Healing Country

Autumn, in the northern regions of Pakistan, is nothing short of mesmerizing. The air carries a pleasant crispness. The mountains are a sight to behold when the sun's beams paint a golden glow across the terrain.

Research shows that if a potential predator is moving towards a shorebird nest on the beach, some birds, such as the hooded plover, will abandon their eggs or chicks. These ground-nesting birds are extremely vulnerable - and one of the major threats is dogs, says bird ecologist Dr Eric Woehler.

Dr Eric Woehler says he doesn’t need to exaggerate what these tiny migratory bird species can do - “I can simply tell people the bird that sits in the cup of your hand will fly farther than the distance between the earth and the moon over its lifetime."

Have you ever wondered what Paradise feels like? Travelling to the Maldives was a journey of mind altering beauty and inspiration.  This article will provide you with a glimpse into this sparkling archipelago of 1,200 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls. A summary of a few key facts about the country and the key environmental threats to this paradise follows.