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First Day on the Mara

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:51:00 GMT

Today would mark our first full day exploring Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. It’s relatively small compared to other African parks, but still an impressive 580 square miles. Famous for its large cats and impressive herds, the Mara is a photographer’s paradise. If I wasn’t already in heaven I would soon be closer. Filming on the Mara was a dream come true…

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Destination: Kenya’s Masai Mara

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:34:00 GMT

There are certain experiences in life one dreams of doing. As long as I can remember I’ve always dreamed of going on a true African Safari. The type of safari you see in countless nature documentaries. The type of safari where you see animals big and small interacting within the environment as they have for thousands of years. Truth is there are very few places left in Africa where you can experience this. The whole continent is experiencing a population explosion like no other place on earth. Animals and their habitat are disappearing fast. Kenya’s Masai Mara is one of the last few places where you can still go and experience a true safari, but even its future is uncertain…

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Hell’s Gate National Park

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:11:00 GMT

The very next day we left the familiarity of the lake and departed for one of Kenya’s most spectacular areas for viewing wildlife: Hell’s Gate National Park. It is the only park in Kenya where you can walk on foot. This put a twist on the “African Safari” experience and allowed me to see Africa on a whole new level…

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The Lost World: A visit to Crescent Island

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:31:00 GMT

The first day on the lake was incredible. It was everything and more of what I imagined Lake Naivasha was like. How in the world was the second day on the lake going to top that? I would soon find out. We were going to be transferred into what I can only describe as a “Lost World” full of animals unlike I’ve ever seen before…

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First Day on the Lake

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:59:00 GMT

There is something unique about Kenya’s Lake Naivasha. I can’t exactly put it into words but I can tell you as we embarked in the early morning none of us knew what to expect. Images flashed in my mind of African Fish Eagles and hundreds of hippos. Would we successfully feed the eagles? Would we see a hippo? We would soon find out…

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Destination: Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:16:00 GMT

Lake Naivasha is one of Africa’s most renowned lakes. It has been home to numerous well known naturalists, conversationalists, and filmmakers. It is also home to over 1500 hippos and 400 different species of bird! This is what makes Lake Naivasha the perfect destination to see wildlife. It also explains why it constantly ranks as one of the world’s top ten bird watching destinations. Although the lake and its residents are in trouble: Invasive species, flower farming, and an increased human population have all taken a drastic toll. This is why we were headed to the Elsamere Field Study Centre located on the shore of Lake Naivasha. Here we would learn firsthand the conservation issues and how we could positively make a difference in Africa. Let the journey begin!

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Africa pt 1: Nairobi

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:19:00 GMT

There is something about Africa that words cannot explain. It is a place of majestic beauty, death, and wonder. Nowhere else on this planet can you see the different types of biodiversity. Even well respected scientists hypothesize all humans share a unique connection with Africa: it is in fact the place our earliest ancestors walked. With the help of Dr. Munir Virani from the Peregrine Fund and Dr. Marc Bechard from Boise State University, I was able to experience this incredible place for my very time. My adventures were captured first hand on camera and I’m so excited to share them. I also documented my journey with numerous photos and various notes. I hope you all enjoy the adventure! First Stop: Nairobi, Kenya.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:23:00 GMT

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday! Not only do I love to eat and be with family, we also celebrate big with the animals. They all receive extravagant diets filled with their favorite treats. Take a peek at how we celebrated this year!

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A look back at 'TODAY'

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Halloween was quite different this year for the animals and I. Instead of spending it back at home we packed our bags and headed to NYC where we visited our two favorite ladies: Kathie Lee and Hoda on “The Today Show.” We’ve been extremely fortunate and excited to work with both of them and to spread our message of conservation and responsible pet ownership. What was so exciting about this appearance though was that I was able to dispel common myths and misconceptions about Halloween Animals. Take a look at some of my favorite moments preparing for ‘TODAY’

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Creature Features

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Whether it has fur, feathers, or scales it probably has been featured on “Creature Feature” – the weekly segment I film with Today’s Channel 6. In preparation for our one-year-anniversary I’ve decided to post some of my favorite moments while filming the series (Like this baby Sika Deer)!!!

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