7 Greatest Wildlife Migrations To Witness Around The World

Rooplekha Das

Tanzania And Kenya: The Great Wildebeest Migration

Over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, cross the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing, with dramatic river crossings between July and September.

The Great Migration at Masai Mara Shutterstock

Michoacán, Mexico: Monarch Butterfly Migration

Every winter, millions of monarch butterflies travel from Canada and the United States to Mexico's Oyamel fir forests, covering trees in vibrant orange and black wings from November to March.

Monarch Butterflies In Mexico Shutterstock

Botswana And Namibia: Elephant Migration

Elephant herds travel hundreds of kilometres between the Okavango Delta, Chobe, and Zambezi river systems in search of water, with large gatherings around permanent water sources during June and October.

Elephants Crossing Southern Africa Deposit photos

Alaska, USA: Porcupine Caribou Migration

The Porcupine caribou herd travels up to 1,600 kilometres annually between Canada's Yukon and Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, moving towards northern calving grounds in spring before returning south in autumn.

Caribou Across Arctic Tundra Greg McHale's Wild Yukon/Facebook

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The Sardine Run

Every winter, enormous shoals of sardines move northwards along South Africa's eastern coastline, attracting dolphins, sharks, whales, and seabirds in one of the ocean's largest feeding spectacles.

South Africa's Sardine Run Shutterstock

Khichan, Rajasthan, India: Demoiselle Crane Migration

Every winter, thousands of demoiselle cranes arrive in Khichan village, Rajasthan, after travelling from Central Asia. The village's longstanding bird-feeding tradition makes it a celebrated destination for birdwatchers.

Demoiselle Cranes In Rajasthan Deposit photos

Pacific Ocean: Humpback Whale Migration

Humpback whales travel thousands of kilometres between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding waters. Seasonal sightings along Hawaii, Mexico, Colombia, and Tonga offer opportunities to witness their spectacular breaches and displays.

Humpback whales migration mekanphotography/instagram

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