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Canada & the North
Rising temperatures are causing Earth’s coldest forests to shift northward, raising our concerns about biodiversity loss, an increased risk of wildfires and the mounting impacts of climate change on the people who live in the region. But it’s not only the planet’s forests that are marching northward.
Canada & the North
My mirrorless camera and wildlife lens are essential travel companions whether I’m hiking local trails, or exploring globally. I’ve always found that my experiences in nature are enriched through photography. In addition to preserving meaningful memories, having the ability to zoom in on tender moments—like those shared between animals—is unparalleled.
African Safaris
A decade ago, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a call to action to raise awareness about endangered and near-extinct animals and help put an end to the illegal wildlife trade that puts precious species at risk around the globe.
African Safaris
Cheetahs are the world’s fasted land mammals, able to accelerate from zero to 64 miles an hour in only three seconds. They are also one of the most ancient of the big cat species, with ancestors tracing back about 8.5 million years. Despite being swift-footed, ferocious hunters, cheetahs can’t outrun the growing threat of extinction.
Conservation
During this time of year, a lot of us are thinking about trees. For those who celebrate Christmas, a tree is usually the centerpiece for a family gathering around December 25. But that’s not the only time when we honor trees.
Latin America
Of the seven big cats, jaguars just don’t seem to get the love that more well-known felines like lions, tigers and leopards do. (The other three? Cougars, cheetahs and snow leopards.) International Jaguar Day, celebrated each year on November 29, aims to change that!
Antarctica & Arctic
Have you seen a walrus in the wild? These large, fun-lovable animals are easily identified by their long white tusks, mustaches, and floppy tails as they trudge along the land. They are found in shallow, coastal waters, most notably in the Arctic.
Conservation
You know as well as us that our planet is warming at a dangerous pace, impacting ecosystems, habitats, wildlife and people. As lovers of nature, we feel acutely how much is at stake. From the Amazon to the Arctic, as rain forests burn and sea ice melts, wild places are under duress.
Nature & Wildlife
Is there a median strip on any of your neighborhood’s roadways with a patch of greenery on it? Chances are there is. You may have hardly noticed it or think that something so small makes very little impact, other than providing a pleasing place to glance at as you drive.
News & More
Towards an Ecological Economy The words “ecology” and “economy” come from the same root—the Greek oikos—meaning “home” or “household.” This system built on relationships and the exchange of goods and services, not only keeps us alive, but keeps us grounded. Climate change is a product of an extractive economy and consumptive lifestyles.
Conservation
By Brad Nahill, President, SEE Turtles SEE Turtles is thrilled to renew our long partnership with Natural Habitat Adventures. Since our launch in 2008, Nat Hab has supported our sustainable travel initiatives tremendously, starting with collaborating on offering trips to research sea turtles in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with our partners at Red Travel Mexico.
Conservation
In January 2020, eastern Australia was in peril. Devastating bushfires had been sweeping through much of the region for the last few months, escalated by steep temperatures and high winds. The fires had already burned thousands of homes and more than half of Queensland’s Gondwana World Heritage rainforests.
