British explorer and Royal Navy officer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912. A hundred years later, on January 17, 2012, in honor...
One of the great joys of a post-graduation summer is the freedom to travel. Unfortunately my summer does not include backpacking through wild and ancient...
In Maori, Rakiura means “Land of Glowing Skies.” Brilliant sunrises and sunsets demarcate the tranquil days on Rakiura—also known as Stewart—Island, while...
Scientists—and those of us who are polar bear enthusiasts—have long thought that polar bears started off as brown bears about 150,000 years ago, adapting to...
Keep your eyes trained on the trees during our Wild Papua New Guinea trip, and you may be fortunate to spot one of the showiest birds on earth, the bird of...
Dubbed "Iceberg" by researchers, an unusual full-grown all-white male orca has been sighted by scientists in the Commander Islands off Kamchatka in the...
The gentle Thomsen River has no rapids to interfere with placid viewing of the world’s largest musk ox herd – or other wildlife and Arctic scenery that makes Banks Island so captivating!
by Breanna Draxler Hungry Hungry Hippos was among my favorite board games growing up. My pink plastic hippo fought furiously against those of my sisters to...
On March 8, 2012, 71 bison calves newly arrived from Canada stepped onto the Montana plains. They came to join the established herd of bison on the American...
Few baby animals are more adorable than a roly-poly white polar bear cub. So it’s no wonder that Siku has stolen the hearts of the world via the Polar Bear...
Ever wonder who creates those plant- or animal-identification outdoor apps and how designers know which questions they need to ask in order to help you make a...
Thanks to all who took part in our Nature Trivia Quiz. You're a savvy bunch; we received quite a few 100% correct responses! The winner was Jim Reisert, who...
Animals and plants are shrinking, and most scientists believe that global warming is the cause. Recently, researchers examined 85 species and found that 45...
What kind of Alaska tour are you looking for? Legendary wildlife and wilderness, or crowds and commercialism? How you choose to see Alaska -- and who you...
While polar bears have long been at the forefront of concerns over climate change, International Polar Bear Day -- which happens every year on February 27 --...
An arctic fox off the coast of Baffin Island has recently proved that wanderlust isn’t restricted to humans. Apparently, this little canid—and some others of...
From glaciers to guanacos, from peaks to pampas, Patagonia contains some of the most gorgeous natural splendors on the planet. Few eyes capture it as vividly...
Looking for the ultimate adventure? Travel by dog team with Polar Inuit mushers to the Ultima Thule – the legendary ends of the earth – in Northwest Greenland.
Together, Natural Habitat Adventures and World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to arrange nearly 100 nature travel experiences around the planet, while helping to protect the magnificent places we visit and their wild inhabitants.
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