Creatures Great and Small

He may not be as scary as the Big Five of Kruger, but he will spit at you, given the chance... A face only a mother could kiss!

Four out of the Big Five in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Some of my new friends at Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden. Check out the African Grey Parrot chewing on my boot!

Some of the locals from the Skeiding Farm and the Knysna Elephant Sanctuary.

These Great Whites were not afraid to go after the bait or come VERY close to the cage. "Please keep all arms and legs inside of ride, so they are not eaten!!

Getting a few rays with some of the locals at Boulders Beach, South Africa.

Some of the giant fish and clams on the Great Barrier Reef.

Some of the local residents at Seal Rocks. The jellyfish is called a "Blue Bottle" and is just like a Man of War. The Dingo's name is "Socksie" and has patrolled this beach for four years.

Some of the residents at the Billabong Kaola Park. The Kaola's name is Clancy and he is the resident stud. Nice job if you can get it!

Kiwi Death March, Okarito, South Island, New Zealand.

Ian explaining to the "team" how Kiwis make burrows, and the proper way to "march" in the forest. The yellow vests were for safety..

Elwood's Kiwi Cousin in the Fairy Springs Nature Preserve, Rotorua. This guy is lucky there is no Thanksgiving in New Zealand. He was sitting on a chopping block. Gobble, Gobble!!

Snorking off of Black Rock in Fiji with lots of cool animals - Star Fish, Sea Snake, and Reef Sharks!