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Can’t-Miss Arctic Summer Activities in Churchill, Manitoba

When Churchill, Manitoba is name dropped, most people automatically think of icy Arctic winters and polar bears—after all, Churchill is considered the Polar...

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Species Spotlight: Orca

One of the most powerful marine predators, the orca, grows up to 32 feet in length—about the size of a school bus—and can weigh up to 6 tons. Though the...

Cathy Brown

A Guide to Outsmarting Crowds at Yosemite National Park

So many travelers dream of Yosemite, with its towering waterfalls, the world's biggest slab of exposed granite, idyllic flower-filled meadows and vast forests...

Madison Mitchell

WWF 2021 Conservation Win: Taking Action on Food Waste

Food is a staple for survival and a supplement for happy stomachs and happy minds. Why is so much of it being wasted, especially when so many people are in...

Natural Habitat Adventures

A Memorable Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer The day started like any other at Buhoma Lodge in the northern region of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a few...

Samantha Miller

Southern Africa’s Top Wildlife Photography Destinations

Photograph Southern Africa’s wildest landscapes, abundant game and charismatic predators on our Botswana & Namibia Photo Expedition, an epic safari into...

Michelle Peters

Historic Gems of St. Petersburg & Petrozavodsk

The winter of the Russian and Arctic far north is a magical scene, from the snow-covered cathedral domes to the expansive frozen tundra. Bundled in the...

Michelle Peters

10 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Let’s start by answering the most obvious question: Yes, Yellowstone is open in the winter! In fact, some may say this is the most magical time of year to...

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Borneo’s wildlife: What’s at risk and why we must act now

Many people haven’t even heard of Borneo. Others may say, “Borneo! Wait…where is Borneo?” The latter was the typical reaction when I said I was joining WWF’s...

Cathy Brown

In the Land of Glowing Skies: Kiwi Conservation in New Zealand

Long before the world began to refer to those from New Zealand as “kiwis”, the indigenous Maori held the kiwi bird in high regard. They called this peculiar...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Valentine’s Day: Lasting Lemur Love

When Valentine’s Day rolls around in mid-February, many of us can’t help thinking about finding—or staying with—that one, special person; or, as often...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Natural Habitat Adventures Introduces Alaska Bear Camp

A 5-day immersion with brown bears from a private fly-in wilderness camp offering rustic luxury and total solitude Natural Habitat Adventures is introducing...

Megan Brief

Safeguarding Migration Routes from Ecuador to Costa Rica with the Creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve

Esperanza: A New Hope With her impressive display of stripes and spots, the young whale shark (Rhincodon typus) glides through the undulating waters, sucks...

Michelle Peters

Discover Kakadu National Park: A Living Cultural Landscape

Head due east of Darwin for approximately 90 miles (about a three-hour drive) and you’ll find yourself in Australia’s tropical Northern Territory – and in one...

Cathy Brown

Conservation in Cape Otway: Saving Australia’s Wildlife

Many nature lovers venture to Australia for its long coastlines and colorful reefs, vivid rainforests and iconic kangaroos and koalas. But away from the...

Laura Kiniry

The Sami Reindeer Herders of Lapland

Each summer, hundreds of thousands of reindeer and their herders, known traditionally as bozaovazzi (reindeer walkers), start their annual migration down from...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Nature Is Good for Your Brain—and Body Image

Nature’s got a lot going for it—and for us. Seeing a breathtaking landscape or experiencing a natural phenomenon typically leaves us feeling appreciative,...

Madison Mitchell

The World’s Natural Filter: Wetlands

The first time I learned about wetlands, I vividly remember sitting in my second-grade classroom. My teacher was showing my class some of the species that got...

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