Photo: Lisa McNee, BLM, Buck Creek Watchable Wildlife Area (Some rights reserved)
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Wildlife Tourism = Observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats // Observación e interacción con la vida animal y vegetal local en sus hábitats naturales
Also see: Animals in tourism
Questions // Preguntas
- Which are the recommended wildlife tourism options and which should be avoided? // ¿Cuáles son las opciones de turismo de vida silvestre recomendadas y cuáles se deben evitar?
Headlines
The facts on wildlife conservation — from an experienced practitioner – Nick Tredger
ATTA White Paper – Rethinking Human-Wildlife Boundaries for a Sustainable African Future
Dangers of ecotourism: Up close and infectious – Knowable
Net Effects of Ecotourism on Threatened Species Survival – Plos One
Going on safari? Research shows ecotourism can help save threatened species
Buenas prácticas para la observación de oso, lobo y lince en España
“Born Free*” (Not): Releasing wildlife tourism’s economic potential – Chris Warren
‘Blackfish’ Director Says SeaWorld’s New Orca Experience Doesn’t “Change Anything for the Animals” – The Hollywood Reporter
Ecotourism could be making animals less scared, and easier to eat
Does Ecotourism Hurt or Help? – Smithsonian Magazine
Ecotourism can put wild animals at risk, scientists say – UCLA
The world needs wildlife tourism. But that won’t work without wildlife – Guardian
Elsewhere on the Web
greengirlsinafrica.com
wildchoices.org
wildlifetourism.org.au
Otters
The Economic Value of Sea Otters and Recreational Tourism in a California Estuary
How Much Is an Otter Worth? For Ecotourism—Millions – Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Captive Animals
Australian Marine Park Under Investigation – The Dodo
Animal rights groups call for end to wildlife tourism, saying tourists unaware of cruelty animals face – ABC News
TBEX Dolphin Controversy
Wildlife Tourism Ethics And Practices Debate, A Response To TBEX. – Bemused Backpacker
Why I Won’t Be attending TBEX Cancun – Archived Outbounding
http://tbexcon.com/us/2014/07/08/tbex-mission-programming-ethics
Wildlife Tourism Ethics And Practices Debate, A Response To TBEX. | Bemused Backpacker
TBEX Dolphin Tours Cancelled In Cancun. – Bemused Backpacker
Centre for Animal-based Tourism
catconsortium.com/
Facebook
Amazon.com
Working in Wildlife Tourism – Ronda Green
Reports
Planeta.com