Recall of the wild: our best wild encounters + 3 for 2 on print & digital guides

Spotting creatures in their natural habitat can be a magical experience. With the United Nations' World Wildlife Day on the horizon, Lonely Planet staff share their most memorable encounters with animals in the wild. Nature calls

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