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India’s and Nepal’s booming
nature tourism industry,
over 4 million visitors per
year, is already saving tigers
and habitat.
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MARVEL AT BENGAL TIGERS IN INDIA
Over the last century, poaching and deforestation have
threatened tiger populations all over the world. World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates as few as 3200 tigers left in
the world, many of them living in the mangrove forests of
India. Your best chances of spotting an endangered Bengal
tiger is on safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. Located
northeast of Jabalpur in the state of Madhya Pradesh, this
reserve has the world’s highest concentration of tigers. As you
scan for the carnivorous cat, watch for leopards, jackals, sloth
bears and a huge variety of birds. For a list of responsible tour
companies in the area check out Tour Operators for Tigers
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PHOTOGRAPH TORTOISES AND
BOOBIES IN THE GALAPAGOS
When it comes to animal encounters, this
Darwinian destination is a classic. Located
some 600 miles from mainland Ecuador,
these isolated volcanic islands are home to
amazing creatures found nowhere else on
earth. From giant tortoises to marine
iguanas, flightless cormorants to the famous
blue-footed boobie, the “living laboratory”
of the Galapagos host an incredible display
of flora and fauna. National Geographic
Expeditions offers a wildlife photography
tour to the Galapagos, where you can
learn shooting tips and techniques first-
hand from a seasoned
National Geographic
magazine photojournalist.
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