Conservation
See—and Save—Bengal Tigers in India
By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl Did you ever stop to wonder why some of the world’s most majestic animals are often also the most threatened species on Earth? The answer shouldn’t be shocking.
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Nature & Wildlife
On a Wing and a Prayer: 5 Fascinating Facts about the Monarch Butterfly
Arguably among the most beautiful of all butterfly species, the North American monarch isn’t just another pretty face. It has very interesting characteristics and abilities that none of its butterfly cousins can lay claim to. Here are some amazing facts about this delicate yet incredibly durable and fascinating creature. 1. Frequent flier miles.
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Brown Bear of Hallo Bay
Every Friday we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a beautiful portrait of a brown bear in Alaska. Photographer Jeff Goldberg took this photo one afternoon in Hallo Bay while on a trip to Alaska with Nat Hab.
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Videos
Video: Denali, the Adventure Dog
Sometimes it takes our four-footed best friends to remind us what adventures are all about and what being outdoors can do for us—mentally, physically and spiritually. In 1999, Portland, Oregon-based photographer and cinematographer Ben Moon walked into an animal shelter and met a pit bull-husky mix he later named Denali.
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Travel Tales
Top Shot: Botswana
“Most afternoons at the Xigera Camp on the Okavango Delta, the other guests would retreat to their water-view bungalows to escape from the afternoon sun and rest. I took advantage of the quiet to sit on the verandah overlooking a delta channel and make this painting. The fringing papyrus is what initially attracted me.
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Nature & Wildlife
Nature Paradise & Conservation Awaits in Borneo: Top Wildlife Photos
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. Located in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, this rugged, shockingly beautiful island doubles as a biodiversity epicenter.
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Nature & Wildlife
Nature Paradise & Conservation Awaits in Borneo: Top Wildlife Photos
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. Located in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, this rugged, shockingly beautiful island doubles as a biodiversity epicenter.
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Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Islands for Families – Top Tips for Traveling with Kids
Would you actually consider taking your kids to one of the most renowned “living” natural history museums on Earth – and then cut them loose? Well, if it’s the Galapagos Islands then…heck yeah you would!
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Nature & Wildlife
Wilderness Equals No Phones Equals Peace | Ben's Musings
Dear Traveler, I returned last night from a comparatively simple adventure—a weekend canoe trip along a timid stretch of the Colorado River.
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Nature & Wildlife
Wilderness Equals No Phones Equals Peace | Ben’s Musings
Dear Traveler, I returned last night from a comparatively simple adventure—a weekend canoe trip along a timid stretch of the Colorado River.
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African Safaris
Photo of the Day: By the Light of the Full Moon
This photo of a female leopard preparing to jump out of marula tree while a full, orange moon glows in the background was taken by guide James Tyrrell at South Africa’s Londolozi Private Game Reserve in July. Londolozi may be the most famous leopard viewing spot on the entire African continent.
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Galapagos Islands
Seriously, When is the Best Time to Visit the Galapagos?
People often ask me when the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands is. The answer, truthfully, isn’t that there really isn’t a “best” time to go. This isn’t a very satisfying answer, but it’s true; the Galapagos is one of those rare, can’t-miss, year-round destinations.