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Alaska
Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, Nat Hab travelers photograph fascinating bear behavior and are treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs.
Conservation
In 1994, a lone wolf crossed the border from Italy into Switzerland. Within a year, there were two, then pups and sporadic sightings. By 2012, Switzerland had its first stable wolf pack in well over 100 years.
Canada & the North
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Kristina Disney Something I had to learn when I moved to British Columbia‘s Vancouver Island is that you don’t not do something because it’s raining. If that were the case, you’d never do anything.
African Safaris
The Serengeti. Its name alone conjures images of sweeping savannas, thundering herds of wildebeest in chaotic motion, and the golden glow of the East African sunset.
Galapagos Islands
Imagine capturing the brilliant red-and-orange-colored Sally Lightfoot crab against a backdrop of lava rocks along the water’s edge. The enormous wingspan of a Galapagos albatross as it soars above the Pacific Ocean. The bright blue feet of blue-footed booby birds during their courtship dance.
Nature & Wildlife
Symbols of courage, resilience and strength, polar bears have been featured in decorative arts for centuries. Today, they may be best known as emblems of climate change, “charismatic victims” used to inspire people to care about our warming Earth.
Canada & the North
Off Canada’s wild northern Pacific coast lies Haida Gwaii, an archipelago of more than 200 islands. Dominated by two main islands—Graham Island (Kiis Gwaay) in the north and Moresby Island in the south—this mystical landscape is separated from the mainland by the shallow and turbulent waters of Hecate Strait.
African Safaris
When is safari season? In Zimbabwe, it’s longer than you might think, and each season has its advantages. Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a conservation travel gem teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
News & More
What you call something imparts meaning. Names can invoke assumptions, connotations, stereotypes and influence how you perceive an animal or a place. A name can also make you feel connected to a more-than-human being or your heritage.
News & More
While in recent years environmental laws in the United States have faced some of their most severe challenges and rollbacks, it’s encouraging to hear that Europe is now successfully passing several groundbreaking rules to restore nature.
Churchill Polar Bears
“Teaching the teachers is like planting seeds of knowledge that will blossom into a forest of conservation-minded individuals, nurturing the next generation to become stewards of our planet.” —Dr.
Conservation
In 2024, global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high. That may come as no surprise, as global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached record highs for at least the past several years, with 2022, 2023 and now 2024 all setting new records.
