The Nature Advisor Webinars
Past Webinars
The Wolves of Katmai National Park
Originally presented July 13, 2020
Although Katmai National Park is best known for being THE place to see brown bears in the wild, the park is home to another intriguing resident that has become more visible in recent years – the gray wolf. Brad Josephs takes us into one of the few remaining places on Earth where these two apex predators – the brown bear and the gray wolf – coexist. How have wolves learned from bears to thrive in this ecosystem that is subject to seasonal fluctuations in food availability with the salmon migration? Why is the wolf population currently increasing? Which of these two prominent species is dominant? This webinar will cover the fascinating dynamic between these two species, and much more of interest in the Katmai wilds.
Although Katmai National Park is best known for being THE place to see brown bears in the wild, the park is home to another intriguing resident that has become more visible in recent years – the gray wolf. Brad Josephs takes us into one of the few remaining places on Earth where these two apex predators – the brown bear and the gray wolf – coexist. How have wolves learned from bears to thrive in this ecosystem that is subject to seasonal fluctuations in food availability with the salmon migration? Why is the wolf population currently increasing? Which of these two prominent species is dominant? This webinar will cover the fascinating dynamic between these two species, and much more of interest in the Katmai wilds.
Inside Look at East Africa's Great Migration
Originally presented June 15, 2020
The annual Great Migration circuit around the Serengeti–Maasai Mara grasslands of Tanzania and Kenya is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. With 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and almost 500,000 Thomson’s gazelle traveling nearly 1,000 miles round-trip, there is no other movement of land mammals on Earth that compares in numbers and distance. Take part in the migration through this webinar with Expedition Leader Pietro Luraschi who has lived, worked and trained guides at safari camps throughout East and Southern Africa.
The annual Great Migration circuit around the Serengeti–Maasai Mara grasslands of Tanzania and Kenya is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. With 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and almost 500,000 Thomson’s gazelle traveling nearly 1,000 miles round-trip, there is no other movement of land mammals on Earth that compares in numbers and distance. Take part in the migration through this webinar with Expedition Leader Pietro Luraschi who has lived, worked and trained guides at safari camps throughout East and Southern Africa.
From Bering to Baja: The Great Gray Whale Migration
Originally presented June 8, 2020
Whale naturalist guide Sophie Merino takes us on a journey into Mexico’s warm Pacific lagoons where these curious cetaceans spend the winter, breeding and birthday their young. Mothers often seem to enjoy "showing off" their babies to our guests on whale-watching excursions, pushing them toward our boats. There are very few places on the planet that allow whale encounters as intimate as those we enjoy in San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay. In this webinar, you will learn about the unique behaviors that make Baja’s gray whales such a favorite of our guests, and how climate change is impacting their food supply.
Whale naturalist guide Sophie Merino takes us on a journey into Mexico’s warm Pacific lagoons where these curious cetaceans spend the winter, breeding and birthday their young. Mothers often seem to enjoy "showing off" their babies to our guests on whale-watching excursions, pushing them toward our boats. There are very few places on the planet that allow whale encounters as intimate as those we enjoy in San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay. In this webinar, you will learn about the unique behaviors that make Baja’s gray whales such a favorite of our guests, and how climate change is impacting their food supply.
Grizzly-Land: Alaska's Katmai Coast
Originally presented June 1, 2020
Presented by bear expert Brad Josephs, who has been an Expedition Leader with Nat Hab since 2005. There's no better place to see the largest brown bears in the world than the Katmai Coast, and Brad has spent years bringing guests into close encounters with these powerful denizens of the Alaska wilderness. Learn about the behavior and biology of these bears, and how an understanding of their communication signals allows our Expedition Leaders to take Nat Hab groups safely into their world.
Presented by bear expert Brad Josephs, who has been an Expedition Leader with Nat Hab since 2005. There's no better place to see the largest brown bears in the world than the Katmai Coast, and Brad has spent years bringing guests into close encounters with these powerful denizens of the Alaska wilderness. Learn about the behavior and biology of these bears, and how an understanding of their communication signals allows our Expedition Leaders to take Nat Hab groups safely into their world.
Botswana: Kalahari, the Delta & Beyond
Originally presented May 18, 2020
Find out what makes a southern summer safari in Botswana so special during this presentation with award-winning Nat Hab Expedition Leader Thuto Moutloatse, named “Best Safari Guide on the Planet” by Outside magazine. Thuto will share personal stories and images of his homeland with a special emphasis on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in the Okavango Delta, sustaining some of Africa’s most dramatic populations of big game. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as enormous elephant herds. Join Thuto to discover all that makes Botswana’s green season so entrancing!
