Stories by Kathy

 
“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
— Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist
 
Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Winners of The Bum View/Photo Bomb Photo Competition

Many thanks to everyone who submitted their images the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. We had 72 entries! Many of you wrote how going through your pictures rekindled special memories. Photography is like an archive of treasured moments in our lives. What matters most in an image is what it stirs in our hearts and minds. Read the full story to see Grand Winner and finalists in several categories.

Our Grand Winner Bum View winner is Phil Ayers! His zebra image invites an immediate reaction and tells a powerful story. Phil we grant you full bragging rights for this wonderful photo.  Phil wrote “Thanks for running the contest.  We were glad to have a reason to go through our photos, which brought back many happy memories.”

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

The Bum View from Here Photo Competition: Week 4

We have 42 submissions so far in the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. Animals do what they do, it’s up to the photographer to capture the best gesture, lighting, and story. Often the animal’s behaviour doesn’t match what we hoped for, but humour redeems the shot. Like this Grevy Zebra with ears askance. He could guide an aircraft landing with those ears! 

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Wildlife Photography – The Bum View from Here

Photographing animals in the wild involves an interesting dance between slow and fast; patiently waiting for a shot while simultaneously staying ready for that fraction of a second when it all comes together. The drivers and spotters on a game drive do their best to set up photographic shots, but wild animals have a mind of their own.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn

How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.

Reposted from July 2023.

The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn

How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.

The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn

Just Say NO

When your travel agent offers a visit to any establishment that offers touching a wild species as entertainment – say no. Simon Espley – CEO Africa Geographic

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

A Horse of a Different Stripe

Many readers were amazed and delighted to see the videos of the Grevy zebra birth in last week’s blog. Tonya Cole commented that she didn’t know there were different species of zebras. I’m sure she wasn’t alone so today’s story highlights the differences between the common zebra and the highly endangered Grevy zebra.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Mwana's Miracle Movie

Growing up in a safe community surrounded by love and a caring is a good predictor of resilience later in life. Enjoy this film about Little Mwana, Murera’s miracle baby, she is off to a good start.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

A Win for Nature, A Win for the Economy

A living and thriving nature is not only valuable intrinsically, it is also financially valuable to us.

Ralph Chami PhD.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Elephants are Reducing Carbon Emissions

Elephant conservation is not an African issue, it's a worldwide issue. Investing and elephants, is investing in the world's biodiversity. Elephants Alive https://elephantsalive.org

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Grief and Healing – Murera’s story - Part 1

“This elephant has a lifespan of upwards of 60 years. Even if healing Murera takes a two-year struggle, it is important we try, as she so wants to live.” Dame Daphne Sheldrick

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Secrets of the Elephants

Discover the strategic thinking, complex emotions, and sophisticated language of elephants, shaping a unique and dynamic culture. National Geographic TV series Secrets of the Elephants.

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