Nature & Wildlife

1183 stories

  • Staff Picks: 15 Nature Documentaries to Watch Right Now

    Apr 7, 2020 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    We’ve all been staying at home for a few weeks now, and you may have burned through all the binge-worthy TV shows on your watch list. So, what to tune in to after you’ve finished every episode Game of Thrones, Homeland and The Crown? Nat Hab to the rescue!

  • Go on an African Safari—Live from Your Living Room!

    Apr 6, 2020 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to experience the exhilaration of a wildlife drive on an African safari, now is your chance! Wildlife education organization WildEarth is streaming live safaris from South Africa straight to households around the world through their safariLIVE program.

  • 10 Tips for Spotting Local Wildlife in the Time of Coronavirus

    Mar 31, 2020 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Nature has always been a source of solace and healing, and that fact takes on added significance today. As we all try to keep to ourselves in order to protect our own health and that of our loved ones, spending time in quiet, uncrowded, natural places is the balm that appeals most to our souls.

  • Staff Book Recommendations: The Ultimate Reading List on Nature, Wildlife & Wanderlust

    Mar 30, 2020 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    “That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” This observation from American novelist Jhumpa Lahiri could not be more apropos as passionate travelers like us remain housebound for an extended time. But think of it as a gift—like a long stretch of snow days from school.

  • We Need Nature Now More Than Ever

    Mar 17, 2020 · Ben Bressler

    You’ve probably noticed that the world is a pretty crazy place right now. An understatement, I know. It is particularly crazy for those of us working in adventure travel. It seems that every day there’s another country announcing they’re closing their doors or suspending entry visas or shuttering tourist sites.

  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Wild Moose Chase

    Mar 13, 2020 · Steve Selden

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a moose in Northern Alberta, Canada! Photographer Tanner Jackson captured this moose on the run in Canada. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Hidden Beauty

    Mar 6, 2020 · Steve Selden

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a Pallid Scoops Owl in Bahrain. Photographer Vinodsomasekhara Pillai Caught this hidden owl from his house garden in Bahrain. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • What is Biodiversity and Why Does it Matter?

    Feb 29, 2020 · Hannah Wagner

    When I was little, I learned about dinosaurs and extinction in the same breath. Those tree trunk sized leg bones I saw at the museum belonged to animals that died out millions of years ago. Why? There was some cosmic, massive event that killed the giants of Earth’s ancient history.

  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Hanging on to Mom

    Feb 28, 2020 · Steve Selden

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose A sloth mom and young in Panama. Photographer Lisa Wakida got this awesome shot in Bastimentos Island, Bocas Del Toro in Panama. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Climate Change Is Affecting Alaska’s Salmon—and Its Bears

    Feb 25, 2020 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Katmai National Park is a realm of untrammeled rivers, pristine streams and clear lakes. The park and the greater Alaska Peninsula are part of the Bristol Bay Watershed, which, according to World Wildlife Fund, is the most productive salmon ecosystem in North America.

  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Jumping Gentoos

    Feb 21, 2020 · Steve Selden

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a Gentoo Penguins in Antarctica! Photographer Kevin Fohrer took this shot of Gentoo penguins jumping off an iceberg in Port Charcot, Antarctica. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Wildlife Photo of the Week: Tira – The Polka Dotted Zebra

    Feb 14, 2020 · Steve Selden

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a rare polka-dotted zebra in Africa! Photographer Ratish Nair captured this moment in the Masai Mara, Kenya Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?