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.”
What stops you?
Still scenes aren’t silent. They speak of our near presence and momentary return. Sam Abell
Tembo's Rescue
Read about the dramatic rescue of baby Tembo who tumbled ll into the water trough on his first day.
A Wild Reunion
My Baby had a baby! And his name is Tembo which means ‘elephant’ in Swahili.
Celebrating Earth Day April 22, 2024
Make room for wonder and celebrate Earth Day 2024. Every effort to protect nature protects our future.
A Prayer for the World - Rabbi Harold Kushner
A beautiful prayer for the world by Harold Kushner
Finding Meaning Through Photography
You never go wrong following your heart, you never go wrong photographing what you care about and what you are passionate about. Steve McCurry
Samburu Sunrise – a Guest Post by Ellen Newman
In the land of leopards and lions, hippos and rhinos, our wildlife adventures started small—remarkably small—with butterflies. Ellen Newman
Listen to the Children
“Why do they destroy our heritage?” Simayo, Maasai participant in CHD Conservation Kenya’s project in Amboseli.
Worth More Alive than Dead. Say NO to Trophy Hunting.
Your help is urgently needed. Please sign and share this petition asking President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania to immediately ban all elephant trophy hunting within the Tanzania range of the Amboseli elephants.
Three Big Tuskers Killed
Our vision is to create a world where conservation supports the people, so that people support conservation. Big Life Mission Statement
Come on Safari with Me - Meet Craig
Start with the wonder, or we won’t have the heart for the journey. Douglas Hine
Nature's Best Photography Winners
What we have treasured over the years is the immediate and long-lasting affect a single image or film instills in the hearts and minds of children, adults, and families alike, inspiring discussions, imaginative perspectives, and most importantly, a greater understanding and appreciation of nature overall.
- Steve Freligh, Nature’s Best Photography Cofounder and President
The Littlest Rhino
It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of this planet. Daphne Sheldrick
Homeward Bound
In the end, everything works out. And if it isn’t working out, it’s not the end yet.
Life is a gift of nature but beautiful living is a gift of wisdom. African Proverb
You can’t help but feel the love at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary where a team of devoted keepers care for orphaned animals until they can safely be reintegrated back to the wild.
A Smile is a Universal Connector
A smile is the strongest weapon in the battle of life. Ghanian proverb
