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The Smoke That Thunders: Africa’s Victoria Falls and the Fate of the Zambezi River

The grandeur of Africa seldom stands still. Seasons change, animals migrate and rains bring new life to the otherwise arid landscape. Victoria Falls, too, is...

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Go With the Glow: Bioluminescent Animals and Where to Find Them

Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that highlights the brilliance of the natural world—literally! Glowworms light up, fireflies flash and plankton...

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Where the Wild Things Roam: The Great Migration and Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater

Big adventures abound in Tanzania. The largest country in East Africa, its borders encompass Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa; Lake Victoria,...

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Partnerships That Make a Difference: Supporting the People & Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Our partner Lindblad Expeditions’ experience in the Galapagos Islands began with bringing the very first group of international travelers to the islands in...

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Conservation and the Big Five on a South Africa Safari

Conservation is a key ingredient in Natural Habitat Adventures’ South Africa safaris. Our motto, “conservation through exploration,” is more than a...

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6 Reasons to Go on a Botswana Safari During the Green Season

A Botswana safari during the green season ticks all the right boxes: optimal wildlife viewing, stays in secluded and luxurious safari camps and opportunities to photograph Southern Africa at its most lush.

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Celebrate Yellowstone’s 150th Anniversary This Summer

Yellowstone National Park’s 150th anniversary celebrates the birth of the world’s first national park, setting the stage for others of its kind around the globe.

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How Far Can Polar Bears Smell? Fascinating Facts About Bear Behaviors

Polar bears rely heavily on their highly developed sense of smell to hunt ringed seals. This marine mammal locates its prey from as far away as 20 miles,...

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What’s the Difference Between a Pronghorn and an Antelope?

At the beginning of the 19th century, explorers Lewis and Clark prompted a discussion that continues to this day when they chronicled their discovery of the...

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Tigers, Conservation & Adventure: A New Photo Pro Safari in India

As an Expedition Leader for Nat Hab’s India Tiger Safari: A Photo Pro Expedition, Conan Dumenil wears a lot of hats. This eleven-day trip is part of the Photo...