Find out what makes a southern summer safari in Botswana so special during this presentation with award-winning Nat Hab Expedition Leader Thuto Moutloatse, named “Best Safari Guide on the Planet” by Outside magazine. Thuto will share personal stories and images of his homeland with a special emphasis on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in the Okavango Delta, sustaining some of Africa’s most dramatic populations of big game. Its tree-dotted plains are home to lion, leopard, spotted hyena and African wild dog, as well as enormous elephant herds. Join Thuto to discover all that makes Botswana’s green season so entrancing!
From the Coasts to the Cloud Forests: Costa Rica’s Mind-Boggling Biodiversity
Originally presented May 11, 2020
From the crashing Pacific surf to the warm Caribbean coastline, and from lowland rainforest to icy cloud forest on soaring volcanoes, Costa Rica packs a lot of diversity into a relatively small country. Learn how Costa Rica became one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and a model for using ecotourism to protect that phenomenal diversity. You will also find it hard to resist Costa Rican Expedition Leaders Alex Arias’ and Julio Madriz’s infectious love of their country.
From the crashing Pacific surf to the warm Caribbean coastline, and from lowland rainforest to icy cloud forest on soaring volcanoes, Costa Rica packs a lot of diversity into a relatively small country. Learn how Costa Rica became one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and a model for using ecotourism to protect that phenomenal diversity. You will also find it hard to resist Costa Rican Expedition Leaders Alex Arias’ and Julio Madriz’s infectious love of their country.
Uganda: More Than Just Mountain Gorillas
Originally presented May 4, 2020
The gorillas are a powerful draw for visitors to Uganda, there's no question that spending an hour with these close cousins of ours can be a life-changing encounter. But there's so much more to see inside this small country! Join Expedition Leader Mark Jordahl for a virtual visit with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, plus four more Ugandan national parks that deserve much more recognition.
The gorillas are a powerful draw for visitors to Uganda, there's no question that spending an hour with these close cousins of ours can be a life-changing encounter. But there's so much more to see inside this small country! Join Expedition Leader Mark Jordahl for a virtual visit with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, plus four more Ugandan national parks that deserve much more recognition.
Yellowstone: 25 Years After the Return of the Gray Wolf
Originally presented April 27, 2020
Join us to learn more about the wolves of Yellowstone, and why the park offers the world's best chance to spot this icon of wilderness in its native ecosystem. Aaron will fill us in on a quarter-century of conservation success, highlighting what’s been achieved and the challenges that remain.
Join us to learn more about the wolves of Yellowstone, and why the park offers the world's best chance to spot this icon of wilderness in its native ecosystem. Aaron will fill us in on a quarter-century of conservation success, highlighting what’s been achieved and the challenges that remain.
Churchill, Manitoba: Borealis, Belugas and Bears
Originally presented April 20, 2020
Churchill is best known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World." But few know it's also one of the best places to see the aurora borealis in winter, or that hundreds of amiable beluga whales swim up the Churchill River each summer. Join us to learn more about the natural wonders of Churchill during three distinct seasons.
Churchill is best known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World." But few know it's also one of the best places to see the aurora borealis in winter, or that hundreds of amiable beluga whales swim up the Churchill River each summer. Join us to learn more about the natural wonders of Churchill during three distinct seasons.
Madagascar: The Wonders of the Eighth Continent
Originally presented April 13, 2020
Renowned naturalist guide Court Whelan, Ph.D. shares his own gallery of stunning nature and wildlife images and tells firsthand stories from Madagascar—a biological treasure trove in the Indian Ocean where more than 85% of all species are found nowhere else.
Renowned naturalist guide Court Whelan, Ph.D. shares his own gallery of stunning nature and wildlife images and tells firsthand stories from Madagascar—a biological treasure trove in the Indian Ocean where more than 85% of all species are found nowhere else.
Adventures in Ice
Originally presented April 6, 2020
Our inaugural webinar, "Adventures in Ice," is hosted by polar naturalist Colby Brokvist. Revealing the wonders of Greenland and Antarctica, Colby will share riveting firsthand stories from the icebound ends of the Earth.
Our inaugural webinar, "Adventures in Ice," is hosted by polar naturalist Colby Brokvist. Revealing the wonders of Greenland and Antarctica, Colby will share riveting firsthand stories from the icebound ends of the Earth.
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