Your Daily Dose of Nature

This week: Discover the world of whale sharks; learn how to make your own travel video; Becoming a Birder Part 2; Baja's gray whales; tips on black and white photography VIEW EMAIL IN BROWSER YOUR sin» DAILY DOSE OF NATURE Join us every weekday for your Daily Dose of Nature webinar -- let the world's top naturalist guides inspire you with stories from the field, conservation updates, photography tutorials, and more. DAILY: Mon-Fri @ 1 PM Mountain Time (12 PM PT, 2 PM CT, 3 PM ET) Explore the world... without leaving home! whale shark swimming in shallow water MONDAY, 8/5 Discover the World of Whale Sharks Presented by Eric Ramirez The largest fish in the sea, whale sharks reach lengths of up to 62 feet and can weigh up to 30 tons -- longer than a school bus and as heavy as some yachts. Despite their mass and 3,000 teeth, whale sharks are harmless to humans. They eat plankton and small fish by filtering water through their gills, a process known as filter feeding. Marine biologist Eric Ramirez shines light on whale shark behavior, migration patterns and their vital role in marine ecosystem health. Learn about ongoing whale shark conservation efforts and where to find these "gentle giants." Register Now Nat Hab traveler records the silverback mountain gorilla near her in Uganda TUESDAY, 8/6 Lights, Camera, Travel: Using Media to Shape the Conservation Narrative Presented by Gerry Ellis The democratization of media empowers individual travelers with tools like smartphone photography, video and audio to bolster conservation efforts and help save species. Unlike in the past, when media production was the purview of select journalists, today’s travelers can create and share compelling stories across multiple platforms. Gerry Ellis, Executive Director of GLOBIO, a nonprofit dedicated to using storytelling and media to save great apes, primates and tropical forest ecosystems, shows how to transform your personal adventures into impactful environmental change. Register Now male mallard duck flying WEDNESDAY, 8/7 Becoming a Birder, Part 2: The Mighty Ducks Presented by Kristina Disney In Part 1 of Expedition Leader Kristina Disney’s Becoming a Birder series, you learned that each of us has the necessary skills to become a birder. Now she delves into one of the most delightful bird groups: ducks! Excellent indicators of aquatic health, ducks and other waterfowl demystify their watery worlds. Learn how to understand duck family group dynamics, identify who's who among divers and dabblers, and find out what we should and shouldn’t feed them. Register Now gray whale tail in Baja THURSDAY, 8/8 The Great Gray Whales of Baja Presented by Sofia Merino Each winter, gray whales migrate 6,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, the longest mammal migration on Earth. These once-endangered gentle giants now thrive in sheltered lagoons like San Ignacio, the site of Nat Hab's Baja whale adventure, where they breed and give birth. Curious gray whales often approach our boats, offering close encounters and excellent photo opportunities. Expedition Leader Sofia Merino, who has dedicated her professional life to studying these whales, shares details of Nat Hab’s winter whale adventures in Baja -- which promise to spoil you for whale watching anywhere else! Register Now wild tiger in India FRIDAY, 8/9 How to Shoot Timeless Wildlife Photography in Black and White Presented by Aditya Panda Long an evocative art form, black and white photography can produce dramatic wildlife images. India Photo Expedition Leader Aditya Panda explains the best techniques for capturing brilliant black and white shots while answering important questions: Why shoot in black and white when nature’s colors are beautiful and resonant? What are the best light conditions for black and white photography? Do some wildlife species look better in black and white than others? He’ll also share tips on how to best process black and white wildlife images. Register Now More Info After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. System Requirements Click here to make sure your computer setup is compatible. Can't make it to the live webinar? Recordings will be available afterwards at www.nathab.com/traveler-resources/webinars. View Archives NHA & WWF: Discovering Our Planet Together 3 natural [n il ADVENTURES Help Protect Nature When You Travel with NHA & WWF Since 2003, Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) has provided more than $6 million to WWF’s global conservation efforts and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $175,000 annually through 2028 in support of WWF’s mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. When you travel with Nat Hab and WWF, you'll join us as a force for change as a portion of your travel dollars support WWF priorities in some of the most precious yet imperiled places on the planet. Learn More About Conservation Travel Ready to Plan Your Adventure? Visit our website or contact our Boulder, CO office or your travel professional. Online nathab.com Email [email protected] Phone 800­-543­-8917 Connect With Us Facebook   YouTube  Twitter  Instagram © Natural Habitat Adventures  |  P.O. 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