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Traveling to Victoria Falls—5 Facts to Know Before You Go

Victoria Falls is the Eden of Africa. David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer who came upon these cascading waters in 1885, wrote that he was struck by "scenes...

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What’s the Difference Between Grizzly Bears and Brown Bears?

Brown bears, commonly called grizzlies, have long evoked fascination. These intelligent mammals display dynamic behaviors that inspire onlookers with a myriad...

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Sustainable Solutions to Preserving the Amazon

The Amazon, home to hundreds of culturally unique Indigenous groups and one-tenth of all known species on Earth, is a vital ecosystem where the...

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Do Polar Bears Have White Fur?

The Arctic is home to a wide array of winter wildlife. The hides of Arctic foxes and hares blend into glittering frost as snowy owls swoop overhead, feathers...

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What Makes EcoCamp Patagonia One of the Greatest Ecolodges in the World

While exploring the Peaks, Lakes and Glaciers of Patagonia, the highlight for many Nat Hab travelers is an eye-opening stay at an ecolodge dedicated to...

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Serengeti Calling

Driving across the plains of the Serengeti, every sense becomes sharpened: eyes alert as you scan the horizon, inhaling the mingling scents of lemon bush and...

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Sustainable Farm Contributes to Galapagos Giant Tortoise Conservation

Roberto Plaza is the owner of Montemar, a sustainable farm on Santa Cruz Island dedicated to Galapagos giant tortoise conservation. In 2010, Roberto and his...

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New Rhino Discovery Itinerary on Secluded Botswana Safari

Are you wild about rhinos? Travelers who are passionate about these rare pachyderms will rejoice at Nat Hab's new Rhino Discovery Itinerary on select Secluded...

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New Study Shows Wildlife Tourism Worth Five Times More Than Poaching

Recent research has revealed that wildlife tourism is five times more lucrative than poaching. In 2018, it was found that while the illegal wildlife trade...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Nat Geo’s Cover Story & the Ethics of Wildlife Tourism

You may have seen the cover of this month’s National Geographic: a sloth peeks out from behind boards under a headline announcing “The Hidden Cost of Wildlife...

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What Do Polar Bears Eat?

Wherever I’ve traveled in the world, I have always been fascinated by what humans and other species eat. With a background in animal behavior and food...

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Wildlife Abounds in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a vast nature reserve in the southern lowlands of Nepal. Chitwan is Nepal's first national park,...

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5 Matriarchs in the Animal Kingdom You Can See with Nat Hab

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve made a list of the matriarchal animal societies you can see on a trip with Natural Habitat Adventures. Check out which moms...

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Conservation Inspiration from Our Planet: 7 Ways You Can Help

Brilliant and skillful in its storytelling, the emotions Our Planet evokes are all at once awe-inspiring, mesmerizing and heart-wrenching. This gripping...

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The Our Planet Species You Can See with Nat Hab & WWF

Our Planet brilliantly encapsulates the idea that our wild places are worth protecting. Detailed within each episode are accounts of spectacular natural...