Nature & Wildlife Stories

A Biodiversity Hotspot in the Philippines

By Lee Goldman The Philippines is a cluster of more than 7,000 islands, lying north of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. From north to south, the...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Animals Just Want to Have Fun

In a fourth grade science unit, I can remember my teacher telling the class that making and using tools was one of the most significant things that set human...

James Dziezynski

Do Big Cats Love Catnip? Watch and Learn!

James Dziezynski

Master of Disguise

I had to share this picture from my recent climb of Oklahoma Mountain here in Colorado. But why would I post a photo of a pile of rocks? Look closer!!

Wendy Redal

Let a baby polar bear capture your heart!

I may be one of the few people on the planet – with access to television, at any rate – who had never seen footage of the baby polar bear orphan Knut until a...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Send in the Crows

Three animal or plant species are going extinct every hour, according to a report presented by Ahmed Djoghlaf, executive secretary of the Convention on...

Wendy Redal

The World's Whales Need Your Help

Join me in the call to end Obama Administration support for the International Whaling Commission’s proposal to re-open commercial whaling — it is not a backdoor way to protect them.

Wendy Redal

Six Wondrous Places to Watch Whales

One of the most amazing migrations on earth is taking place right now, as 20,000 gray whales make their way along the Pacific Coast of North America from Baja...

Wendy Redal

Overcome Your Family's Nature Deficit Disorder

When I was growing up in damp western Washington, I remember many occasions where my dad insisted we kids leave the TV and spend time outside. It may have...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Your Travels, Years Later

I know this is going to sound weird, but a month ago I got up at 3:00 a.m. to drive almost 150 miles north of here. I did this just for the opportunity to sit...

Wendy Redal

Harp seal hunt curtailed, but pups still in peril

When Ben Bressler launched Natural Habitat Adventures 25 years ago by taking a handful of guests to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, he had a distinct goal: to...

James Dziezynski

U.N. Denies Polar Bear Trading Ban

The American led movement to ban the international sale of polar bear products has failed to pass in the United Nations. Opposition from Canada, Norway and...

James Dziezynski

10 Inspirational Nature Quotes

For a mid-week boost, we've decided to pair some of our favorite nature quotes with photos from our amazing trips. From our polar bear tours to the penguins...

Wendy Redal

Panda recovery program bolstered by two American expats

You may have caught the news recently about a very special FedEx delivery to China’s Sichuan province: aboard the company’s custom-appointed 777 jet were two...

Wendy Redal

Protect Patagonia: Eat Sustainable Wild Salmon

The jagged coast of southern Chile is one of the most dramatic places on earth. A maze of fjords and islands, the topography is testament to the power of ice...

James Dziezynski

Asian Countries Pledge to Double Tiger Population

A small ray of hope has given Asia's dwindling tiger population a chance at recovering their numbers. A 13 country coalition has pledged to double the current...

Megan Koelemay

Saving Coca Cola’s Adorable Polar Bears

Remember those cheerful Coca Cola commercials with the cute polar bears? The global soft drink company is now working to save the very environment they advertise.

Candice Gaukel Andrews

The Inventor Wore Feathers: Animal Designers

Dogs never lie. I suspect it’s because they have tails. Happy or sad, a canine instantly communicates his feelings by the aspect of his tail. I’ve often...

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