Today, eating healthier benefits not only our personal well-being but that of our local environments. Think back: remember your New Year’s resolutions? One of them was probably to eat healthier. But, chances are, those promises you made to yourself are becoming a distant memory because studies show that most people give up on their New…
Month: January 2024
There Are Only Two Northern White Rhinos Left—But a New Breakthrough Could Bring Them Back
Meet Najin and Fatu, the world’s last two northern white rhinos. This mother-and-daughter pair live together in Kenya’s renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where they are staunchly guarded. It might sound like a hopeless situation, but scientists recently accomplished a fertility breakthrough that could save this special duo’s species from extinction. (function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement(‘script’);s.type=’text/javascript’;s.src=’https://a.omappapi.com/app/js/api.min.js’;s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName(‘head’)[0].appendChild(s);})(document,123366,’v55kskpqo2nso45cujhz’); How To Save…
The Enchanted Islands: Extraordinary Galapagos Encounters
By Alyssa Corasanti, WWF Integrated Marketing Manager The Galapagos Islands, situated in the Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its diverse ecosystem. The islands, many of them perfectly preserved and nearly untouched by human development, are a haven for wildlife and a slice of heaven for adventurers looking to disconnect from the “real world” and immerse…
“Hidden” Birds, Fish, Reptiles and Trees Revealed
A male green honeycreeper is bright blue with a black hood on his head. The bird is called a “green honeycreeper” because females and young birds are bright green. Living in a time of almost daily extinction news, we can’t help but feel a little skip in our hearts when we hear of animal species…
Biodiversity: Big Picture and Backyard
One new study shows that the backyards of suburban apartments and houses could have far more biodiversity than ever imagined, especially when it comes to insects. There are big issues and topics that we’ll continue to have to deal with in the upcoming months of 2024, and rapid biodiversity loss in this sixth mass extinction…
Potential for Roaring Success: Bear Tourism Boosts Local Economies in Southwest Alaska
Southwest Alaska is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world, including majestic brown bears roaming its forests, and especially its rivers and coasts, where they feed on seasonally abundant spawning salmon and rich vegetation. Brown bears are one of the most iconic animals in Alaska, and they can be found in…
Paws Over Picks: Conservation Travel’s Role in Southwest Alaska’s Economy
Around the world, responsibly managed conservation travel, including ecotourism, benefits the natural environment, wildlife and local populations. Most often discussed in the context of rural, developing economies internationally from sub-Saharan Africa to Costa Rica, conservation travel is a win-win-win scenario for local communities, visitors and biodiverse ecosystems. In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, ecotourism generates an estimated…
Spying on Monarchs and Catching Whales “Kelping”
This baby humpback whale could be in a playful mood, but, unfortunately, there aren’t many toys in ocean waters. If you’re a whale in a playful mood, things might be a little difficult for you. It’s hard to locate handy toys when you’re in deep ocean waters. Perhaps that’s why so many whales have recently…
A Wild Reading List: A Compilation from Explorers & Experts
Most of us know the wonder of travel isn’t limited to the trip itself. Our excitement extends from packing our bags to the journey home. The feeling of an expanded consciousness lingers long after we return to our daily lives. The most seasoned travelers intentionally cultivate this excitement, wonder, and education beyond their trips. One…