How To Photograph Wildlife Ethically

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How can YOU photograph wildlife ethically? Join Rockies & Plains Representative Kaitie Schneider to find out!


Transcript:

If you’re like me and love photographing wildlife, it’s really important that we do our part to minimize any negative impacts we’re having on the very animals and plants that we’re photographing. So how do you get beautiful wildlife photos like these while doing it responsibly? I’m glad you asked! The golden rule here is do no harm. Don’t bait, lure, chase, or harass wildlife just to get a better shot. Instead, really … Continue

Mammals Of The World: Hippopotamus

The Hippopotamus(Hippopotamus amphibius), often shortened to Hippo (pl.: Hippos), is a large semiaquatic mammal that lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Hippopotamus is also known as the Common Hippopotamus, Nile Hippopotamus, or River Hippopotamus. The Hippopotamus is classified in the mammalian order Artiodactyla and family Hippopotamidae


Physical Characteristics

A Hippo’s body is typically brownish-pink. A Hippo’s eyes, ears, and nostrils are located high on the crown of their skulls; this is advantageous because these organs remain above the surface while the rest of the body is under water. Hippos have webbed toes. The average length of a Hippopotamus is … Continue