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Latin America
In the 1980s, Colombian cocaine kingpin and drug trafficker Pablo Escobar purchased four hippopotamuses for his private zoo. After he died in 1993, the Colombian government left the hippos in a pond on his ranch because it was unable to transport them to a suitable environment.
Europe
When one daydreams about Iceland, the images that likely spring to mind are volcanic landscapes and vast glaciers—after all, this is the Land of Fire and Ice. And yet, despite the harsh Arctic temperatures, wildlife enthusiasts find a plethora of wondrous Iceland animals rarely seen by the average tourist.
Travel Tips
When envisioning a trip to Maine, many people imagine early morning sunrises over the Atlantic, contentedly watching the fog roll in, gorging on the freshest lobster possible and taking introspective walks through verdant fern- and moss-filled forests.
Nature & Wildlife
When wildlife enthusiast Dan Barr found out that members of one of Yellowstone’s larger wolf packs, Junction Butte, had been spotted in the national park’s remote Lamar Valley, the California resident was elated.
Nature & Wildlife
We’re living in an age of great biodiversity loss. And we’re trying to make our way through a worldwide pandemic on top of it. Some days, it seems like life itself on Earth is being wiped out. But there is great reason for hope.
Nature & Wildlife
You probably do it in the car. Some of us do it in the shower. And when no one else is home, a good number of us might even do it in front of the mirror with an imaginary microphone.
Europe
Witnessing the dancing glow of the northern lights sits atop many adventure-minded travelers’ bucket lists. Such a spectacular natural phenomenon has the power to stop one in their tracks, bringing them face to face with a raw and elemental sight—that epic and soul-stirring moment so many of us seek throughout our travels. And yet…
Asia & The Pacific
Australia is known for its gorgeous sunny weather, stunning natural landscapes, high-quality wine and friendly, laid-back locals. It’s also known for its unique flora and quirky animals (including bioluminescent glow worms!), many of which can only be spotted in Australia.
Churchill Polar Bears
After two years away, travelers have finally returned to Churchill eager to explore the vast expanse of tundra in search of the King of the Arctic and were rewarded with prolific polar bear sightings.
Asia & The Pacific
As you travelers know, a sense of wanderlust can be highly beneficial for your personal growth and well-being. It can challenge your long-held assumptions, help you become more adaptable to the vicissitudes of daily life, provide an opportunity to meet new friends and cause you to be even more adventurous down the road.
Asia & The Pacific
African safaris may have their flashy Big Five, but the Great Eight of Australia easily give those land mammals a run for their money. The Great Eight are the living icons of Great Barrier Reef marine life.
Asia & The Pacific
Talk about a small fortune: Although Sri Lanka spans only 25,000 square miles, it shelters Asia’s richest density of mammal, reptile, amphibian and flowering plant species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
