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Conservation
Written by Tara Doyle, WWF’s Specialist of Media & External Affairs On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I interviewed Marco “Tex” Fallas, a Natural Habitat Adventures guide with over 30 years of experience leading wildlife tours. Q: What changes have you witnessed in Costa Rica since you started leading tours in the 1990s?
Conservation
No one type of wildlife corridor benefits all animals. Overpasses, tunnels and underpasses need to be built smarter, with particular needs in mind.
Conservation
Bird migration may seem like a timeless natural phenomenon, but the way birds migrate is shifting dramatically, with profound implications for ecosystems and biodiversity. Here are just a few examples: Swallows and swifts are shifting arrival and departure times to align with shifting insect abundance.
Nature & Wildlife
Wolves have been misunderstood throughout the millennia, painted as wild and deadly beasts. They are creatures of myth and folklore—often to their detriment. The truth is that wolves are highly intelligent animals. They are extremely social and develop close bonds with family members and within their packs.
Nature & Wildlife
Captivating remnants of ancient times, fossils offer a window into Earth’s history and the evolution of life. They document the past, providing clues about extinct species, vanished environments and the processes that shaped our planet.
News & More
We’re facing a climate emergency right now where environmental degradations, rising temperatures and extreme weather events are jeopardizing life on Earth. The climate conditions we’re stepping into have never been encountered in human history.
Nature & Wildlife
Everyone knows the honey bee, but did you know there are more than 20,000 different bee species in the world—and around 4,000 species that live in the U.S. and Canada alone? In fact, honey bees (Apis species) are not native to North America. They originated in Europe, Asia and Africa. Bees are incredibly important insects.
Galapagos Islands
I have three kids whose interests could not possibly be more different.
Galapagos Islands
By Matt Kareus Most travelers know that the strange creatures Charles Darwin observed in the Galapagos Islands in the early 19th century played a pivotal role in shaping his world-changing theory of evolution by natural selection.
News & More
If you’re like most working Americans, you probably don’t use all of the vacation time that’s available to you every year. Even if you do or if you’re now retired, it’s highly likely you don’t fully unplug while you’re away and off the clock.
Canada & the North
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen How the Moon Became Earth’s Regulator The moon is more than a bright light in our dark sky; it’s a key to understanding our planet, our calendars and ocean tides.
Asia & The Pacific
Conservationists and ocean lovers: June 1 is our chance to step up and celebrate World Reef Day!
