Janelle Kaz
I seek the people and projects working towards wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. Living on a motorcycle for more than six years, my mission has been to help the helpers, to assist those on the frontlines of conservation, encourage stewardship for wildlife and the environment through education, and raise awareness of wildlife trafficking and those working against it through captivating photos and journalism, all via motorcycle adventure.
Biologist, journalist, motorcycle explorer
19 years riding, 3 continents
Advocate for the wild
Mission
Document and assist the positive actions taken to protect ecosystems and the animals + people who depend on them.
Goals
Increase support for those working in conservation; help secure rights for indigenous people and their land; assess wildlife populations and protect habitat; create and implement wildlife and environmental education outreach programs; be a window into the world of earth and wildlife protection.
South America: Chile, Peru, Ecuador, & Colombia
After leaving Santiago, Chile, in May 2019, the Scout Sixty and I have crossed the driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert, traversed active volcanoes, ridden one of the highest mountain passes in the world, steeply descended from the harsh altitude of the Andes Mountains down into the hot, humid Amazon Jungle and back up again.
This is an authentic journey into the unknown in the name of Wildlife Protection, from the perspective of one woman traveling alone on an Indian Scout Sixty.
I seek to share the stories of those fighting against wildlife trafficking, those who dedicate their lives to the protection of endangered species and our most precious resource : biodiversity.
Writings From The Road
Wildlife | Motorcycles | Science | Exploration
Bio
I’ve been living on a motorcycle for years now, different bikes on different continents. The only thing I’ve been passionate about longer than riding motorcycles is wildlife. Perhaps my most favorite achievement in this lifetime is bridging these two worlds, of fueling motorcycle travel with my purpose of honoring the wild and protecting ecosystems.
I first learned about the wildlife trafficking while in university studying for my biology degree. It ignited a flame inside my chest that still burns today. I knew in that moment my life would be devoted to protecting animals from this dark trade and protecting biodiversity for future generations.