ZoologicallyDepraved
Well-Known Member
Well, not untouchable exactly. Let's talk about it.
I recently had the privilege of photographing penguins off the coast of Zapallar, Chile, which resided on a little island called Isla de Cachagua. I can't post media yet so no pictures. It was a surreal, up-close boat experience where you could watch the penguins interact and swim. But this is a conservation forum, so let's talk about conservation.
It is not accessible by foot to the general public, except for researchers. But there's a part where even researchers aren't allowed, which is near the pelican nests. They are so incredibly fragile that no one has seen it up close. The nature sanctuary is also home to colonies of Humboldt penguins (obviously), cormorants, and other birds. It's a bird lover's paradise.
The information was provided by the boat tour guide. Though I love zoos, seeing these animals in the wild is an incomparable experience. This island sanctuary is truly a fantastic example of habitat preservation.
I recently had the privilege of photographing penguins off the coast of Zapallar, Chile, which resided on a little island called Isla de Cachagua. I can't post media yet so no pictures. It was a surreal, up-close boat experience where you could watch the penguins interact and swim. But this is a conservation forum, so let's talk about conservation.
It is not accessible by foot to the general public, except for researchers. But there's a part where even researchers aren't allowed, which is near the pelican nests. They are so incredibly fragile that no one has seen it up close. The nature sanctuary is also home to colonies of Humboldt penguins (obviously), cormorants, and other birds. It's a bird lover's paradise.
The information was provided by the boat tour guide. Though I love zoos, seeing these animals in the wild is an incomparable experience. This island sanctuary is truly a fantastic example of habitat preservation.
