Bangladesh The Sundurbans is a wide swath of coastal area located near the delta of the Ganges River. The bulk of this region is a protected area in Bangladesh, though the western part is in India where it is incorporated into a national park. The Sundurbans is the site of the world’s largest tidal mangrove forest and incredibly important ecosystem. Among other things it is … [Read more...]
KERALA BACKWATERS
India The Kerala Backwaters are an extensive interconnecting series of waterways that run much of the length of the state of Kerala along the Arabian Sea. It includes lakes, natural rivers and manmade canals in an area lush with wetlands and forests. A very popular vacation destination, the Backwaters are home to hotels, resorts and houseboats. The area of the Kerala … [Read more...]
OKAVANGO SWAMP
Botswana The Okavango Swamp, also known as the Okavango Delta, is one of the world’s largest inland river deltas, and probably its most famous. Fed by the Okavango River, the delta is famously absorbed into the surrounding landscape, essentially ending in the middle of nowhere. This makes the area very fertile and supports an amazing variety of wildlife. The Okavango Swamp … [Read more...]
CAMARGUE
France The Regional Nature Park of the Camargue is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in France and one of Europe’s most protected areas. Located along the Mediterranean Coast in the Rhone Delta, this area of lakes, rivers, shores and lagoons is a major bird sanctuary. It is famous for its roaming herds of wild horses and cattle. The Camargue is an ancient region … [Read more...]
PANTANAL
Brazil/Bolivia The Pantanal Conservation Area is an immense conservation area located in the vast wetlands of the South American interior. Though not quite as isolated as pars of the Amazon Jungle further to the north, The Pantanal is remote, historically unpopulated and filled with one of the largest and most diverse animal populations in the Americas. A thousand bird … [Read more...]
EVERGLADES
*Florida Everglades National Park is the largest American park east of the Mississippi River and one of the largest protected wetland areas in the world. A fragile area, it is home to both land and marine species, as well as hundreds of species of birds. Located between the densely populated coastal areas of Florida, it is one of the most visited parks in the United States, … [Read more...]
