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Wildlife Photo of the Week: King of the Savannah

Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a portrait of a lion in South Africa....

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Greenland Whale Proves to Be the First Narwhal-Beluga Hybrid

If narwhal-beluga crosses (narlugas) are a result of climate change, will it help the two species continue to survive, or will it inadvertently doom them?

Steve Selden

Wildlife Photo of the Week: Whale Feasting on Sardines

Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a photo of a Bryde's whale. Photographer...

WWF

Coastal Bears of Katmai

Walking past fresh bear tracks in Katmai is an exhilarating experience, with each footstep bringing us closer to that once-in-a-lifetime photograph of the...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Fat Is Good at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Every summer, from about mid-June to mid-October, the grizzly bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska are featured in a live-cam...

Emily Goodheart

Ethiopia Plants 350 Million Trees in a Day: Shatters World Record

In just 12 hours, Ethiopia planted 353,633,660 trees, shattering the previous world record for trees planted in a single day. The two most recent records were...

Emily Goodheart

What Are the Big Five and Where Can I See Them?

The Lion King left many viewers longing to visit the plains of Africa, conjuring up images of elephants browsing on acacia trees and amber-eyed predators...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Black, Grizzly and Polar Bears Now All Found in Churchill

For the first time, North America’s three bear species—black, grizzly and polar—have been documented sharing the same spot. And that spot happens to be one...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Test Your Tiger IQ!

By Emily Goodheart Kautz and Courtney Nachlas Tigers have been revered for centuries. Take one look at their striking coloring, muscled body and amber eyes,...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

This Summer, Make Sure Your Sunscreen Protects Coral Reefs

Ah, summer. Time to enjoy the long days of sunlight with outdoor picnics, paddling, and swims in lakes and pools. In this second season of the year, we take...

Emily Goodheart

A Surge in Solar Activity Predicted to Enhance Aurora Viewing

Good news for sky gazers and northern wanderers⁠—stellar auroras are on the horizon! The Solar Cycle Prediction Panel, comprised of researchers from NASA,...

Courtney Nachlas

Why Fall Is a Great Time to Visit Yellowstone National Park

Each season in Yellowstone National Park brings something new and fresh for visitors. In the winter, travelers can spot wolf packs navigating through...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Bringing Wolves Back to Scotland

The Scottish Highlands have been described as achingly beautiful, and I’d have to agree. In this vast wilderness, glens sit in ancient glacial valleys,...

Courtney Nachlas

Test Your Chimpanzee IQ—Take the Quiz!

Chimpanzees, one of the 'Great Apes,' are found throughout central Africa, where they spend their days eating fruit and climbing trees. These amazing...

Steve Selden

Wildlife Photo of the Week: Roseate Spoonbill

Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a photo of a roseate spoonbill from...

Hannah Wagner

Are Mangroves Your Next Destination?

They should be! A recent study by The Nature Conservancy revealed the benefits of tourism on mangrove forests. Though they are not always the star of the...

Natural Habitat Adventures

New Zealand: Immerse Yourself in the Scenic Wonders of the South Island

Imagine a land where Hawaii, Alaska and Colorado have collided in an unexpected mosaic. Glaciers wind down into coastal rain forest filled with giant tree...

Courtney Nachlas

What Are the Growth Stages of Polar Bear Cubs?

There are few comparable thrills to spotting the world’s largest land predators only a few feet away from your Polar Rover. These impressive bears brave the...