Conservation Stories

Costa Rica & the Birth of Ecotourism

Some would argue that Costa Rica, which encompasses one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse regions on Earth, leads the world in ecotourism. Others...

WWF

Making a Difference in the Galapagos

Roberto Plaza always dreamed of living in the Galapagos. Three years ago he finally made the leap and moved his family from the city of Quito to the Enchanted...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Could Synthetic Horns Save Our Last Rhinos?

From making a Technicolor arm for a little girl to constructing custom pacemakers for people with damaged hearts, 3D printing has provided us with a wealth of...

iSafari

Massive Airlift Underway to Save South Africa's Quickly Vanishing Rhinos (Video)

Africa's rhinos are up against it; one is killed every seven hours because many people in China, Vietnam and other south Asian countries believe that powdered...

Derek Ward

Could Biodiversity Keep Humans Healthier?

With an increase in Lyme disease in the U.S. this spring, ecologists are searching for ways to control the spread of the disease. Recent evidence suggests...

WWF

Tell a River's Conservation Story Through Photography

It was barely dawn. We huddled amongst hard, orange rocks of Zion National Park, listening carefully to the trickle of water of that once carved its way...

Derek Ward

Obama's New Plan May Save Monarchs and the U.S. Food Supply

Monarch butterfly populations have decreased so drastically over the past decade that a successful recovery is only hopeful. President Obama’s newly released...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Ecotourism: Here’s the Story on Sustainable Travel

This is a guest post by Anne-Marie Pritchett, a freelance writer, storyteller and idea girl who has lived in six states and two countries. She has a great...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

One Bear’s Bad, Last Human Encounter

Almost a year ago, in July 2014, Washington state experienced the worst string of wildfires ever in its history. The first fire began on July 8 near the...

Tania Curry

Searching for High Life along the Amazon River

Life in the Amazon flows like café con leche: creamy and smooth, masking the electric life underneath. The Amazon River is a cup that you want to share with a...

About Galapagos

Giant Tortoises Will Soon Be Back on Sante Fe After a 150 Year Absence

2015 has been a good year so far for Galapagos giant tortoises. In January we reported that a team of researchers had discovered 10 baby saddelback tortoises...

Natural Habitat Adventures

The Future of Galapagos Cruising

Experience the wonders of the Galapagos on a small-group adventure aboard the newest private yacht exploring the islands - the M/V Origin, designed with the...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Declining Wildebeests: Why Conserve Nonthreatened Species?

The classical elemental forces of nature are air, earth, fire and water. But there are other great environmental powers that have a beating heart, such as...

iSafari

Namibia: A Glimmer of Conservation Hope in Africa (Video)

It's easy to get depressed these days if you care about the natural world and pay attention to the news coming out of Africa. The continent's wildlife...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Moving Water: Solution for Climate-Change-Caused Droughts?

It’s been raining for the better part of two weeks where I live in Wisconsin. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the grass so decked out in neon green. It’s a sharp...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Naming One That’s Wild: A Conservation Aid?

“On a wild, remote island in Lake Superior, gray wolves have lived and thrived for almost 70 years. In the island's forests—which make up the majority of...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Community Based Tourism in Action at Napo Wildlife Center in the Amazon

This guest post is brought to us by Mandy Scott, Office Manager at Natural Habitat Adventures. Nat Hab’s Amazon Lodge extension is offered to our guests...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Will Conservation “Good Lists” Inspire Environmental Action?

Most of us who care about the environment, wildlife and our most precious places are familiar with depressing lists, such as the federal Endangered Species...

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