Conservation Stories

A Road Map for Curbing the Illegal Wildlife Trade

Just hearing the term “wildlife trade” brings to mind heart-wrenching photos of elephants who have been stripped of their tusks or pictures of rhinos without...

Madison Mitchell

Celebrating World Water Day 2022

World Water Day celebrates the vital lifeline of existence—for people, species, and the planet itself. On March 22nd every year since 1993, we have an...

Madison Mitchell

The Impact of Oil Spills: A Look at the Repsol Spill in Peru

Oil spills have become a growing concern for coastal communities and oceans at large. Over the course of the past few years, we’ve seen horrific effects from...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

30 x 30: Conserving 30 Percent of U.S. Lands by 2030

The Half Earth theory—setting aside 50 percent of the world for wildlife—seemed like a far-out pipe dream when it was proposed by evolutionary biologist and...

Michelle Peters

Why Botswana Is a Model for Ecotourism Around the World

When it comes to travel in the 21st century, “sustainable” is the buzzword. It’s heartening to see savvy travelers researching tour operators’ impacts on...

Madison Mitchell

10 Species to Celebrate this World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day allows us a moment to reflect on the beautiful flora and fauna that make up our ecosystems. It is also a chance to reflect on the many...

Madison Mitchell

The Origins of Seaweed and the Case for Sustainability

Seaweed is integral to the underwater ecosystem as it provides a foundation for life in our oceans—food, energy, habitat, oxygen, and more. According to NOAA,...

Michelle Peters

What Are the Top Threats Polar Bears Face?

Quick! What holiday is coming up? If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, you may know…International Polar Bear Day is February 27, 2022! In a world where it seems...

Madison Mitchell

Protecting Alaska: Ecosystem, Economy, and Bear Tourism

Alaska is home to the world's largest wild sockeye salmon run, all three species of American wild bears, and some of North America’s largest peaks. The...

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...

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...

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...

Madison Mitchell

The Origins of Rubber and the Case for Sustainability

Have you ever wondered where your car tires, rain boots, and balloons come from? They’re all rubber products but where does rubber even come from? How it’s...

Madison Mitchell

WWF 2021 Conservation Win: Forests Forward

In 2021, we may have still been dealing with the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic alongside a plethora of persistent issues impacting our planet, people, and...

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...

Madison Mitchell

Bird Migration & the Changing Climate

It’s no news that climate change is impacting our natural environment, but what does this mean for birds, migration patterns, and lasting biodiversity? As...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

New Year 2022: The Other Lives That Live Alongside

As we begin to close out the days of 2021, it’s only natural to take a look back at the year that’s about to end and dream of what we’d like to see change and...

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...

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