Month: October 2023

Ah, the wild, the place where creatures roam and are entirely unaware of their foreign names assigned by a languid, tea-swilling writer. This week's animal of interest at the perimeter of reality and whimsy happens to be a bewitching Harp Seal, named Miss Schnitzelnugget. Yes, you read it right, Miss…

Believe it or not, I've been trailing a wild llama here in the heart of the Andes, a real living, breathing, sequence of caramel clouds veiled in a coat of fur. And as befits my tradition and admittedly lackluster naming ability, I've christened him "Larry." So, join me on my…

Just before the sun rose over the tree line, I found myself nestling into my observation nook, a hodgepodge of leaves, twigs and gentle shadows in the midst of the sprawling steppe. My target for the week was a creature of elegance and grace, a solitary wild mare I'd lovingly…

Good day, dear nature enthusiasts! Gather ‘round the e-campfire as I, Gage Neal, recount my most recent escapade: tracking down a wild Mandrill in the dense jungles of Africa. The namesake of this story is Marty. Marty, you see, isn’t just any Mandrill – he's an unrepentantly quirky specimen I've…

Ah, my dear readers, this week, the woods were a riotous extravaganza of spring life bounding into action. My mission was to seek out a tiny woodland sprite – a squirrel. Now, this isn't any everyday, run-of-the-mill rodent. No, not by a long shot. Allow me to narrate the tale…

Day 1 – The Arrival When we talk about the wildlife, we often imagine dangerous predators and fierce beings, but my latest adventure took me on a different tangent. It introduced me to a different side of the wilderness, one filled with lighthearted humor and unexpected charm. My objective was…

The scent wafted through the verdant forest, a bouquet of fallen fruit and rain-soaked leaves. Birds chattered in the canopy overhead, their rainbow bodies flashing between the layers of foliage. But I had come here, to the heart of Africa's rainforest, for another spectacle: the elusive Mandrill. You see, the…

As your friendly, often-too-invested narrator Gage Neal, I'm excited to take you on the grand adventure of looking for a wild Bottlenose Dolphin I've affectionately named Ernest the Earnest. Our journey begins on the exquisite coast of Australia, a land abundant with glorious biodiversity, just itching to be explored and…

Greetings, dear nature enthusiasts, wanderers, and casual page-stumblers! It is I, Gage Neal, your prophet of the great wilds, back once again with fresh tales from the elemental theatre of Mother Nature. This week, I embarked on a journey to observe a creature of supreme grace and speed. Please, allow…

Greetings dear wilderness aficionados, Gage Neal here. Sit back and gladden your hearts with love for the wild, for we are delving into a natural saga featuring Mildred. Who, pray tell, might Mildred be? Ah, Mildred is no ordinary dame, she is a majestic black rhinoceros I had the joy…