Category: Wildlife

Yellowstone is the only place in the Lower 48 to have a continuously free-ranging bison population since prehistoric times. Now, preserved dung suggests that over the last 2,300 years, elk were the other primary, large herbivore species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem watershed. Large herbivores—such as bison and elk—have continuously […]

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 […]

Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the things that surprised me most during my too-brief stay in Botswana…I didn’t expect to see elephants happily hanging out submerged in deep water, trunks holding greenery up over their heads […]

There are few creatures on this planet as oddly enchanting as a big, black-and-white, roly-poly panda. Their dorky antics are just as irresistible as their dramatic, color-blocked eyes. All it takes is a few minutes watching their behavior and it’s definitely not a stretch to call them downright silly animals […]

Science suggests that chimpanzees understand death and experience grief like humans. The primates have been observed carrying their dead infants for days, making whimpering calls when an individual dies and refusing to make a nest where one of their group has passed away. Do chimpanzees experience grief, do crows seek […]

Nat Hab’s journey through Yellowstone is a trip for the true wanderer, embracing the spirit of remote nature travel. This adventure stands apart from the typical park tour, delving deep into Yellowstone’s wilds. Before your visit, here are some fascinating facts you may not have known about the wildlife, natural […]

Brown bears, commonly called grizzlies, have long evoked fascination. These intelligent mammals display dynamic behaviors that inspire onlookers with a myriad of questions. At some point, one may wonder which is the correct term for Ursus arctos—grizzly or brown bear? The difference is regional: bears found inland are referred to […]

In the southernmost part of South America, Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles that span Argentina and Chile. The region is known for dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance of glaciers and an array of unique wildlife. 1. Los Glaciares National Park The Upsala Glacier in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park is known […]

No one likes to be labeled, especially when it’s the wrong label. And the echidnas of southern Australia are no different. Don’t call them porcupines, please! And don’t even think about referring to one as a “hedgehog.” These spiny anteaters are proud of their distinctive name. “But,” you say, “they look […]

Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when going even more “down under” than mainland Down Under. Seventy miles from Adelaide (the warm and friendly capital of southern Australia) lies […]