Nature & Wildlife
The Revelations of Animal Songs
Songs have power. That was never made clearer to me than when I recently read about some new discoveries involving the songs of animals. Songs can lead us to find rare wonders.
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Nature & Wildlife
Spying on Monarchs and Catching Whales “Kelping”
If you’re a whale in a playful mood, things might be a little difficult for you. It’s hard to locate handy toys when you’re in deep ocean waters.
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Nature & Wildlife
It’s Complicated: Cities, Coyotes and California Birds
Cities provide us with many benefits: better educational and employment opportunities, exposure to more diversity and multicultural influences, improved infrastructure and access to public transportation. On the other hand, urbanization and the consequent changes in land use often result in air, land and water pollution; economic inequalities; an increase in health issues; and overcrowding.
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Canada & the North
Solving Problems with Animal Know-How
In the winter, those of you who live in Northern regions understand the importance of traction—especially on ice and snow.
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Travel Tips
Holidays 2019: Finding Quiet in a Noisy Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the most stressful time of the year. No matter where you tend to fall on that spectrum during the week preceding the end-of-the-year holidays, almost all of us hope for a quiet and peaceful season. But how do you go about achieving that silence?
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Videos
Video: Anna’s Hummingbirds, from Nestlings to Fledglings
Common in the wild as well as in urban and suburban settings, Anna’s hummingbirds seem to have figured out the secret to expanding their ranges and how to thrive in what can sometimes be a hostile world for anything wild.
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Videos
Videos: The Tiny House Trend, Hummingbird-Style
The tiny house movement—which advocates living simply in small homes—may be a current trend for humans, but hummingbirds have been experts at the practice for millions of years.
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a ruby throated hummingbird. Photographer William Friggle captured the moment this hummingbird hovered over a Mexican sunflower. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
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Latin America
Wildlife Encounters in Costa Rica
WWF’s Keith Arnold joined a group of travelers on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip to witness Costa Rica’s stunning biodiversity. During his trip, he was able to capture photos of the abundant wildlife that the country has to offer.
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Videos
Video: Hustle and Bustle at the Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds may be small, but they certainly pack a lot of appeal. Iridescent, colorful and capable of helicopter-like flying maneuvers, they enchant almost everyone. Hummingbirds were given their name because their wings flap so fast (about 80 times per second) that they make a humming noise.
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Nature Photography
Wildlife Photo of the Week: Costa Rica Hummingbird
Every Friday we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a thirsty hummingbird in Costa Rica. Photographer Marian Herz captured this photo while waiting in the lounge for the guide. You never know when you’ll get a great shot! See the full story here!
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Nature & Wildlife
The "Little Five"
Go on a safari in Africa and you’ll hear plenty about the “Big 5.” The term originally referred to the top five species that hunters sought on their bucket list but has now evolved to mean the top five big mammals in Africa—those being the lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino.