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The Worth of a Whale and the Price Tag of a Panda
In prepandemic times, those of us who cherish wildlife and wild places tried to quantify them in economic terms, hoping to convince those who didn’t care about protecting nature that not doing so would
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Coronavirus: Good News for Air Quality? Yes—and No.
Almost every aspect of life has changed dramatically since the coronavirus pandemic began months ago. Today, we are still social distancing from family and friends; learning via remote, online platforms; and attending conferences, music
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9 Nat Hab destinations from NYT’s 52 places to visit in 2020
Every year, the New York Times names 52 places as top destinations to visit. This year, nine Nat Hab destinations made the list. Some destinations are making strides in conservation and others are dramatically
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5 Reasons Why China Should Be Your Next Nature Adventure
1. Rare Wildlife On treks through dense temperate forests, Nat Hab travelers enjoy enthralling encounters with endangered and elusive wildlife. These mythic-sounding creatures, from moon bears to clouded leopards, reside in China’s remote nature
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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. The two most recent records were held by India: on July 2, 2017,
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Traveler Story: Wild China
“It is difficult to select a favorite experience from my wild China odyssey—the opportunities to visit multiple panda bases, to see rare species in the wild, to visit historical sites, to interact with Chinese
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The Four Sisters: China’s Mythic Creatures &
Wild Landscapes
The Minshan Mountains are a veritable fairyland, resplendent with blooming orchids, singing birds, primeval forests and cascading waterfalls. Traditional Tibetan dwellings, their walls displaying vivid, hand-painted motifs, are nestled into the mountainside amid fluttering
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19 Nat Hab Travel Destinations Named
Top Trips of 2019
With the New Year approaching, travel media outlets such as Lonely Planet, Fodor’s and National Geographic have been curating lists of the best places to go in 2019. Several of Nat Hab’s destinations have
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