Nature & Wildlife Stories

Rediscovery of ‘Extinct’ Giant Tortoises in the Galapagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands, famed for the adaptive wonders of its unique species, had humble beginnings with just 15 original species evolving to make the islands...

WWF

Consider “Going Green” – Travel During Botswana’s Rainy Season

It was our second day out driving in our open-air jeep in Botswana's Kalahari Game Reserve when the raindrops started to fall. As we’d headed out that...

About Galapagos

Get Down & Boogie with a (Blue-footed) Booby!

For many, experiencing Galapagos boobies—a rather funny named bird—are a highlight of any trip to this enchanted archipelago. It may be because of their...

Tania Curry

Q-and-A with WWF: Nepal, One Year after the Earthquake

In 2015, Shubash Lohani, Director of Sustainable Landscapes within WWF’s Forests team, was traveling through Nepal & Bhutan with a group of WWF...

Tania Curry

12 Natural World Heritage Sites to Visit this Year

Nearly half – 114 out of 229 – of all natural World Heritage sites are threatened by harmful industrial activities, according to a new WWF report. However,...

iSafari

Travel Tips—Preparing for an African Safari

Planning an extended stay in Africa is exciting, but it also can be stressful to try and prepare for everything. There are a few key items that need to be...

About Galapagos

Top Galapagos Islands Birds to See (Part Two)

In part one of this article, we looked at Galapagos Finches, three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed and masked), and the giant waved albatross....

Tania Curry

Good News: Increase in Wild Tiger Global Estimate

According to the best available data, around 3,890 tigers exist in the wild. This is an increase from the global estimate in 2010 which counted as few as...

iSafari

Amazing Wildlife Pictures from a Kenya Photo Safari

Kenya’s Great Migration is one of the most photogenic events on the planet. The migration includes vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and elephants, as well as...

About Galapagos

Top Galapagos Islands Birds to See (Part One)

When asked what my favorite part of the Galapagos Islands is, I never know quite where to begin, as the surreal landscapes and friendly wildlife are all so...

iSafari

Top 7 African Safari Camps Perfect for Families

Traveling with family and little ones can seem daunting, especially abroad. We’ve done the work for you and found the best safari camps for families. From...

Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

See and Save Sea Turtles

The Galapagos Islands is one of the last remaining refuges for endangered sea turtles, nature's ancient and intrepid mariners. Globally, there are seven...

About Galapagos

10 Reasons to Kayak the Galapagos

In past posts, I've made the case for why it's far better to explore much of the natural world from inside a kayak, rather than aboard a behemoth cruise...

Karl Egloff

Celebrate America’s National Park Service Centennial with a National Park Adventure

Every year is a great year to visit our National Parks, however 2016 is a year set a part from all the others. On August 25, 2016, America’s National Park...

Emily Deemer

New Trip: The Ultimate Iceland Adventure

If you're a nature traveler who hasn't discovered Iceland yet, be glad you've waited...because Natural Habitat Adventures is now offering the most exciting,...

About Galapagos

Unplugged, Unreachable and Overjoyed

“Life takes on new meaning away from civilization,” said our naturalist guide, Roberto Plaza, as we walked down a quiet Galapagos Islands path on the first...

About Galapagos

Natural Habitat Guides Top List of Best in Galapagos

At Natural Habitat Adventures, we pride ourselves in our commitment in to excellence in service on all of our trips, and our devotion to wildlife conservation...

About Galapagos

Biodiversity Hotspots Discovered on Galapagos Expedition

The Galapagos Islands are typically known for Charles Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” theory and the species richness of its unique wildlife—60% of all...

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