wildlife and nature
A Canadian sparrow changed its tune - and the song went viral across the continent Jul 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Using recordings collected over 20 years, male white-throated sparrows in Canada are found to be singing a new song.
Wildlife and Nature
wildlife and natureKoalas could face extinction in some regions of Australia by 2050Jul 7, 2020 • 2 min read
Wildfires, drought and the ongoing destruction of their habitat pose huge threats to the koala population.
wildlife and natureThese Galápagos tortoises have returned home after saving their speciesJul 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The Española tortoise breeding program closed in January, and six months later, the tortoises responsible for saving their species were returned to their…
wildlife and natureGaze over an Australian gorge from a skywalk 100 meters above groundJul 3, 2020 • 3 min read
Visitors can now take in the gorgeous views from a platform that stretches out into thin air.
wildlife and natureFarm stays are having a moment in the UK: here's 7 you can check outJul 3, 2020 • 3 min read
Blame it on the rise of cottagecore or restrictions on international travel but it seems the allure of getting back to nature has brought a wave of new…
wildlife and natureA buck moon lunar eclipse will be visible on the Fourth of JulyJul 2, 2020 • 2 min read
A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible on 4 and 5 July in many parts of the world, providing skies are clear.
wildlife and natureExploring close to home could improve your mood, new research findsJun 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Although long-distance travel is still off the table for many, a new study suggests that exploring closer to home could be just as much of a mood boost.
train travelExplore the English countryside this summer on a new tourist train serviceJun 30, 2020 • 2 min read
New daily luxury tourist trains will provide an opprtunity to cyclists and walkers to explore the English countryside.
wildlife and natureWatch giant brown bears catching salmon on the Katmai bear camJun 26, 2020 • 2 min read
The park is a critical habitat for brown bears and salmon and the bear cam is online 24 hours per day.
petsTemperatures at the Grand Canyon are so hot visitors are warned their shoes could meltJun 25, 2020 • 1 min read
The National Park Service is warning visitors to the Grand Canyon that extreme heat could pose dangers.
hotelsNorway’s gorgeous new hiking cabins overlook a glacierJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
New hiking accommodation in the form of wooden cabins has just opened in Luster overlooking the Jostedalen glacier.
wildlife and natureRiddle of hidden treasure chest is finally solved with a Rocky Mountains discoveryJun 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lost treasure is usually the stuff of epic fables but a hunt created by an art and antiques collector in the US has led to the discovery of a treasure…
sustainable travelThailand might close its national parks regularly to protect wildlifeJun 9, 2020 • 1 min read
The country’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation closed Thailand’s 133 national parks on 25 March to restrict visitors.
national parksFind silence in the world's first urban quiet parkJun 5, 2020 • 2 min read
Urban quiet parks are natural areas in or near a city offering culturally relevant quiet experiences to urban dwellers.
wildlife and natureSome parts of the world will see a strawberry moon eclipse this weekJun 3, 2020 • 2 min read
Despite its fruity name, it won't be red, as its name comes from the strawberry harvest at this time of year.
national parksNational and state parks are reopening in the US in phases - here’s what we knowMay 29, 2020 • 2 min read
A number of National Parks across the United States of America have announced plans for phased openings following shutdowns due to COVID-19.
wildlife and natureFour adorable cheetah cubs have just been named by the publicMay 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The cubs were born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
wildlife and natureTour operators on New Zealand's Stewart Island offer pay-what-you-like adventuresMay 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Two tour companies on New Zealand’s Stewart Island (Rakiura) are letting customers pay what they want for adventure activities later this year.
wildlife and naturePod of 60 dolphins spotted in a Waikato riverMay 22, 2020 • 2 min read
60 dolphins have been spotted swimming along the Piako River in New Zealand.
wildlife and natureThese glass cabins in Iceland are the perfect solution for stargazing in the time of social distancingMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A stunning glass cabin in Iceland is made for cosying up in bed and stare for hours at the wonders of the night sky.
wildlife and nature"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservationMay 13, 2020 • 3 min read
The "New Big 5" project is taking aim at the old idea of the big five in wildlife – traditionally the targets of trophy hunters.
wildlife and natureA seahorse biologist has won the world’s top animal conservation awardMay 12, 2020 • 2 min read
Dr. Amanda Vincent is the first marine conservationist to win the Indianapolis Prize, which recognizes conservationists.