Conservation
Leopards: Diverse Genes, Hyena Dangers and Distinctive Calls
In addition to being beautiful, African leopards are adaptable, elusive and versatile animals. Now, we can add genetically diverse to that list.
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Asia & The Pacific
Panda Behavior Explained: Why Pandas Are so Charmingly Weird
There are few creatures on this planet as oddly enchanting as a big, black-and-white, roly-poly panda. Their dorky antics are just as irresistible as their dramatic, color-blocked eyes.
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Nature & Wildlife
Proof of Animal Emotions: AI, Mirrors and Survey Results
Do chimpanzees experience grief, do crows seek joy and do elephants show affection?
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Nature & Wildlife
Fascinating Facts About Yellowstone National Park
Nat Hab’s journey through Yellowstone is a trip for the true wanderer, embracing the spirit of remote nature travel. This adventure stands apart from the typical park tour, delving deep into Yellowstone’s wilds.
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Alaska
What’s the Difference Between Grizzly Bears and Brown Bears?
Brown bears, commonly called grizzlies, have long evoked fascination. These intelligent mammals display dynamic behaviors that inspire onlookers with a myriad of questions. At some point, one may wonder which is the correct term for Ursus arctos—grizzly or brown bear?
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Latin America
6 Interesting Facts about Patagonia
In the southernmost part of South America, Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles that span Argentina and Chile. The region is known for dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance of glaciers and an array of unique wildlife.
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Alaska
Bear Photography: A Photo Shot List for Your Alaskan Adventure
Alaska’s wild landscapes provide a stunning backdrop for capturing unforgettable bear encounters, especially in Lake Clark National Park. Whether you’re chasing the golden-hour light or waiting for that perfect bear profile, these moments are the essence of wildlife photography.
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Europe
What’s the Difference Between Echidnas, Hedgehogs and Porcupines?
No one likes to be labeled, especially when it’s the wrong label. And the echidnas of southern Australia are no different. Don’t call them porcupines, please! And don’t even think about referring to one as a “hedgehog.” These spiny anteaters are proud of their distinctive name.
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Alaska
Why Brown Bears Look Different: A Guide’s Photo Diary
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage The broad public perception of brown bears (Ursus arctos) is that they possess furry brown coats—hence the name—and that all brown bears generally resemble one another. After all, how often do you have the opportunity to compare the coats and features of multiple brown bears side by side?
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Asia & The Pacific
Discover Southern Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when going even more “down under” than mainland Down Under.
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African Safaris
Aboard the Zimbabwean Dream: A Southern Africa Riverboat Safari
Nat Hab’s Southern Africa Odyssey is a rare opportunity to discover the waterways and wildlife of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. You and 13 other travelers will have uninterrupted access to the islands, inlets and inland wildlife realms of Zimbabwe’s vast Lake Kariba, and will explore four national parks, encountering elephants, hippos, myriad birdlife and more.
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Nature & Wildlife
Animals Shape the Earth
Wild animals are not just the inhabitants of the natural world—they are its architects. That’s the exciting finding from a new study that reveals how hundreds of species have shaped the landscapes we depend on, from beavers creating entire wetlands to hippos carving drainage systems.