Journal - Destination: Wildlife™

The Grassland Bird Trust and clean energy company, Boralex, reached a compromise that will benefit people, the earth, and especially threatened grassland birds. Read the about the agreement and see images of the birds

Alaska’s birds are as varied as the state itself. We share our secrets on where to see Alaska’s iconic waterbirds, arctic birds, and the birds most significant to Alaska’s First People.

These five charismatic marine species hold cultural significance as guides and spiritual protectors for Hawaii’s ancient native people. Traditionally thought of as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds, the natural world holds deep connections for people today, giving rise to some of the world’s best marine species protections.

Our annual Winter Wolf Watching and Learning in Yellowstone raised funds for Wolf Conservation Center and was fun! Images by our guests

The best time to visit Minnesota is in the winter for a wonderland of Arctic and resident birds and hardy wildlife! We explored the Sax Zim Bog and beyond to find Long-eared owls, Saw-whet owls, Snowy Owls, Hawk owls and more!

We think these six that protect grasslands, Alaska wildlife, rescue sea turtles and marine mammals, research Snowy owls and are for injured raptors are among the best wildlife conservation organizations in the United States.

A reader shares his experience trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Updated Mountain Gorilla information and new images

Expert guide to winter owl watching in Minnesota. Find Great Gray, Snowy & Northern Hawk Owls in Sax-Zim Bog. Includes maps, best times, and guided tour options. Updated 2025.

Co-Founder: Roberta Kravette Clean Energy and Conservation are Not Zero-Sum Games. No results found A Note from the D: W Co-Founder: Fulfilling our need for energy while protecting our environment, which we humans also need to survive, is not easy - but there are routes to balance - if all stakeholders are willing. Solar panels are an essential step toward a clean energy solution for our present…

African Painted Dogs are rare and difficult to find, a group went to South Africa to find them and learn about conservation efforts to help this Endangered species

90% of the wildlife and plants In Madagascar are endemic, and endangered or critically Endangered. Johanna Mitra and Alain Rasolo created the nonprofit oloNala to save this incomparable biodiversity, combining art and conservation.

Southern Colombia is one of my favorite places on earth. Hummingbirds, monkeys, a rainbow of bird species and flowers, and the warmest welcome anywhere are why. The Huila and Putumayo departments are my do-not-miss regions, and the El Encanto Nature Reserve is my favorite place of all.

In the Spring of 2025, Marianne Barnette fulfilled her dream of photographing Arctic wolves in the wild. She, her husband, and wildlife photographer, Amit Eshel flew 2,588 miles / 3,883 km from Ottawa, Canada, to Ellesmere Island, high above the Arctic Circle, where they met their three indigenous guides, and faced wind storms, sub-zero temperatures, Musk ox, and Arctic wolves.

Report from Spain and the great cross-the-strait Raptor migration plus conservation miracles like the Northern Bald Ibis and marbled Teal duck reintroduction. We were there with two small groups to raise money for the Grassland Bird Trust.

Sea Turtles are Super Heroes! These ancient marine animals are responsible for protecting everything from little fish to sea grass beds to coral reefs and the sand dunes that help to keep storm surge from washing our beaches and houses, away. Sea turtle populations are shrinking. Here are 11 amazing facts about sea turtles you probably didn’t know, and a few reasons why you should care.

Jaguar and Caiman In the Brazilian Pantanal. Image: Courtesy of © SouthWild Roberta Kravette Co-Founder Destination: Wildlife The Pantanal is big! The world's largest tropical freshwater wetland (over 43.5 million acres) is 20+ times larger than the Everglades! Its vast landscape supports South America's largest population of its biggest cat, and its tallest flying birds. The world's heftiest rod…

Europe is getting wilder with the reintroduction of beavers, lynx, bison, and wolves. These keystone species are ecosystem engineers enriching nature and helping to mitigate climate change. Great images and the best places to see them.

Europe is rewilding extirpated and nearly extinct species like beaver and lynx as part of the EU’s plan to restore biodiversity and combat climate change. Entire ecosystems are being restored and preserved, and long-gone species have been reintroduced and protected thanks to cooperative government and NGO programs, volunteers, and community efforts. Images and where to see them.

New and updated for 2024, our latest edition of 9 Great Wolf Books has evolved into 20+ great wolf books, including the latest compelling first-person accounts and research. We added wolf fiction for adults and expanded the selection for young adults and children. So whether you have studied wolves for years or just became interested, these memorable books will share something new, inspire, …

Of all the creatures in Brazil, the Maned Wolf may be the least known. This fascinating, shy animal that looks like a fox-on-stilts can be found only in the Cerrado and Pantanal. In that biodiverse world of unique plants and animals, the maned wolf stands out. When is a wolf, not a wolf? When it’s a maned wolf.