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  • A Heartwarming Thanksgiving Feast in Churchill: Community, Gratitude and Polar Bears

    Oct 18, 2024 · Emily Goodheart

    In the remote town of Churchill, Manitoba—often hailed as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”—something truly special unfolded this Thanksgiving—Canadian Thanksgiving that is, which took place on October 14. Amid the bustling polar bear season, Natural Habitat Adventures’ Polar Bear Team paused their busy schedules to host a community Thanksgiving feast.

  • FortWhyte Alive: Arctic Science Day Inspires Future Environmental Leaders

    Sep 10, 2024 · Rebecca Self

    FortWhyte Alive is a 660-acre reclaimed urban green space situated on a former industrial site. It is a vibrant hub for nature exploration and environmental education in southwest Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The organization’s rich history of conservation and science education is a testament to its commitment to reconnecting people with the natural world.

  • Natural Habitat Adventures Announces Five New Trips for 2025

    Sep 4, 2024 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    The World’s Leading Nature Travel Company Launches New Itineraries in Kenya, Newfoundland & Labrador, Australia and More Following Strong Demand Boulder, CO, September 4, 2024 – Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), the leading conservation travel company in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), today announces five new itineraries for 2025 offering travelers opportunities to…

  • If There Was Such a Thing as the Animal Olympics, These Creatures Would Be Gold Medalists

    Sep 3, 2024 · Joe Yogerst

    From Simone Biles and Noah Lyles to the U.S. women’s basketball team and “golden boy” French swimmer Léon Marchand, there were plenty of amazing athletes at the recent Paris Olympics. But how would they fare if competing against the planet’s animal inhabitants rather than their fellow human beings? That’ll never happen, of course.

  • This Nonprofit is Working to Protect Howler Monkeys from Costa Rica’s Power Lines

    Aug 20, 2024 · Laura Kiniry

    The first time Chris Martin heard a howler monkey’s cries, he thought it was a jet plane taking off. Martin was an epidemiology student visiting Costa Rica’s La Selva Biological Station as part of a tropical rainforest ecology program and had set out on a walk through the nearby jungle with his group.

  • New Study Shows the Positive Impacts Conservation has on Biodiversity

    Aug 19, 2024 · Laura Kiniry

    It was the early evening when we spotted our first jaguar, a male named Timbó, who was lounging in the tall grass of Brazil’s Pantanal, waiting for night to fall. We watched him closely from the safety of our safari transport, a vehicle that Timbó hardly noticed.

  • 3 New Northern Nature Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List in 2025

    Aug 6, 2024 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    Discover Newfoundland & Labrador As a Nat Hab traveler, you’re on the alert for nature destinations that are still under the radar. So we’re excited to tell you about the adventure we’re rolling out to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025!

  • Nat Hab Nature Journeys Exclusively For Women Travelers

    Aug 1, 2024 · Megan Brief

    Interested in a nature encounter exclusively in the company of women? An adventure where you can relax and be yourself, push your comfort envelope as much or as little as you wish, and learn from outstanding female naturalist guides in the world’s most wondrous wild places?

  • Rare White Bison Born in Yellowstone Honored by Tribes

    Jul 22, 2024 · Emily Goodheart

    An extremely rare white bison has been spotted in Yellowstone National Park. The calf was born in the Lamar Valley on June 4, 2024. Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jordon Creech was one of the few people to photograph the calf shortly after its birth.

  • Nat Hab Named Top Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure

    Jul 22, 2024 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    We’re thrilled to announce that Natural Habitat Adventures has been named one of the world’s Top 15 Tour Operators in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards! We owe you, our travelers and followers, our heartfelt thanks for helping us earn this prestigious honor.