Rhett Ayers Butler
In the Central African Republic, a country often seen mainly through instability, a different story is unfolding in its southwest. Last month, David Akana and I spent time in and around Dzanga-Sangha National Park, speaking with researchers, conservationists, community members, and park officials. What we heard was not quite reflected in the usual narrative. Bayanga, [Continue reading]
Last month, during a brief trip to Asia, I managed to spend two days out in the field in Borneo. The attached photos are a few highlights. Aerial photography invites a level of uncertainty. The ground offers clues but rarely the full picture. Once the view lifts, the patterns emerge: peat-dark water cutting through forest, [Continue reading]
Last month, I had the opportunity to join a group of scientists and conservationists on an expedition to the Revillagigedo Islands, thanks to a cabin that had become available on their vessel. This remote volcanic archipelago, located roughly 285 miles off the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, is not an easy place to [Continue reading]
I’m often asked about my favorite places from my 25 years of running Mongabay. Reflecting on these experiences, my relationship with travel has evolved significantly. Today, I am much more mindful of the environmental impact of my journeys. The demands of running Mongabay also mean that extended periods of being disconnected are challenging, and my [Continue reading]
Raja Ampat, located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, is known for its biodiversity-rich marine environments. The archipelago consists of over 1,500 small islands and islets, and its waters are home to a significant number of coral and fish species. Despite its [Continue reading]
Photos from a short visit to Wayqecha and Villa Carmen biological stations in the Kosnipata Valley in Cusco, Peru in July 2022. More photos available at: Flickr
This week I got away from my desk for an hour and captured some overhead shots from a nearby redwood forest. Below are the individual photos from the gallery
This is a gallery of photos taken during a trip to Auyán Tepui in Venezuela in 1996.
Redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay Area during Thanksgiving week, 2020.
An abundance of green sea turtles in Kauai in 2020.