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Whale Shark Facts – Everything You Need to Know Before You Swim With One
Every summer, hundreds of whale sharks gather in the waters off Isla Mujeres, Mexico, to feed on one of the largest plankton concentrations in the world. It is one of the most accessible large wildlife encounters on Earth and one of the most extraordinary. Here is...
How Big Are Whale Sharks?
Whale sharks are the largest fish on Earth. The largest individual reliably recorded measured 18.8 metres, just over 61 feet. Most adults average around 12 metres and weigh approximately 15 tons. To put that in perspective, the average school bus is about 12 metres...
What Do Whale Sharks Eat?
Whale sharks eat plankton, fish eggs, krill, crab larvae, and small schooling fish. They are filter feeders, which means they do not hunt or chase prey. They swim forward with their mouths open, draw in enormous volumes of water, and filter out whatever food is in it...
Are Whale Sharks Dangerous?
Whale sharks are the largest fish on Earth and one of the most studied. They are also filter feeders, which is the single most important thing to understand before swimming with whale sharks in Mexico. Their diet is plankton, fish eggs, and tiny marine organisms. They...
What to Pack for a Wildlife Trip as a Woman
The packing list for a women's wildlife expedition is more specific than a general travel checklist and shorter than most women expect. What you need depends on where you are going, what you will be doing when you get there, and when. A sunrise at a sandhill crane...
How to Stay Safe as a Solo Female Traveller
Staying safe as a solo female traveller comes down to a small set of repeatable habits across planning, accommodation, and transport - most of which you can put in place before you leave home. The women who travel with Her Wild Life come from every background and...
Do You Need Binoculars for Wildlife Travel?
Binoculars are not mandatory for wildlife travel, but they change what you are able to see. For birding, marine wildlife, and animals viewed across open landscapes, a good pair turns a distant shape into a species. For most women's wildlife trips, we consider them...
When Is the Best Time to Visit Vancouver Island?
The best time to visit Vancouver Island for wildlife is late spring through early fall, when marine mammals, coastal birds, and bears are most active. During this period, the island’s coastal ecosystems are at their most dynamic, offering consistent opportunities to...
Are Kodiak Bears Bigger Than Polar Bears?
Polar bears are generally considered the largest bear species overall, but Kodiak bears can rival them, and the largest individuals from each species can overlap in size. How “bigger” is measured matters—average size, maximum recorded size, or height versus weight all...
When Are Whale Sharks in Mexico?
If swimming alongside the world’s largest fish is on your bucket list, timing is everything. The good news? Whale sharks are reliably present along Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula from late May through September, with peak season running from June to August, making this...
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