathered a list of some of the top things to see on a cruise through the Kimberley, where the Australian Outback meets the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

Animals are uncontrollable and unpredictable, which presents unique challenges for photography. Still, there are some de...
14/07/2017

Animals are uncontrollable and unpredictable, which presents unique challenges for photography. Still, there are some destinations where the animals are so plentiful, you can’t help but get great shots.

International Expeditions have put together a list of their favorites among the world’s best places for wildlife photography…

As a professional photographer for nearly 20 years now, I’ve explored everything from fashion and retail photography to shooting sporting events and live concerts. In my eyes, none of them offers the thrills of wildlife photography. Animals are uncontrollable and unpredictable, and the ecosystems th...

Another great post from Green Global Travel this week - a look at 10 of the planet’s most beautiful forests, each of whi...
13/07/2017

Another great post from Green Global Travel this week - a look at 10 of the planet’s most beautiful forests, each of which deserves a place on any nature lover’s world travel bucket list!

The 10 Most Beautiful Forests For Your World Travel Bucket List, each of which provides oxygen & serves as home to an incredible array of flora and fauna.

The world’s invasive species list seems to be growing every year. But as you're traveling, check out Green Global Travel...
10/07/2017

The world’s invasive species list seems to be growing every year. But as you're traveling, check out Green Global Travel's list of 10 invasive species you can eat, helping to protect the planet in the process!

Invasive Species List: 10 Destructive Species You Can (and Should) Eat. Check out our guide to edible invasive plants & animals, including links to recipes!

A   Battle for your weekend!
01/07/2017

A Battle for your weekend!

While bad news and political turmoil were turning everyone against each other, a erupted, and it was exactly what Twitter needed.

15/03/2017

Bicycles are a perfect way to see a destination when we travel as we can take things at our own pace while opening up many more opportunities

Offering the best of both Earth's poles, Chimu Adventures offers incredible expedition style cruises that are sure to le...
08/03/2017

Offering the best of both Earth's poles, Chimu Adventures offers incredible expedition style cruises that are sure to leave you speechless.

Believe it or not, the polar bear is not the king of the polar regions. That title belongs to the Southern Elephant Seal...
28/02/2017

Believe it or not, the polar bear is not the king of the polar regions. That title belongs to the Southern Elephant Seal which has reached weights of up to 11,000lbs.

It is hard to believe this one I photographed on Livingston Island just off Antarctica was a small individual as it was massive.

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After the Oregon Zoo recently closed because of snow, a worker skied in to check on the animals. Turns out they were hav...
20/02/2017

After the Oregon Zoo recently closed because of snow, a worker skied in to check on the animals. Turns out they were having the time of their lives!

After the Oregon Zoo recently closed because of snow, a worker skied in to check on the animals. Turns out they were having the time of their lives! Credit to

25/01/2017
New moth named after Donald Trump and ironically it lives in California and Mexico. I wonder if he will make an exceptio...
20/01/2017

New moth named after Donald Trump and ironically it lives in California and Mexico. I wonder if he will make an exception with his WALL to allow this migrant as it bears his name.

A biologist has named a newly discovered species of moth after Donald Trump. The Neopalpa donaldtrumpi is found in parts of California and Baja, Mexico.

Turtles make the best friends....they're always willing to stick their neck out for youEastern Long Necked Turtle in Mul...
11/01/2017

Turtles make the best friends....they're always willing to stick their neck out for you

Eastern Long Necked Turtle in Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Australia

Plastic makes up 90% of trash floating on the ocean's surface. Every drink we take from bottled water, we are gulping aw...
05/01/2017

Plastic makes up 90% of trash floating on the ocean's surface. Every drink we take from bottled water, we are gulping away a little more of our marine life.

Recently featured by Bookallsafaris
04/01/2017

Recently featured by Bookallsafaris

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With special thanks to Waking Up Wild, WildJunket, Africa Addict, , Your Next Big Trip, Passions and Places

Last nights Aussie sunset. Share your best sunset shots!
04/01/2017

Last nights Aussie sunset. Share your best sunset shots!

Uncovering mammoth remains in South Florida
03/01/2017

Uncovering mammoth remains in South Florida

Looks like the Elephant Seals had a bit of a rough New Year's Eve and spent the day sleeping off their hangovers.
01/01/2017

Looks like the Elephant Seals had a bit of a rough New Year's Eve and spent the day sleeping off their hangovers.

Happy New Year from Australia everyone!
31/12/2016

Happy New Year from Australia everyone!

30/12/2016
Having been to many of these destinations, I can say I agree with the choices!
30/12/2016

Having been to many of these destinations, I can say I agree with the choices!

Whatever the age of your child, there is a world of opportunity in 2017 to challenge your family to try something new. Perhaps you’ve always dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights in Scandinavia; maybe you seek a spell of island escapism in the Indian Ocean; or it may be that you wish to bring your ch...

22/12/2016
They may say you can't fly but don't let that stop you from trying...the worst that can happen is you look like a Jackas...
21/12/2016

They may say you can't fly but don't let that stop you from trying...the worst that can happen is you look like a Jackass, penguin that is!

21/12/2016

A harsh country with natural rugged beauty, Mali is a magical yet dangerous country. A country of stark contrasts, you have the Niger River which literally flows life to its inhabitants and the Sahara which continues to increase its empire as it makes its way southward stripping life in its path.

15/12/2016

San Francisco is known for its iconic fire engine red Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars but beneath the ever present fog you can find some of the state’s best wildlife locations.

And we thought we were the only ones who could write. This seashell looks quite capable of rather nice cursive.
08/12/2016

And we thought we were the only ones who could write. This seashell looks quite capable of rather nice cursive.

26/11/2016

The backdrop of Machu Picchu has become something like a “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign where tourists continue to take the monotonous iconic selfie in front of the long lost city which is…

Looks like even the wolves are going Hollywood. More and more sightings of Gray wolves confirmed in California
17/11/2016

Looks like even the wolves are going Hollywood. More and more sightings of Gray wolves confirmed in California

With incredible collections including fascinating natural history artifacts, The Natural History Museum of Australia is ...
14/11/2016

With incredible collections including fascinating natural history artifacts, The Natural History Museum of Australia is a must visit while in Canberra . The National Museum of Australia Visit Canberra

It would be pretty difficult to give your cat a home as nice as this one has. Gli permanently lives in Istanbul's Hagia ...
13/11/2016

It would be pretty difficult to give your cat a home as nice as this one has. Gli permanently lives in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia!

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