Katie Jackson
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There’s a reason “The Lion King” is one of the most beloved Disney films of all time. And it has nothing to do with the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack. Humans have always been fascinated by wildlife. Since childhood, we’re taught to respect (and fear) the creatures cohabiting Earth with us. Still, it’s possible to get close to them – responsibly. You just have to be in the right place at the right time.
From blue-footed boobies to blue whales, here are 10 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters you can safely experience.
Blue-footed boobies – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
World-famous for its unusual wildlife, the Galapagos is home to the head-turning blue-footed booby. According to Hurtigruten Expeditions, whose new Galapagos cruises introduce passengers to the “Big 15” (the archipelago’s answer to Africa’s Big 5), sightings are pretty much guaranteed, year-round.
These birds with electric blue feet start courting in June, with the mating season lasting through August. To attract females, males show off their feet in a dance best described as stepping.
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