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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 2d

Who’s got the best ears?
🦇 Bats = sonar masters
🦉 Owls = precision predators
🐬 Dolphins = ultra chatters
🦋 Greater wax moth = 300 kHz hearing (yes, really)

Nature’s listening in on frequencies we can’t imagine.
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#AnimalSenses

Which animal has the best hearing?

Ranking who has the best ears in the animal kingdom is a tough task, but some animals push the limits of hearing far beyond what humans can imagine.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 2d

Zimbabwe, up close and wild. 🐘
Our Wild Zimbabwe Webinar is now on YouTube. Join our guides for an unforgettable look at walking safaris, big game encounters, and local conservation.

📺 Watch: buff.ly/WoZ7hGX

#WildZimbabwe #ZimbabweSafari #WalkingSafari #EcoTravel #Conservation

Wild Zimbabwe Webinar | Walking Safaris, Big Game & Local Insight with Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris

Discover the wild heart of Zimbabwe in this full-length Wild Zimbabwe webinar with Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris. Join Tad Bradley, Vusa Ncube, and Elizabeth Coler as they guide you through one of…

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 3d

Jaguar record: 10.5 MILES swum in Brazil’s Pantanal 🐆💦
These cats aren’t just stealthy—they’re aquatic.

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See them in action Aug 2026:
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#Jaguar #Pantanal #WildlifeAdventure

Jaguar in Brazil smashes record for the species' longest documented swim

A jaguar was captured on camera trap on an artificial island near the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam. The only way it could have gotten there was a very long swim.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 4d

Green sea turtles are bouncing back—officially downgraded from Endangered to Least Concern. A rare conservation W! 🐢💚
Full story: buff.ly/JJf93Jx

Want to see them in the wild? Join our Galápagos safaris: buff.ly/dvCq8sV

#WildlifeWin #SeaTurtles #Galapagos

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 4d

Great to see @ATTA teaming up with @ReefWorld to push sustainable marine tourism forward 🌊
This kind of industry leadership is what we need to protect coral reefs + ensure long-term responsible travel.
More here 👉 buff.ly/eoqjxM9
#GreenFins #SustainableTravel #ATTA

Adventure Travel Trade Association and The Reef-World Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Marine Tourism

The Adventure Travel Trade Association and The Reef-World Foundation have partnered to support adventure travel companie...

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 6d

Just wrapped an awesome weekend at the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds!
🛳️ Sponsored the pelagic trip (go Krista!)
🛍️ Booth at the Night Market — complete with birdy convos, curious specimens, and tons of community love.

#CheesemansEcology #BirdingBliss #NatureCommunity

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 8d

TODAY: Sand City gets birdy 🦉
Birder’s Night Market runs 4–8pm
🎨 Art, food, music
🦅 Falconry at 7pm

Catch the vibe: buff.ly/dZ60qws
#BirdersNightMarket #BirdingLife #MontereyFestival

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 8d

The countdown is on 🕺 Birder’s Night Market lands TOMORROW — music, bird art, falconry, and a great excuse to hang with fellow bird nerds 🐦

Saturday Oct 11 | 4–8pm | Sand City Art Park
Info → buff.ly/dZ60qws

#BirdersNightMarket #BirdingCulture #Falconry

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 9d

Morning birding, ocean edition
Here’s a moment from today’s pelagic trip: seabirds soaring, guide narrating, guests loving every minute 🐦🌊

🎥 by Krista Hanni
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#PelagicBirding #BirdingCommunity #MontereyBay

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 9d

We set sail this morning on our Monterey Bay pelagic trip — courtesy Krista Hanni

Tomorrow evening we’re at the Birder’s Night Market (4–8 pm, Sand City) as part of the fest. Swing by, let’s talk birds & nature

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#MontereyBayFestival #PelagicBirding #BirdersNightMarket

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 10d

⚡ It’s webinar day!
From Messy to Measured kicks off soon.
Join Krista Hanni (Cheesemans’), Exodus, and STI to finally make sense of emissions tracking.

