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The Secret Social Lives of King Penguins: New Discoveries at the Edge of the World
December 2, 2024
Deep in the heart of Chilean Tierra del Fuego, where the winds sweep across Bahía Inútil (ironically named "Useless Bay"), we've been spending our days…
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The government is expected to extend the decree that provides for visa exemptions for tourists from the USA, Japan, Canada, and Australia.
April 5, 2024
The government has informed members of Congress that it intends to issue a new decree extending the visa waiver for tourists from the United States, Canada…
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The Jaguar's Lethal Hunt Unveiled
March 19, 2024
Perched on the edge of a high riverbank, a jaguar, its muscular frame taut with anticipation, eyes a ten-foot caiman basking unsuspectingly in the shallows…
Travel Tips & Prep
Wildlife Photography Tips: Capturing the Perfect Shot
January 4, 2024
Photography is an art that allows us to capture fleeting moments, revealing details and beauties that often go unnoticed. In the world of wildlife, this skill…
Destinations
Sustainable Tourism: Protecting the Pantanal's Beauty
November 1, 2023
The Pantanal, located in the heart of South America, is one of the natural wonders of the world. This vast region of wetlands, winding rivers, and lush…
Destinations
A Culinary Adventure: Local Foods to Try in the Pantanal
September 13, 2023
The great marshland of the Pantanal is home to a vast array of flora and fauna that has attracted visitors from around the world. It is also a land of cattle…
Travel Tips & Prep
Worried About Traveling? Addressing Concerns
September 11, 2023
Your first wildlife tour is a huge, life-changing experience. Stepping away from the well-trodden paths of tourists in cities, historic sites, and resorts, it…
Destinations
A Glimpse into Night Safaris
September 8, 2023
When dusk shrouds the Pantanal, a different world comes to life. Hidden by day, the nighttime life of the wetland is an enchanting revelation to guests who…
Destinations
The Magnificent Wildlife of the Pantanal
September 6, 2023
Close your eyes and imagine a vast landscape teeming with exotic wildlife. Are you thinking of the Serengeti? Think again. The Brazilian Pantanal, in the…
Pantanal, Brazil
The Top Five Moments in the Pantanal
September 4, 2023
While named for the iconic cat, SouthWild’s Jaguar Extreme Tour will show you so much more than its eponymous star. That’s because the Pantanal offers so much…
Iconic Wildlife Tours
Comparing Wildlife Tour Destinations
September 1, 2023
Let’s take a look at some of the places you can visit, and all the wildlife you can see, with South Wild. South America is teeming with marvelous creatures…
Jaguar Tours
The Allure of the Jaguar: Facts and Mythology
August 30, 2023
A great beast stalks the forests, jungles, and wetlands of South America. It swims the rivers and climbs the trees. It stalks in the shadows. It explodes in…
Destinations
Why the Pantanal Is a Must-Visit for Birdwatchers
August 26, 2023
What kind of birdwatcher are you? Are you the backyard variety, just happy to get to know the birds that come to your feeder? The avid photographer with an…
Pantanal, Brazil
Folktales and Legends: Stories from the Pantanal
August 25, 2023
The vast region of the Pantanal is a land of transformation, a place that morphs from a dry landscape of dusty horizons to a watery world of lakes, rivers…
Iconic Wildlife Tours
In the Shadow of the Jaguar
August 22, 2023
We all know that the magnificent Jaguar, apex predator of the Pantanal, is the top cat, the king of South American animals. His star power is absolute…
Destinations
Extinction of Jaguars Due to Climate Change: A Reality That Can Be Avoided
August 15, 2023
Climate change is reshaping our world in worrisome ways. However, there is still hope for jaguars if we act now. Despite the effects of climate change on…