From expansive agricultural land and lush rain forests to rugged mountains and turbulent seas, explore the myriad landscapes that collectively cloak Earth and shelter life on it.
Habitats Topics
More About Habitats
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Photo Gallery: Oceans
Dive into one of the most magnificent habitats on Earth for incredible ocean photos, from rare reefs and underwater scenes to breaking waves and Antarctic icebergs.
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Loss of Hunting Space and Habitat
A single pride of lions requires up to 100 miles of hunting space. The Big Cats Initiative aims to address this, and other threats to the survival of these magnificent animals.
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Zeb Hogan's Megafishes
Learn about the Megafishes Project and see photos of amazing freshwater giants.
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Best Trails
From an afternoon tramp in Portland, Oregon’s urban Forest Park to a five-day trek in the Bitterroots of Idaho, these are the 30 best hikes you’ve never heard of.
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Steady Hands and Fins
Photographer David Doubilet photographs stingrays, sharks, and more.
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Survival Guide: Dodging Locusts
Swarm behaviorist Iain Couzin has a toxic reaction to a locust at the same time his team runs out of food.
The Great Energy Challenge
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What Is It?
An initiative to help you understand our current energy situation.
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Personal Energy Meter
See how you measure up against others, and how changes at home could do tons to protect the planet.
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The World's Water
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Help Save the Colorado River
NG's new Change the Course campaign launches. When individuals pledge to use less water in their own lives, our partners carry out restoration work in the Colorado River Basin.
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Water Grabbers: A Global Rush on Freshwater
A special series on how grabbing water from poor people and future generations threatens global food security, environmental sustainability, and local cultures.
