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ELEPHANTS are known for their intelligence, deep family bonds and remarkable memories. They comfort one another, protect their young and shape entire ecosystems wherever they roam.

To mark World Elephant Day, we’re sharing a selection of images from WildXTR Creator Connie Allen Wild, whose photography beautifully captures not only the majesty of these majestic giants, but also the quiet moments of connection that make them so unforgettable.

Elephants are more than icons of the African wilderness, they are mothers, mentors, protectors and vital architects of the landscapes they call home.

👉Swipe through Connie’s beautiful collection and tell us...
Which photograph is your favourite, and why? We’d love to hear what speaks to you.

Photography by Connie Allen Wild @connieallenwild

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THE WILD is never seen through just one pair of eyes.
That’s why we’re bringing together wildlife filmmakers, photographers, researchers, guides and conservationists from around the world.

Each with a different story.
Each with a different perspective.
Together, they form a collective that brings the wild to life through lived experience, expertise and authentic storytelling.

These are just a few of the voices you’ll be hearing from.
We’ll be sharing more stories, insights and behind-the-scenes moments from the people who spend their lives in wild places, bringing you closer to the wildlife, landscapes and conservation efforts that matter.

LOVE WILDLIFE? Join Wild News to be the first to know when WildXTR launches.

💚 Subscribe for free at wildxtr.com [link in bio]

@camscott_wild @nicholasdaines @conservation_chlo @kimwolhuter @connieallenwild

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Dreaming of Botswana? Start with the Boteti River.

This remarkable stretch of river was home for wildlife researcher Connie Allen during her PhD, where she spent hundreds of hours observing elephant behaviour along its banks.

Fed by the annual floods of the Okavango Delta and rainfall from Angola, the Boteti River is unlike most rivers. Rather than flowing to the sea, it eventually disappears into the ancient Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.

For elephants, zebras and countless other species, it is a lifeline.

"The Boteti River became so much more than a study site to me. After spending hundreds of hours with elephants here, it became a place that felt like home."
— Connie Allen

The river is also the destination of one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife migrations. Every year, more than 15,000 zebras travel over 500 kilometres from the Okavango Delta to the western edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans, following the promise of fresh grazing after the rains.

It's one of those places that reminds you just how wild, connected and extraordinary Africa still is.

Could this be your next safari?

💬 Tell us the one wildlife destination that's still on your bucket list.

Photography & story: @connieallenwild

#botswana #botetiriver

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Greetings from @camscott_wild in Rwanda 🇷🇼

One of the things we're most excited about at WildXTR is bringing you closer to the people who spend their lives in the wild.

Cam Scott Wild is currently in Rwanda tracking mountain gorillas and has taken a moment to share a message with the WildXTR community.

We're proud to have Cam as part of WildXTR and can't wait to share more of his adventures, photography and stories from the field.

If a gorilla trek is on your bucket list, keep an eye on @camscottwildlife for future safari opportunities and adventures in 2027.

💚 Love wildlife? Follow @wild.xtr This is just the beginning.

TOGETHER FOR WILDLIFE

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Meet Andrew Macdonald @a_mac_photo
Some people travel the world and take photos.
Andrew tells stories with them.

From remote wilderness areas to unforgettable wildlife encounters, his images have a way of making you feel like you’re standing right there beside him.

Over the coming months we’ll be sharing more of Andrew’s photography, adventures and behind-the-scenes stories from the places he’s explored and the wildlife he’s encountered along the way.

This is just the beginning.
Give Andrew a warm WildXTR welcome in the comments 👇
💚 Follow WildXTR and subscribe to Wild News (link in bio) to be the first to know what’s coming next.

Photos © Andrew Macdonald

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Meet the MONGENA RANGERS…

Before the guests wake up. Before the game drives begin.
The Mongena Rangers are already out in the bush.
Tracking lions. Monitoring rhinos. Checking camera traps. Conducting drone patrols. Protecting the wildlife that calls Mongena home.

As WildXTR Creators, they’ll be taking you behind the scenes of life on a private game reserve, sharing the realities of conservation, wildlife monitoring, safari guiding and the daily work needed to keep this ecosystem thriving.

Because conservation isn’t just about the animals.
It’s about the people working tirelessly to protect them.

Please join us in welcoming the Mongena Rangers to the WildXTR community. 💚

👇 Say hello in the comments and let us know what you’d love to learn from life on a game reserve.

