Video: Galapagos Diving, Blue-Footed Booby Style
Many travelers venture to the Galapagos in search of the famous blue-footed booby. I was no exception. I couldn’t wait to see the bright blue feet I’d only seen in photos.
Nature & Wildlife
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Who Let the (Galapagos) Dogs Out?!
For those of us lucky enough to travel to the Galapagos Islands – one of the most magical places on Earth – one thing that we inevitably come to understand is the importance of conservation in protecting the incredible wildlife that calls this world famous archipelago home.
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Off the Beaten Track: Exploring Corcovado National Park
The sun kisses your shoulders while you explore a stunning landscape where dense forest collides with wild, white-sand beaches where the saltwater laps at your feet.
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Take the Monarch Butterfly Migration Quiz
World Wildlife Fund is working hard to save monarch butterflies, which are losing their habitat right in our own backyards. Find out what you know about these amazing creatures. Take the 14-question quiz below, then share your results with your family and friends!
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Five Surprising Things You Learn While Traveling in KAZA
After many years of writing for WWF and our efforts to create KAZA, a giant protected area spanning five countries in southern Africa, some might think there wouldn’t be anything left for me to learn.
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Polar Bears — Fun Facts for Kids!
Polar bears, the great white kings of the North, live in the colder regions of the Arctic and subarctic tundra, and they can be seen firsthand in places like Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.
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The Galapagos Islands—It’s All About Currents & Climate
The Galapagos Islands archipelago may easily be considered one of the most interesting and unique places to visit on earth. The question is, why? Or rather, how did that come to be the case? Aren’t the islands just another set of equatorial, tropical paradises, surrounded by endless beaches and coral reefs?
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Together Possible: Making a Difference for Peru’s Natural Treasures
In order to protect natural places, people need to work together. No one group can solve the conservation challenges of the planet alone. Inspired by WWF’s new “Together Possible” mantra, this occasional series will take a look at innovative ways people are coming together to make a positive impact for the planet.
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Creatures of the Night: Four Fascinating Nocturnal Species You’d Be Lucky to See on Safari
If you’re looking for a way to take your African safari wildlife viewing experience to the next level, many wildlife reserves are now offering wildlife night drives where you have a chance of seeing nocturnal animals that are rarely spotted during the day.
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10 Things to Know About Guanacos
“Haven’t I seen you someplace before?” Surely it’s a question the guanaco would get frequently if guanacos were the question-receiving type. Native to mountainous regions of South America, the guanaco is an animal that most people have never heard of but would likely recognize.
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Immerse Yourself in Antarctica
Walk the shoreline amid a giant colony of penguins. Weave in and out of magnificent icebergs on a Zodiac excursion. Kayak along a cliffside rookery to look at blue-eyed shags. Capture amazing photographs of whales, seals and flocks of seabirds. These immersive nature experiences can be yours on your journey to Antarctica: The White Continent.
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Lonesome George – he’s back in the Galapagos Islands! But isn’t he dead?
A visit to the Galapagos Islands can provide one of the most magical life-changing experiences for anyone, not the least of which was its influence on Charles Darwin and the development of his theory of evolution.