Latest Article | Jun 9, 2011
Straddling the border between Poland and Belarus, the 8,000-year-old Bialowieza Forest is a very special place. Here, in Europe's last primeval forest, it is possible to see one of the world's rarest animal: the wisent, or European bison. Weighing up to 800kg, the wisent is Europe's heaviest land mammal. Ironically,…
Year of Forests is good news for many finalists
The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests to strengthen the management and conservation of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations. This is good news for many New7Wonders of Nature finalists.
El Yunque film wins an Emmy
''El Yunque: Journey to a Tropical Rainforest'' won a prestigious Emmy Award at the 34th Suncoast Emmy Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 4 December.
El Yunque plays a starring role in Miss Universe competition
The New7Wonders of Nature campaign will be featured on an unusual stage this coming Monday, when Miss Puerto Rico competes in a spectacular gown depicting the natural beauty of El Yunque rainforest.
Golfers discover the excitement of the New7Wonders of Nature campaign
Puerto Rico's Eastern area offers breathtaking scenery and invigorating attractions. Among them is El Yunque National Forest, one of the 28 Finalists in the Official New7Wonders of Nature global election.