Conservation
By Karl Egloff, WWF The Pantanal has fascinated me since I first learned about it in a documentary ten years ago. It is a world of contrasts with dramatically different wet and dry seasons, and a land of many uses spanning three countries. Home to the elusive jaguar, other varieties of wildlife, spectacular landscapes, and Brazil’s rich cowboy or “pantaneiro” heritage, the Pantanal is quickly becoming part of every wildlife traveler’s bucket list.
African Safaris
Hartebeests—the narrow-faced, savanna-adapted and unusual-looking African antelope that are native to more than 25 African countries—are on a downhill population slide. The African Wildlife Foundation estimates that there are about 360,000 of them left in eight to 10 recognized subspecies, one of which is entirely extinct. In Kenya, particularly, hartebeest numbers are decreasing, threatening extinction.
Latin America
Earlier this summer, Lauren Spurrier, WWF’s Vice President of Ocean Conservation joined Natural Habitat Adventures’ Daily Dose webinar series to talk about the Galapagos. Watch the recording here! WWF has worked in the Galapagos for over 50 years.
Videos
In the past few months, as the coronavirus has raged around the world, many of us who were sheltering-in-place have had a simple, binary choice: stay inside at home, or take a walk outside.
Nature & Wildlife
Since 1970, the annual Earth Day has been a time for us to reflect on the beautiful planet, the third from the sun, that we call home.
Conservation
Every year, The Wild and Scenic Film Festival, The Environmental Film Festival, and more showcase films that celebrate Earth. With awards for activism, adventure, travel, and more, these films immerse viewers in the far-reaching corners of our planet and highlight incredible nature stories.
Conservation
Earlier this month, WWF’s Head of Plastic Waste and Business, Erin Simon took to Nat Hab’s Instagram to answer questions about recycling, reducing waste, and more. Thanks to social media, Erin answered user-submitted questions in real time while in her home. Questions ranged from the dangers of plastic in the oceans to recycling tips to addressing single-use plastic during COVID-19.
Alaska
It has been a little less than a year since WWF’s Mac Mirabile journeyed to Alaska’s Katmai National Park to witness the world’s greatest brown bear habitat. Since then he compiled some amazing footage to share his experience. First, we saw bear cubs wrestling.
Latin America
This year I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. Both countries have stunning landscapes and beautiful wildlife. The many shades of blue from glacier-fed lakes, lagoons, and waterfalls will stay with me always. While in Patagonia, I visited one of the most beautiful natural structures – Glaciar Perito Moreno.
Conservation
Spreading around the world at the speed of light, COVID-19 has now infected more than 2.5 million people and killed almost 177,000. Although the virus’s origins are still a little murky, it’s highly likely that it jumped from species to species, until it hit ours. Trading diseases with wildlife isn’t new.
News & More
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day last week, World Wildlife Fund asked its fans to use their creativity to connect to nature and people around the planet. They invited their followers to create pieces of art that showcased their passion for our natural world and share it with the hashtag #ArtForEarth.
Conservation
In 2020, Karen Douthwaite, WWF’s Lead Ocean Specialist, joined Nat Hab during their climate change trip series, where travelers could learn about the threats to our planet while seeing some of its most precious wildlife. WWF regularly hosts “Ask Me Anything” or AMAs on their Instagram account, where followers can submit questions directly to experts while they are in the field.
