Asia & Pacific Stories

Where Kings Once Ruled: Wildlife of Sri Lanka’s Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Hailed as one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world, Polonnaruwa served as Sri Lanka’s capital for nearly three centuries. Now, the city’s...

Emily Goodheart

Year of the Tiger: Guide Photos from a Grand India Wildlife Adventure (Plus a Snow Leopard Update!)

2022 is the Year of the Tiger, a year of new beginnings and big adventures, and Nat Hab celebrated by kicking off our first Grand India trip in two years!...

WWF

Where in the World You Can See Penguins

They slide on their bellies across the snow, congregate on icebergs and seem to fly through freezing water in search of fish. That’s how most people picture...

Jon Jared

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...

Megan Brief

Are Red Pandas Related to Giant Pandas?

The Panda is a Panda! “The panda is a panda,” boldly declared German biologist, George B. Schaller, in his 1994 book, The Last Panda. After nearly five years...

WWF

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...

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

How to Spend a Dozen Days on New Zealand’s South Island

Centuries ago, New Zealand’s indigenous Maori people established traditional pathways across the Southern Alps, a mountain range that runs north-to-south...

Joel Centano

A Tiger Conservation Status Update from India

“The tiger is a larger-than-life animal. It is more than something mortal,” says Aditya Panda, a passionate conservationist and Expedition Leader with Natural...

Cathy Brown

Lady Elliot Island: A Remote Marine Paradise in the Great Barrier Reef

Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World for good reason. This vibrant marine...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Christmas 2021: Coexisting with Cats, an India Story

In a few days, many of you will be celebrating Christmas or another religious holiday. That means that your end-of-year celebrations might likely revolve...

Michelle Peters

What It’s Like to Track an Indian Tiger in Ranthambore

What Is Ranthambore National Park Famous For? As culturally significant as it is beautiful, Ranthambore National Park was once the hunting grounds of the...

Joel Centano

Conservation Success Stories from India’s National Parks

In part one of our two-part Q&A with Aditya Panda, we discussed the veteran guide’s favorite national parks in India, which wildlife travelers will...

Joel Centano

An Indian Safari Guide’s Favorite National Parks in India

Like everything else about India, the country’s immense network of protected areas offers a dizzying array of options for travelers. Deciding which to visit...

Cathy Brown

Top Places to See Wild Australian Animals Down Under

Australia is known for its gorgeous sunny weather, stunning natural landscapes, high-quality wine and friendly, laid-back locals. It’s also known for its...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Like Us, Pandas Need a Sense of Wanderlust

As you travelers know, a sense of wanderlust can be highly beneficial for your personal growth and well-being. It can challenge your long-held assumptions,...

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