This video is a highlight reel of my top 18 wild animal encounters of 2018. **I apologize about the incorrect spelling in the video of the Northern Gannet**

I was fortunate to travel to many locations around the world to see wildlife, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Panama. Within the USA, I spent plenty of time searching for wildlife around my home in San Diego, and also traveled to Wisconsin and did a road trip from New Hampshire to Florida. Some of the wild animals I saw this year were Whale Sharks, Poison Dart Frogs, Sloths, Acorn Woodpeckers, Great Hornbills, White-handed Gibbons, Red-shanked Langurs, Red-backed Salamanders, Northern Gannets, Long-eared Owls, Barred Owls, Burrowing Owls, Great Horned Owls, California Seal Lions, multiple species of seals, Leopard Frogs, American Alligators, and many species of bats.

Though I was lucky to travel to many places this year, I had many cool experiences enjoying wildlife right in my own backyard. You do not need to travel far to enjoy spotting wildlife and exploring nature. I encourage everyone to not only get out and enjoy nature, but also to document what you observe, whether it be through photo, video, or writing. It is incredibly fulfilling to be able to pick out your highlights of wildlife sightings you have had over an entire year. You never know when you will see cool wildlife, amazing animals, and other interesting things.

There is footage in here of my friend Alyssa and I handling and rescuing an animal. We are not trained professionals at handling wildlife, but the animal was helpless and we called the local wildlife hospital and they directed us to rescue it. We did our best to handle the animal with care and did as much as we could to not injure it. I do not know if we used the proper techniques or not, but all I can say is we did our best, and the animal was successfully rescued.

All of the footage was taken by me with the exception of a few clips of the owls we saw, which my friend Alyssa Couroux took (though I was there accompanying her while she shot the owls, I just used her footage because it was better than mine). I also must note that no wildlife was harassed while filming and we kept at a safe distance which did not noticeably impede any behavior of the wildlife. All drone shots of any wildlife were taken from hundreds of feet away but the footage was cropped while editing to make the footage of the animals look closer, including that of the seals, sea lions, and the alligators.

About Adventure Ed:

This channel is for people of all ages who are passionate about exploring nature, viewing wildlife, and learning about the environment. My name is Eddie and I'm a 28-year-old wildlife biologist from California. I have an MSc in Ecology and have been to four continents to seek and study wildlife. I hope to inspire naturalists by providing content that everyday people can use to enhance their experience observing nature in the field. Nature activities I cover are birdwatching, herping, wildlife photography, snorkeling/scuba diving, hiking, ecotourism-travel, and much more. This includes app and gear reviews, tips for spotting and identifying wildlife, travel guides for wildlife tourism, and fun lessons about natural history, ecology, and conservation. Whether you travel across the world or step into your own backyard, exploring nature is always an adventure, so subscribe to immerse yourself in Adventure Education!

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