“Teaching the teachers is like planting seeds of knowledge that will blossom into a forest of conservation-minded individuals, nurturing the next generation to become stewards of our planet.” —Dr. Jane Goodall On the western edge of Hudson Bay just below the Arctic Circle, the tiny Manitoba community of Churchill attracts […]
Month: February 2025
The State of Life on Earth and a Big Belief in Science
Just how much land—and other natural resources—do we require? We need to adapt our lifestyles to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give. In 2024, global carbon emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high. That may come as no surprise, as global carbon emissions from fossil […]
Bird Eyes and Dark Skies
A new study showed that northern cardinals that live year-round in urban San Antonio, Texas, had eyes about 5% smaller than members of the same species from the less bright outskirts. When we misuse or overuse artificial light at night, we create nighttime light pollution, which makes it harder to […]
The Magical Serendipity of an African Safari
“I’ve got something special to show you,” said our guide Issac. I couldn’t imagine what it could be. We had already spent the last few hours exploring the western region of Botswana’s Chobe National Park—a hotbed of local wildlife—where we’d seen a pride of lions wandering along the park’s dirt […]
What’s the Difference Between Hyenas and African Wild Dogs?
On a recent morning game drive in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, our group happened upon a pack of wild dogs. “Are those hyenas?” someone in our vehicle whispered. The resemblance was obvious. Both animals are medium-sized carnivores with patchy fur and a canine appearance. However, when it comes to canines, […]
Costa Rica: A Conservation Success Story
By Rachel Foster, Development Officer, Annual Giving at World Wildlife Fund Luck was on my side when I was able to join a recent Nat Hab journey to Costa Rica! As many in the conservation space know, Costa Rica has long been hailed as a conservation success story, and my […]
Why Beluga Whales Migrate to Churchill, Canada, Each Summer
If you’re a wildlife lover and you hear “Churchill, Canada,” you likely think of polar bears. And you’d be right—after all, Churchill is considered the Polar Bear Capital of the World. But Churchill’s polar bears share the limelight with another fascinating creature, this one aquatic: the beluga whale. With their […]
Social Media: Selfie Searches and Nature Successes
The need for a selfie in the perfect landscape to post on social media platforms has the potential to harm wild beings and spaces. The ubiquitous social media in our lives has its benefits, including allowing us to interact quickly with our loved ones, network with our colleagues and share information […]
Pollinators in Paradise: Discover 9 Overwintering Destinations
Pollinators are nature’s essential workers, ensuring the survival of countless plants and animals while supporting food systems. Nearly 90% of wild flowering plants and 75% of global crops rely on pollinators for reproduction. While many pollinators hibernate through the winter, some embark on extraordinary migrations to escape the cold and […]
Bearded Vultures and Beyond: Where to See Nature’s Clean Up Crew
For many people, our first encounters with vultures are as dark, shadowy, even menacing figures in fairy tales. That’s a shame, because vultures play helpful, even indispensable, roles maintaining ecological balance across five continents. They contribute to human health and even anti-poaching efforts in remarkable, rarely lauded ways. Recent work […]