Hurtigruten Insiders

 It is somewhat surprising to discover that a remote and inhospitable region located within Norway's arctic territory is home to a population representing over 20 nations. But with the Domesday Clock currently set the closest it's ever been to midnight; it might be a relieve to know that the Svalbard Global Seed Vault serves as a repository guarding the planet's biodiversity with its priceless collection of flora species. Its existence highlights the fascinating and important research taking place here, as well as its amazing natural and cultural heritage. Tourists to this area are drawn to the spectacular aerial dance that alternates between the enigmatic northern lights in winter and the midnight sun of the arctic's summer season, as well as its unique wildlife which includes several species of whales, walruses, seals, arctic foxes, puffins, barnacle geese, reindeer and of course, the rock stars of the arctic, the polar bear. As a Facebook group, Hurtigruten Insiders represents the shipping company that offers a gateway to this important region for 130 years, a great place to visit, if you are planning an icy adventure amidst its glaciers or just curious.

Members: 71.1k members, at the time of writing

Trigger Warnings: None.

Go here to visit or join. 

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Wild Dogs of Africa

Although their evolutionary path parted ways with those of domestic dogs around three million years ago, Africa's painted dogs are nevertheless eerily similar to their distant cousins in the ways they move and socialize. But their exploits are larger than life by comparison. Hunting in packs, they take down larger prey such as impala, zebra, waterbuck, reedbuck and kudu by their sheer tenacity, persistence and close co-operation, or even brave a skirmish with a pair of crocodiles. There are signs that the African wild dog was once highly regarded by the San community and also in prehistoric Egypt and the oldest fossils go back 200,000 years. The Facebook Group dedicated to the Wild Dogs of Africa take us into their world through the lenses of wildlife photographers and safari tour guides. We also meet their fiercest defenders and advocates, such as Jealous and Edward Mpofu, and catch the dogs themselves in rare moments - such as expressing playful joy at a surprise shower of rain. 

Members: 13.1k, at the time of writing

Trigger warnings: inter-species violence.

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Birding, Nature & Wildlife Diaries of World

For World Animal Day, this awesome community shares the wonder of birds animals and nature.

What makes this Facebook group different? It's in the details. The main focus is on birdwatching, which is why you will see spoonbills, kites, ibis, heron, bunting, water hens, egret, cormorant, stork, hawk, crows and shrike (amongst others) captured in London, Portugal, USA, India, Italy, Brazil, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. There is a directive to share at least some information about the location and the species captured, but some posters are even more generous than that, chronicling details of the encounter and sometimes even the equipment used to capture. Besides avians, there are also rabbits, red deer, black bears, chipmunks, elephant and wolves. Some images capture the subject matter in exquisite detail (there's that word again) while others show unique moments. 

Members: 17.8k, at the time of writing.

Trigger warnings: None.

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(Photo credit: Alexas Fotos on Pixabay)

Kruger Sightings

If you're unable to get away for a game drive sighting Africa's Big Five, the next best thing has to be adding the Kruger Sightings Facebook Group to your social media news-feed. It is the perfect platform for sharing and viewing photos and video clips taken of different types of wildlife in the Kruger National Park. As the king of the jungle and a favorite topic, lions pictures take prominence here. You will see cubs, family groups and occasionally a beloved individual, such as Casper the white lion. There are also leopards, elephants bringing traffic to a stop, hyena, zebra, bucks and antelope, kingfishers, fish eagles, horn-bills, guinea fowl, ostriches hyena and even the elusive cheetah and a rare black rhino. There are also photos of typically African scenery, water holes, base camps and golden sunsets. Enjoy the beauty of South Africa's largest national park. 

Members: 201.9k, at time of writing.

Trigger Warnings: Occasional images and footage of carnivores feeding.

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Wight Life Photography - Wildlife & Landscape Photography

I'm in the mood for looking at pictures again, preferably somewhere far away from a sweltering hot Cape Town, so follow me, as I follow the path of photographer Paul Buckley's lens and explore the Isle of Wight, its beautiful scenery and wildlife ranging from squirrels, foxes and red deer to geese, kingfishers, woodpeckers and even a humpback whale. There are 200 images in the gallery and links to 64 video clips of wildlife on Wight.

What's great about this group: explore the beauty of nature.

Update (26 October 2023)

It looks as if this group does not exist anymore. I could not find any other site connected to photographer Paul Buckley either. 

World Wildlife Fund

This is the facebook group to promote the activities and concerns of the World Wildlife Fund. The info section gives the basic facts about the organization's history. On the discussion board, you will find threads such as 'Adopting an animal', 'Fuel Efficiency is NOT the Answer', 'Snatching Baby Elephants from Their Mothers Spark Controversy in Sri Lanka', 'Ecotourism -hope and reality' and '8-year-old boy writes book in order to raise money for endangered animals'. On the wall, you will find links to specific causes, links to other wildlife related groups and interests.Images of feline predators such as lions, tigers and leopards predominate in the gallery, but check out the unusual picture of the parachuted llama.

What's great about this group: Wildlife matters.

Update (17 April 2024)

There are numerous small groups with barely any activity called World Wildlife Group. I am wondering whether it might be this group, which goes back to 2007.