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African Safaris
As one of the Big Five, rhinoceros are an integral part of the African safari experience, and spotting them in the wild is considered a highlight for many travelers. Of the five species of rhino, two are found in Africa: the white and the black rhino.
Nature & Wildlife
Our national parks protect some of our nation’s most cherished, iconic and native wildlife species, such as the brown bears of Katmai National Park and the bison—America’s national mammal—of Yellowstone National Park. But, according to some, there’s a dark side to that safety.
Galapagos Islands
By Sara Thomas, WWF Senior Director of Integrated Marketing and Activism Tucked away in the Pacific Ocean exists a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise—one that many conservationists and travel experts alike have on their bucket list: The Galapagos Islands. Traveling to Ecuador’s biodiverse Galapagos Islands has the promise of being the trip of a lifetime.
Conservation
Plastics are the most prevalent type of marine debris found in the Great Lakes and in the oceans. Plastic pollution pieces come in all shapes and sizes, but those that are less than 0.2 inches (or five millimeters) in length—about the size of a sesame seed—are called “microplastics.”
Nature & Wildlife
National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 by animal advocate Colleen Paige to bring awareness to the plight of endangered animals.
Conservation
Ancient Traditions, Endangered Species, and Sustainable Development: Travel for Wine and Wildlife Lovers A visit to Portugal’s wine regions, renowned for their rich history and exceptional vintages, offers travelers not only wine trails, wine museums, and wine tastings, but also remarkable opportunities for conservation, sustainable development, and wildlife viewing.
Canada & the North
The small town of Churchill, Manitoba, is one of the most popular destinations for polar bear viewing. Not only is it the site of the world’s largest gathering of polar bears each year, but it’s also among the few places on Earth to see these kings of the Arctic.
Conservation
In February 2017, residents on the Norwegian island of Sotra found a Cuvier’s beaked whale stranded on a beach in southwestern Norway. It wasn’t the first time this particular 20-foot-long male, who was visibly sick, had gotten stuck in the island’s shallow waters.
Latin America
Peru holds so much diversity for the nature explorer who is also intrigued by its rich cultural history…and we’ve got three different adventures to entice you with.
Conservation
For over two decades, WWF has been telling wine producers to put a cork in it, extolling the virtues of cork stoppers over cheaper alternatives. The reasons for this global campaign include habitat preservation, sustainable development, and carbon sinks. For nearly three centuries, winemakers have sealed glass bottles with cork.
Conservation
Scenes of devastation from wildfires have almost become a staple of summer in the past decade. In addition to the physical destruction they cause, wildfires release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the air that contribute to climate change.
News & More
Czech-born author Milan Kundera said it best: “Dogs are our link to paradise.” No one understands this better than Natural Habitat Adventures, which is proud to celebrate International Dog Day (observed each year on August 26).
