It was made famous by the film “The Beach”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but in recent years mass tourism has ravaged Thailand’s Maya Bay, located in the idyllic Phi Phi islands. Now, after an extended shutdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there are signs that this natural paradise is recovering and, as visitors begin to return, the Thai government and tour operators are keen to avoid the mistakes of the past.
Category Archives: Wildlife
Nature: Buffalo National River, Northern Arkansas
Sunday Morning” takes us to the banks of the Buffalo National River in northern Arkansas. Videographer: Scot Miller.
The Buffalo River, located in Northern Arkansas, was the first National River to be designated in the United States. The Buffalo River is 153 miles long. The lower 135 miles flow within the boundaries of an area managed by the National Park Service, where the stream is designated the Buffalo National River.
Views: Best Of Sir David Attenborough (BBC)
From saying boo to a sloth to the famous lyrebird encounter – here are 17 minutes of pure David Attenborough.
Nature Views: Rainforests & Wildlife In Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Trailer: ‘Puff – Wonders Of The Reef’ (Netflix, 2021)
A baby pufferfish travels through a wondrous, microscopic world full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home in the Great Barrier Reef.
Nature: Otters At The Alligator River Wildlife Refuge In North Carolina
“Sunday Morning” takes us to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina, where otters are lazing around. Videographer: Alex Goetz.
North Dakota: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
“Sunday Morning” takes us to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, where the buffalo still roam. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Wildlife: Why Many Baby Elephants Die In First Year
Life as a baby African elephant is precarious – around one third die in their first year. From raging rivers to dangerous droughts, the risks are many.
But sometimes the threat comes from inside the herd, where a strict hierarchy can mean the difference between life and death. In unique footage from Africa, we explore a new side to elephants’ complex society. We have more videos about incredible elephants, and a new topic every Friday! Subscribe and sign up for notifications so you never miss out.
Views: The Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (Nat Geo)
The Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are part of the country of Ecuador, in South America. The Galápagos lie about 966 kilometers (600 miles) off of the Ecuadorian coast.
There are thirteen major islands and a handful of smaller islands that make up the Galápagos archipelago. The largest of the islands is called Isabela. It is approximately 129 kilometers (80 miles) long. Repeated volcanic eruptions helped to form the rugged mountain landscape of the Galápagos Islands.
Views: Ospreys Guard Nest In Connecticut (PBS Video)
The ospreys are having a housing crisis. They want to nest up high, but there are not enough spots for the birds that have come to breed. The only way for the young, less-experienced birds to get a good nest site is to steal one.