🔗 Register now: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#EcoTravel #ClimateLeadership #TourismTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 11d

Tour operators: This one’s for you.
Tomorrrow join From Messy to Measured on Oct 9 to learn how to navigate emissions data without getting lost in the weeds.
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#CheesemansSafaris #SustainableTourism #ClimateTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 12d

Can you measure what you don’t own?
Oct 9, hear from Krista Hanni (Cheesemans’), Exodus, and STI on tracking emissions across supply chains.
Register here: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#EcoTravel #NetZeroGoals #TourismClimateAction

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 14d

Tour emissions = messy, but manageable.
On Oct 9, Cheesemans’ Krista Hanni joins Exodus and STI for From Messy to Measured.
📊 Practical tools. Real progress.
Register: buff.ly/GaYWuqz

#SustainableTravel #CarbonTracking #TourOperatorTools

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 15d

Jack Hochfeld turned his Svalbard adventure into something more: a reflection on ice, wildlife, and change.

Read his poetic guest blog: buff.ly/xcN4ikm

Been on one of our trips? We’re looking for guest bloggers—reach out!

#Svalbard #ArcticTales #GuestVoices #NatureWriting

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 17d

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. Scott recently ran into her in Uganda—her legacy continues to inspire us all.

#JaneGoodall #ConservationLegacy #RootsAndShoots #LegacyLivesOn

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 20d

Whale whisperer training starts March 13, 2026.

Join us on the Silver Bank for a snorkel trip where whales might swipe right (in their way).

Only 2 spots left — whales are expecting you.

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#SeaYouThere #HumpbackMagic

Snorkel with Humpback Whales

In the warm waters of the Dominican Republic, view the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales converging to calve and mate on the Silver Bank.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 21d

Think Yellowstone’s wild in summer? Try it with snow, steam, and wolf tracks.

Join our Jan 10–18, 2026 winter safari and trade in your usual snow-day boredom for wolf howls and bison in powder.

Few spots left!

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#YellowstoneInWinter #WildlifeLaughs

Yellowstone National Park

Join our Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in 2026 for an unforgettable journey through snow-covered landscapes, and iconic wildlife in nature.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 26d

It’s #ElephantAppreciationDay! 🐘 In Zimbabwe, elephants get their very own rail line—the Elephant Express. And yes, you can ride it with us in July 2026.
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#GentleGiants #EcoTravel

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 27d

Namibia in April 2026 — dunes, deserts, wildlife & landscapes you’ll never forget. Just 2 spots left! Leader: Scott Davis.
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#Namibia #Adventure #TravelGoals

📸 Scott Davis

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · 28d

Costa Rica 2026 trip alert! Cloud forests, exotic birds, winding rainforest waterways — Mar 7–22 with naturalist Paco Madrigal. Few spots left!
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#CostaRica #Wildlife #Travel
📸 Elise Spata, Debbie Thompson

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 19

Arrr! Forget the doubloons, the greatest treasure in the Caribbean be the humpback whales of the Silver Bank. Set sail with us March 2026 for an adventure ye won’t forget.
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#TalkLikeAPirateDay #WhaleOfATime

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 19

Big conservation wins in New Zealand: invasive predators are being removed, giving kiwis, keas & other native birds a real shot at survival. 🐦💚
Read the story: buff.ly/UV031xZ

#PredatorFree #ConservationWins #Birds

To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers

New Zealand's unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive species that prey on them. Everyday people are lining up to help.

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 17

Big news from Zimbabwe: women have joined the COBRAS anti-poaching team! 💚🐘 Our travelers may meet these incredible rangers on safari and see conservation history in the making.
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#Conservation #WomenInWildlife #Zimbabwe

Integrating Women into the Cobras Community — Adventure Travel Conservation Fund

OPENING SEPT 27 - Travel Conservation Auction! But you can take a sneak peak now\u2026

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris @cheesemanseco.bsky.social · Sep 17

It’s webinar‑day! Krista Hanni kicks off From Messy to Measured at 12pm ET.

We’ll be talking transparency, responsibility, and practical steps to map supply chain emissions.

Join here → buff.ly/O1bPDrz

#NetZero #EcoTravel #TourEmissions