Nature & Wildlife
5 Apex Predators and Where to Find Them
An apex predator is the hardcore animal at the top of its food chain, the baddest of the bad, with few or no natural predators in its ecosystem.
Good Nature Travel Blog
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African Safaris
The Baobab Tree: An African Icon and Longtime Legend
With its bulbous shape and canopy resembling an upside-down root system, the baobab tree symbolizes the African continent. Its origins are also the stuff of legend…literally.
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Nature & Wildlife
Devils on Halloween and in Nature
As soon as the month of October starts, your thoughts probably turn to spooky fun as we lead up to October 31 and Halloween.
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Nature & Wildlife
Bolts from the Blue: Sky and Sea Migration Shockers
I’m not a fan of escaping winter; in fact, I think it’s an endangered “species” that we need to cherish while we still have it. But millions of birds appear to disagree with me. Every year, they migrate in huge flocks to escape the season.
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Conservation
Wildfire Prescription: Prescribed Burns
Wildfires are complicated. On one hand, they can be extremely destructive forces. On the other, they are natural events that certain animals and plants have evolved to depend on for ecological balance. And then, you have to add climate change into the equation.
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Nature & Wildlife
The Fluidity of Animal Movements
The graceful movements of animals showcase millions of years of evolutionary engineering, combining anatomy, physics and fluidity. From the effortless soar of an albatross across the Antarctic Ocean to the stealthy prowl of a big cat on the African savanna, nature’s biomechanics emphasize maximum beauty and efficiency.
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Nature & Wildlife
Aliens on the Rise and Invaders on the Run
Aliens are certainly in our midst, and invaders are running rampant across the planet. What I mean is, plants are spreading across the globe faster than ever, and the very same traits that make them thrive in their native lands also drive them to their successes abroad. Who are these aliens and invaders?
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Conservation
Environmental DNA Is Revolutionizing Wildlife Conservation
From personal testing to discover your roots, connect with long-lost relatives and discover hidden family secrets to blockbuster sci-fi stories and cold-case forensics TV dramas, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) has never been more popular. In essence, it is the primary hereditary molecule in almost all living organisms.
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Asia & The Pacific
Northern Australia’s Daintree: The Oldest Rainforest on Earth
Walking under an emerald canopy, you listen to the sounds of croaking tree frogs enshrouded by mighty basket ferns and catch a flash of color from the chattering birds overhead. Giant fan palms shade you from the heat of the sun, and the air is filled with the intoxicating smells of jungle flowers.
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Nature & Wildlife
Animal Creativity and International Haiku Poetry Day
This year, International Haiku Poetry Day is on April 17. Traditionally, haiku is a Japanese poetic form that takes the natural world and the seasons as its primary subject matter. It acts as a concise form of environmental literature, emphasizing direct observation, sensory details and an appreciation for the transient beauty of the natural world.
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Nature & Wildlife
The Balance and Bond of Predators and Prey
The predator/prey relationship is an age-old association. Despite that longevity, it can still mystify us. For example, on a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rule book by hunting sea otters—a behavior few scientists ever expected to see.
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Nature & Wildlife
Valentine’s Day: Loving Animals
Every February 14th, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a time that has become synonymous with emotional connections and loving relationships. It’s often marked by romantic gestures, such as giving chocolates or flowers, writing a love letter, preparing a candlelight dinner, holding hands—or kissing.