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Nature & Wildlife
Migration is a wonderful word. It doesn’t merely mean a physical relocation but is an expression of strength, resilience, the universal desire for well-being and a movement toward hope. I have always thought of migrations as nature in motion.
African Safaris
In the heart of one of Africa’s last great wildernesses, a rare and extraordinary experience awaits. Damaraland, a remote and untamed landscape tucked away in northwest Namibia—a country already known for its undulating red sands and ancient basalt mountains—can be arid and unforgiving; a place where many species have had to adapt, just to survive.
African Safaris
By Matt Kareus When most travelers think of an African safari, images of the Serengeti’s migrating herds or Botswana’s lush Okavango Delta usually come to mind. Namibia is different. This is a land of vast deserts, rugged beauty and wildlife that has adapted to some of the driest conditions on Earth.
Nature & Wildlife
All organisms on Earth are traditionally placed into six kingdoms of life: Animalia (animals), Archaebacteria (bacteria often found in extreme environments, such as hot springs and hydrothermal vents), Eubacteria (true bacteria), Fungi (molds, mushrooms and yeasts), Protista (algae and amoebas) and Plantae (plants).
Nature & Wildlife
Large herbivores—such as bison and elk—have continuously lived in the Yellowstone National Park region for at least 2,300 years, according to a new analysis of chemicals preserved in lake sediments. How have they made their livings and survived for so long?
Nature & Wildlife
Bison, pronghorn and elk amble across Yellowstone’s grasslands. Aspens and willows speckle the forests of pine, spruce, fir and juniper, which shelter grizzlies, black bears, coyotes and gray wolves in their depths, along with three cat species: lynx, bobcats and cougars.
African Safaris
Jan Cochran’s love of travel was evident from a young age. As a child, she was particularly fascinated by Africa, and at the age of 17, she embarked on her first trip to Kenya through a student exchange program.
Nature & Wildlife
From birds to flowers, the majority of the Earth’s species stem from a few evolutionary “explosions,” where new habitats or traits sparked rapid diversification. These bursts, in fact, explain most of the planet’s biodiversity. Some of those new habitats were ignited by glaciers.
Latin America
Marcel Proust once famously said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” While traveling solo can be a very enjoyable experience, traveling with an experienced guide can open our eyes in new ways to details we never would have noticed alone.
Nature & Wildlife
Right now, as you’re probably finalizing your plans for the end-of-the-year holidays, there are some new developments in travel—and family get-togethers—that I think you might find interesting.
African Safaris
Each year Nat Hab Philanthropy supports grassroots initiatives that connect conservation with community well-being. In 2025, our first funding cycle of grants spanned continents—from the rainforests of Australia to the highlands of East Greenland—funding projects that restore habitats, advance education, empower women, and strengthen local stewardship.
Latin America
A spotted lowland tapir calf rustles through the brush among the flat-topped, clustered rock formations, or tepuis, of Serranía de Chiribiquete National Park in central Colombia. He looks a little like a furry watermelon, with his unique blackish-brown color with white stripes and spots.
