Conservation
Norway Is the World’s First Nation to Ban Deforestation
Norway is the first country in the world to commit to no longer using any products that contribute to deforestation.
Good Nature Travel Blog
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Nature & Wildlife
See World Heritage Sites with Natural Habitat Adventures
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines world heritage as “our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.”
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Latin America
Traveler Story: The Pantanal’s Wonders in Photos
Nat Hab travelers Gary and Myrna Paige recently journeyed with us to experience Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil’s Pantanal and shared these stunning photos of their adventure. “My introduction to photography arrived with my first camera at age 7 and developed into a lifelong endeavor.
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Conservation
Plastics and PCBs: Ocean Pollutants Causing Big Problems
More than eight million tons of plastic debris end up in our oceans every year. Present in nearly every oceanic layer, plastic garbage today accounts for nearly 80 percent of all waste found in our oceans.
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African Safaris
Ethiopia Plants 350 Million Trees in a Day: Shatters World Record
In just 12 hours, Ethiopia planted 353,633,660 trees, shattering the previous world record for trees planted in a single day.
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Videos
Video: Identifying Birds by Color Patterns
Last week, here in the Midwest in mid-March, I spotted my first robin of the year. My mother used to say that seeing a robin was a sure sign that spring couldn’t be far behind. We now know that such a notion isn’t exactly accurate.
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Jaguar in Brazil
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a jaguar who just spotted a rival. Photographer Mark Gottlieb took this photo while visiting the Pantanal. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
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Conservation
Celebrate 2018 Conservation Wins in these Five Places
2019 is on the horizon, and with the new year comes new challenges facing the planet. But with 2018 ending, we can look back on the events of the year and appreciate the conservation wins that provide hope for the future.
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Conservation
Homeland Security for Jaguars
A new era of cross-border cooperation is primed to save Earth’s largest tropical wetland, home to the world’s densest concentration of jaguars. Assuming shared responsibility, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay have committed to a far-reaching conservation initiative for the 42-million-acre transboundary Pantanal.
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Capybaras
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a moment from Brazil. Photographer Henry Jacoby came upon this duo on the riverbank in the Pantanal. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Scars
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a big cat in South America. Photographer Marcelo Melo came across this old, scarred jaguar while visiting Brazil. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
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Travel Tales
Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil’s Pantanal
“The Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil’s Pantanal was our third Natural Habitat trip, and it by far exceeded our expectations. The trip was just magical. From the start of the trip, the excitement built at each location.