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Nuisance Noise, Underwater and in the Air

Although invisible, noise pollution—defined as consistent exposure to elevated sound levels—is real. Also known as environmental noise or sound pollution,...

WWF

Project “Paraiso Quetzal” – Where Conservation Meets Development

Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty, advancements in sustainability and conservation, and vast wildlife viewing opportunities. While all these things...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Sunrise, Sunset and Starry Valentines

Cards, chocolates, flowers or a dinner for two by candlelight. Most of us consider these things to be appropriate gifts for those who mean the most to us on...

Cathy Brown

Discover Southern Australia’s Kangaroo Island

Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when...

Megan Brief

Highlights of Bryce Canyon: Helicopters, Historic Lodges and Hoodoos

Behold the natural wonders of Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park—with vistas so dramatic, you might think you've been transported to a world galaxies away....

Natural Habitat Adventures

Guiding on Portugal’s River of Wine: A First-Time Nat Hab Expedition Leader’s Story

Our Nat Hab Expedition Leaders truly do it all. They’re experts at logistics, skilled at navigating group dynamics, and well-versed in the nature, wildlife,...

Megan Brief

The EPA Blocks Pebble Mine: Bristol Bay and Its Bears Are Saved!

The 13-year battle for Bristol Bay reached a triumphant culmination on January 30, 2023. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invoked its Clean Water Act...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Roads: The Winter and Wildlife Kind

Travel is back. And it’s back in a big way. Following the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, flying is rebounding. But road trips remain one of the most popular forms...

Cathy Brown

Beavers: How Nature’s Engineers Are Making a Comeback

The beaver is the largest rodent in North America (and the second-largest in the world after South America’s capybara). They are found in ponds, lakes,...

Emily Goodheart

Six Whale Species You Can See on a Quebec Nature Tour

Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is one of French Canada’s best-kept secrets. Home to more than 2,200 species, this National Marine Conservation Area offers...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Five Wetlands to Explore With Natural Habitat Adventures

From marauding jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal to docile manatees in the Florida mangroves, from water buffalo browsing in Indian marshes to lurking crocodiles...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

How Crows and Ravens Made the World their Home

You know them because you see them in your neighborhood every day. And you certainly have heard their distinctive, harsh caws and kraas. They are crows and...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

The Coolness of Zebra Stripes

Why zebras have stripes has been a matter for scientific debate for decades. A lot of theories have been put forth, such as they’ve evolved for camouflage, to...

Michelle Peters

Bunk With a Brown Bear: Nat Hab’s New Alaska Bear Camp

Soar by bush plane over Cook Inlet, active volcanoes and massive glaciers en route to a pristine beach in the Alaskan wilderness. Today, you’re headed to...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

How Animals Perceive Time

How we humans perceive time is a fascinating and intriguing topic. We know that we can see colors, hear sounds, smell odors, taste flavors and feel textures....

Natural Habitat Adventures

A Guide’s Guide to Iceland’s Waterfalls

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Iceland is home to some of the most spectacular and photogenic waterfalls in the world. These waterfalls don’t...

Natural Habitat Adventures

The Sounds of the Northern Lights

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage The aurora borealis has evoked a powerful mythological significance from different cultures for millennia. There are...

Lavanya Sunkara

What’s the Difference Between Cougars, Pumas, Panthers and Mountain Lions?

Did you know that mountain lions have the largest geographic range of any non-human land mammal in the Western Hemisphere? It's no surprise this magnificent...