Dutch invention: new meaning for 'rat pack'
A project aims to use rats to find survivors after disasters, but the equipment is still experimental
Tanzania
Grumeti River Lodge, Tanzania
Many responsible safari companies and lodge operators are doing a sterling job preserving the environment, protecting wildlife and engaging with local communities.
Porters, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
DrFumblefinger highlights some of the unsung heroes that make many adventure trips a reality.
Snow and Ice, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DrFumblefinger recounts camping and trekking through the snow in the upper altitudes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Montane Moorlands, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DrFumblefinger shares some memories and photos of visiting the montane moorlands of Mt. Kilimanjaro's Shira plateau.
Wildebeest, Ngorongoro Crater
DrFumblefinger discusses some of the unique aspects of the wildebeest who live in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater.
Visiting a Massai Village, Tanzania
DrFumblefinger enjoyed his visit to a traditional Massai village in Tanzania, near the Olduvai gorge.
Sunset, Ngorongoro Crater
DrFumblefinger enjoys a lovely sunset while camping on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Fork in the Road, Serengeti National Park
A lioness rests and blocks a fork in the road. Which way would you go?
Sept. 17. 2019: Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones visits the scene of a huge volcanic explosion millenia ago, and finds the area rich in wildlife and beauty.
July 16, 2019: Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones finds quite a variety of wildlife on her tour of this Tanzanian park.
Tanzania 'Clean Cookstove' project: hope and health
Marilyn Jones visits a Tanzanian village, where social and technical changes are making a big difference for local people.
July 2, 2019: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones has a chance to observe maternal protective behavior in the wild.
China's ivory ban: hope for African elephants
Elephants in Tanzania's Ruaha national wildlife park. Photo: Anna Rydin / Wikimedia China has pledged to phase out manufacture and sale of products made of ivory, which is good news for the endangered African elephants,...
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 23, 2015: Dawn at Sheffield Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
One of the most memorable mornings I've ever experienced was at Sheffield camp on the Shira route of Mt. Kilimanjaro. When the sun set the night before, we were on a dry desert plateau around 15,000 ft above sea level. When we awoke...