#WildXTR #TogetherForWildlife #Mongena #safarilife

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FEAR is EASY.
Curiosity changes everything.
Meet Nicholas Daines, microbiologist, wildlife filmmaker and Hollywood stuntman.

Having worked on some of the world’s biggest film productions, @nicholasdaines has spent years bringing extraordinary stories to life on screen.
But away from Hollywood, his passion lies in the natural world.
From orangutans in the rainforest to great white sharks beneath the surface, Nicholas travels the globe uncovering the real stories behind some of nature’s most misunderstood animals.

His work combines science, adventure and powerful storytelling to challenge myths, spark curiosity and inspire a deeper understanding of the wild.
Because behind every creature we fear is a story worth understanding.

We’re excited to welcome @nicholasdaines to the WildXTR Creator community 👏

💚 Subscribe to WildXTR Wild News and be the first to know when we launch.

TOGETHER FOR WILDLIFE.
#naturedocumentary #wildlifefilmmaking

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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity.
Our reminder that the wild is made up of countless connected lives and ecosystems.

From oceans to grasslands. From apex predators to tiny hidden creatures. From migration routes to coral reefs.

Every species plays a role in keeping the planet alive.
These moments, captured by the WildXTR Creators, are all part of the same story.

Together for Wildlife.

What species, place or wild moment first made you fall in love with nature?

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NICK KLEER — Wildly Connected.

A South African wildlife photographer, private guide, and storyteller. Nick has spent his life chasing the call of the wild across Africa, India, Patagonia and beyond.

Whether he’s being climbed on by meerkats in Botswana or tracking tigers through dense forests, his work is driven by one thing, CONNECTION.

Not just capturing wildlife, but helping people feel something real.

One of his most unforgettable moments?
Being one of the first to track and find a black leopard.

Through his safaris and storytelling, Nick invites others into these moments, while actively giving back, with 10% of his work supporting conservation projects.

Because if we love the wild,
we have to fight for it.

Together for Wildlife.

💚 Subscribe to Wild News and be the first to know when we launch our membership [link in bio]

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Living with a family of nomads and eagle hunters in Mongolia: The Freedom of the Steppe

I came to the Mongolian steppe searching for stories and light.

What I found was something much deeper, a way of life shaped entirely by the land.

Out here, time isn’t measured in hours, but in movement.
The wind, the weather, and the needs of the animals dictate each day.

At first, the landscape felt vast and empty.

But slowly, it revealed itself, full of life, rhythm, and meaning.

Living alongside a nomadic family and eagle hunters, I began to understand a different kind of freedom.

Not one built on control or ownership, but on trust.
Trust in the land. In the seasons. In knowing when to move and when to stay.

It’s a way of life that feels fragile in the modern world, yet deeply rooted in balance and understanding.

— Words & photography by @melanietoebbe

Through WildXTR, we’re sharing real stories from the wild,
and building a community connected to them.

TOGETHER FOR WILDLIFE

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THIS IS where your connection to the wild begins.

WildXTR is a community for those drawn to the wild,
the animals, the landscapes, the moments that stay with you.

And at the heart of it are the people who live it every day.

Filmmakers, photographers, conservationists and wildlife guides bringing you closer to something real.

Not just to watch.
But to feel part of it.

Meet some of the voices behind WildXTR.

This is just the beginning. TOGETHER FOR WILDLIFE.

#wildlifephotography #TogetherForWildlife #naturestories
@connieallenwild @@conservation_chlo @a_mac_photo @mongena_reserve @nicholasdaines @wildetracks

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to point you in the direction of @connieallenwild an awesomely amazing photographer and elephant researcher. She is currently fundraising for her latest research looking at the importance of social connection in elephant labour, birthing and calf rearing (which sounds super interesting!), one of the ways she’s trying to raise money is selling these cool t-shirts!

Designed by Connie herself, the writing is made up of tiny hand-drawn elephants, highlighting the importance of connection in elephant society. It also made me think about the connectivity between humans and the natural world, how that connectivity is ever decreasing, and rapidly so. That’s why research like this is super important, so that we get to know as much about these amazing animals as possible, to protect them and their place in the world, to preserve and increase our own connection with nature.

The link to the online shop is in the bio on her page, so head on over and give her a follow and check out the t-shirts! At the very least you’ll get her incredible pictures on your feed! 💚

📸 all courtesy of Connie
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#nature #wildlife #elephant #africanelephant #connect #connections #botswana #research #conservation #NieltheNatureGuy #lovewildlife #lovenature #wildlifephotography #everpress #fundraising

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