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  • African Safaris

    Why Aren’t There Any Wild Bears in Africa?

    May 12, 2022 · iSafari

    Lions and tigers and…oh, no bears? Oh my! Even without bears, we still think Africa is hands down one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on Earth. Historically, bears have roamed all continents except Australia and Antarctica. Fossil records indicate there were once likely hundreds of bear species worldwide.

  • African Safaris

    Secrets of a Secluded Botswana Safari

    May 12, 2022 · iSafari

    If you ask the world’s top nature and wildlife adventure company, Natural Habitat Adventures, what – and where – the best African Safari is, they would likely respond that it is Botswana. In fact their flagship African Safari is a truly exclusive adventure into the heart of wildest Africa.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Nat Hab’s Bear Adventures Around the Globe

    May 11, 2022 · Michelle Peters

    What do a sun bear, a sloth bear and a polar bear have in common? Despite living in vastly different habitats—think lush tropical jungles versus barren Arctic tundra—they do have some similarities. Learn what those common threads are on Nat Hab bear-focused expeditions from Alaska to South Asia, Churchill to China.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Finding Your Voice—and Those of Other Animals

    May 10, 2022 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    “Finding your voice.” We hear that phrase a lot, lately. It means that you know who you are at your core, and you express it. Voices are extremely important for humans.

  • African Safaris

    Kenya Migration: The Full Circle of Life

    May 9, 2022 · Natural Habitat Adventures

    A Nat Hab traveler shares his experience with lions and leopards during The Great Kenya Migration Safari.

  • Conservation

    What Are the Great Plains and How Are They Being Protected?

    May 6, 2022 · Madison Mitchell

    The Northern Great Plains spans more than 180 million acres and crosses five U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. This region is comprised of Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

  • Europe

    Glynis and the Kittens: Wildcat Photos from Scotland

    May 3, 2022 · Emily Goodheart

    Kittens have arrived at the Aigas Field Center in Scotland! Scottish wildcats Glynis and Affric are now the proud parents of two paw-sitively adorable kittens. Born on May 4, 2019, the two kittens—females named Jura and Skye—are healthy and happy.

  • Asia & The Pacific

    10 Fierce Facts about Komodo Dragons

    May 3, 2022 · Elissa Poma

    Hungry for power food—Komodo dragons dominate the Indonesian islands they inhabit, prowling the tropical islands with a commanding ferocity. It’s no wonder the Komodo dragon has inspired some of the most fear-inducing monsters in Hollywood history.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Do Snakes or Spiders Give You Shivers? Time in Nature May Help.

    May 3, 2022 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) and arachnophobia (fear of arachnids, especially spiders) rank among the most common of human anxieties. In fact, more than a third of adults and children recoil in terror when they see a snake in the garden or a spider on the wall.

  • Conservation

    Sustainable Food: 10 Ways to Eat for the Planet

    Apr 29, 2022 · Michelle Peters

    You’ve heard of the plant-based diet…but have you considered a planet-based diet? The current way Earth’s population consumes its food is not doing us any favors – and is a detriment to the planet’s health. Forests are being cleared to make room for cattle rearing. Oceans are overfished.

  • African Safaris

    It’s Not All Black and White: How Rhinos Differ

    Apr 28, 2022 · Madison Mitchell

    Have you ever seen a rhinoceros in the wild? You may be able to identify them by their characteristic horns resting atop their nose or their wrinkly skin, but there’s a lot more to these large mammals! What types of rhinos are there?