Not only are pronghorn the fastest land animals in North America—they can run at speeds close to 60 miles per hour—they have the longest land migration in the continental United States. They make an annual, 150-mile journey (each way) between Wyoming’s Upper Green River Basin and Grand Teton National Park. The only other land animal…
Month: April 2024
Top 5 Places in the World to See Penguins
They slide on their bellies across the snow, congregate on icebergs and seem to fly through freezing water in search of fish. That’s how most people picture penguins: playing among icebergs in Antarctica. Although the southernmost continent boasts the most penguins of any region in the world, it’s not the only place you’ll find the…
A New Measure for Weather: “Outdoor Days”
To help give climate change a personal meaning, a new measure called “outdoor days” is being used to describe the number of days per year that outdoor temperatures are comfortable enough for you to engage in your normal outdoor activities. It’s just a little more than a month into spring, and I’m already wondering if…
What’s in My Camera Bag? Wild Side of China Photo Expedition
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Nat Hab’s Wild Side of China Photo Expedition is a spectacularly unique journey through renowned nature reserves and culturally significant sites. From an architectural and cultural perspective, we will spend time in large cities, small towns, ancient walled villages and remote high-altitude villages. From a nature and wildlife…
Seven Ways Responsible Travelers Can Celebrate Earth Day
By Tania Segura, WWF Travel April 22 marks an important day—when the public, corporations and government demonstrate their commitment to nature and future generations. As an eco-conscious traveler who values the places you visit and their inhabitants, you’ve likely had opportunities to experience both well-managed, pristine environments—and those in need of a little more TLC….
Celebrating Bat Conservation: From Chiroptophobia to Coexistence
Though the groundhog may forecast the end of winter, nature has a bounty of more subtle signs that indicate the arrival of spring. Crocuses, hyacinths and snowdrops are the first to burst from the thawing ground. Soft, sweet-smelling magnolias flutter in the breeze and electric-yellow forsythia hums with the beating wings of bees. Longer days…
Announcing Our 2024 Polar Bear Scholarship Grant
Are you an environmental educator, or do you know a teacher who covers the natural world in the classroom? Then you need to know about our new Churchill Polar Bear Scholarship Grant! Two outstanding teachers will earn the opportunity to witness the King of the Arctic in Churchill, Canada—known as the “Polar Bear Capital of…
Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics
The theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” It calls for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040. Can we do it? Some innovative technologies just might make it possible. As someone who cares deeply about the Earth and the natural habitats that it provides, you’ve heard a lot about…
4 Ways You Can Help Save Sea Turtles
What is it about sea turtles that makes them so endearing? It is their size? Their age? Their gracefulness in the water? All of these characteristics add to our fascination with these gentle sea creatures, but, additionally, I believe it’s that they’re critical to the health of the world’s oceans. Sea turtles help maintain productive…
How to Spot Jaguars in the Wild in Brazil’s Pantanal
More than 1,200 rivers converge to feed the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland. That’s 42 million acres of aquatic habitat spread across three countries: Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. More than 4,700 plant and animal species reside here, including the world’s largest parrot—the blue-and-yellow hyacinth macaw—the brilliant blue morpho butterfly, the Victoria giant waterlily, and…