And, that it can be a conservation tool to incentivize more harmonious cohabitation between farmers and the big cat. In 2017, a university study found that jaguar ecotourism represented a gross annual income of USD $6.8 million across the Pantanal. And, it happens to be a popular tourism destination with more wildlife density than the Amazon.
The Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. Jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal Image via Natural Habitatĭespite being listed as “Near Threatened” by the IUCN due to habitat loss, decrease in wild prey, and conflict with cattle ranchers, jaguars are being seen with increasing frequency in Brazil’s 42-million-acre Pantanal. a 13-day Ultimate Gorilla Safari that includes both Uganda and Rwanda.ģ.a 10-day Great Uganda Gorilla Safari, and.They have two options to take travelers to witness these incredible creatures: Natural Habitat’s naturalist Expedition Leaders are trained by WWF scientists. This is in the interest of bolstering preservation efforts. With gorilla trekking becoming more popular among travelers, tourism boards and government organizations are also increasing the price of the permits required to see gorillas. This has changed their “critically endangered” status to “endangered.” The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported in 2018 that gorilla numbers have increased to nearly 1,004 from 680 in 2008. While those threats are still very much a reality today, Fossey left a lasting legacy for protection. Dian Fossey predicted the extinction of mountain gorillas by the year 2000, due to habitat destruction, disease and civil unrest. Last year marked 40 years since famed researcher Dr. Mountain Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda Image via Jonathan Cooper Here, you can take Natural Habitat’s most tiger-intensive safari: the 7-day India Tiger Quest, guided by conservation-focused Expedition Leaders. Or, visit one of the world’s best place to view tigers: Ranthambore National Park. Search for the elusive predator for yourself on Natural Habitat’s 12-day Grand India Wildlife Adventure. The Program would see participating countries double the world’s wild tiger numbers by 2022. It reported an estimated 235 wild tigers in 2018, up from 121 in 2009.Ĭonservation efforts bolstered by a rising demand for tiger tracking on safari have also inspired a pledge called the Global Tiger Recovery Program. Recently, Nepal has nearly doubled its big cat population. This is thanks to vigorous protection within India’s tiger reserves, intensive anti-poaching programs, and coordinated efforts between governments, NGOs and local communities to build habitat corridors and reduce human-tiger conflict. While its habitat continues to decrease, the tiger population (currently around 3,900) has been rising since 2010. You will find the endangered Bengal tiger in pockets of India, Nepal and other Asian countries. Bengal Tigers of South Asia Image via Boris Drobnič
Here are five species that are steadily making a comeback, thanks in part to ecotourism. Simply put, the more visitors that wildlife attracts, the more incentive governments and private enterprise have to protect them. The increased appreciation for nature that comes with seeing a gorilla or a tiger in person also has an impact in circles of social influence. The revenue from tourists’ park fees, permits and donations made in-destination contributes to greater conservation achievements. It takes travelers to destinations where some threatened and endangered wildlife species are actually doing better in recent years.Īccording to the United Nations, travelers are a driving force for positive change when it comes to sustaining biodiversity. Natural Habitat Adventures is a global leader in responsible nature travel and the conservation travel partner of World Wildlife Fund. Yet there are conservation success stories to tout, too – and eco-conscious wildlife tourism certainly plays a part. Between Botswana ending its five-year ban on elephant hunting and giraffes being considered for the endangered species list, there’s good reason to be concerned about wildlife conservation in the face of climate change, poaching and overpopulation.
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