Conservation
Empowering Women Through Exploring the Wild Together
Empowering women’s participation in conservation travel uplifts communities and transforms lives. Did you know the average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman?
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Nature & Wildlife
Nature’s Chefs, Dinosaur Drumsticks and Turkey Trots
At the end of the year, many of our holiday celebrations revolve around food, such as a Thanksgiving feast or a Christmas dinner. This food-intensive season reminds me of a new concept in nature studies: “nature’s chefs.” In essence, nature’s chefs are organisms that provide food—or the illusion of food—to other organisms.
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Canada & the North
Why Beluga Whales Migrate to Churchill, Canada, Each Summer
If you’re a wildlife lover and you hear “Churchill, Canada,” you likely think of polar bears. And you’d be right—after all, Churchill is considered the Polar Bear Capital of the World. But Churchill’s polar bears share the limelight with another fascinating creature, this one aquatic: the beluga whale.
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Alaska
Get to Know the Intrepid Women Who Inspired Our Expedition Camps
Nat Hab’s mission is Conservation through Exploration: protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities and boldly influencing the entire travel industry. What began as a fledgling one-man operation has become a world leader in conservation travel. We owe our success to our diverse team of office and field staff, Expedition Leaders and guests.
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Canada & the North
Spend an Arctic Summer with Churchill’s Belugas & Bears
An unparalleled destination for wildlife enthusiasts, Churchill, Manitoba, lies along the migration path of beluga whales, polar bears, caribou and more than 200 species of birds. Experience the “Great Migration” of the North as thousands of beluga whales make their way to the warmer waters of the Churchill River estuary to feed, mate and give birth.
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African Safaris
Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry
When I reflect on my first gorilla trek in Rwanda, I can’t imagine it without my incredible female guide, Jolie Mukiza, and my porter, Odette Uwineza.
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Asia & The Pacific
Mongolia’s Wild Frontiers: Wolves, Wild Horses and Nomadic Traditions
Rich in ancient cultural traditions, natural history and intriguing wildlife, Mongolia offers travelers a unique view of a less-traveled destination.
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Europe
Visit the Avian Serengeti in the Heart of the Cotswolds: Slimbridge Wetland Center
Rolling hills, trout-filled streams, and beech forests define the Cotswolds—a pastoral stretch that has nurtured both people and wildlife for centuries. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966, this protected region embodies the timeless connection between rural life and the English countryside.
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Asia & The Pacific
Bird Watching in Borneo—A Biological Treasure Chest
Big, beautiful and brimming with life, Borneo is a “biological treasure chest,” says Court Whelan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Natural Habitat Adventures.
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Canada & the North
The Secret World of Canada’s Coastal Wolves
“The Secret World of Canada’s Coastal Wolves” recently earned first place in the Wildlife/Nature category at the annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards. Author Joe Yogerst has worked on more than 40 National Geographic books—learn more on his website and Instagram.
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Conservation
A Taste for Waste: Plastic Eaters
Plastics. It’s almost become an emotionally charged word. Today—no matter how you feel about their use—plastics provide us with both benefits and significant drawbacks. The strengths of plastics include durability, low cost and versatility, which have enabled medical advancements and modern conveniences.
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Asia & The Pacific
Wildlife Photography in Borneo: 6 Shots That Tell a Conservation Story
The island of Borneo offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photographers to capture the biodiversity of one of the world’s most celebrated rainforests.