Brad Josephs

Brad has been a Natural Habitat Expedition Leader since 2005, guiding Alaska grizzly bear tours, Churchill polar bear tours, northern lights expeditions and China panda tours. His specialty is bear biology and ecology of the north country.

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Borneo 2019 Sept Image Highlights

A few weeks ago I led another excellent expedition to Borneo for Natural Habitat Adventures. We were blessed with great weather, a super fun group, and as always, ...
On October 14, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Conservation News 2
Pebble Update! Real Science, the Real Truth, and How You Can Help!

The fight against Pebble Mine is in the final round. This battle ensued before 2010 and was finally defeated by the EPA in 2014. This vote out was ...
On October 4, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Nature Photography 1
Photographing Alaska Birds With Sony A9

While guiding coastal grizzly trips for Natural Habitat Adventures this summer on the Katmai Coast of Alaska, the amazing bear photos overshadow images of other wildlife such as ...
On August 28, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Conservation News 6
Video Highlights of Bear Cubs and Congratulations To Drew Hamilton for Winning Conservation Hero Award- No Pebble Mine!

I have to say I am super pleased with the results of filming with the Sony A9 while guiding for Natural Habitat this summer! The sharpness of the ...
On August 25, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Guide Stories 2
Yellowstone Highlights- Bison, Wolves, Grizzlies and thoughts on US-China Relations.

I had not been to Yellowstone since I was 10 years old when my Dad took me there on a chilly long weekend in May. Since then I ...
On August 13, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Nature Photography 3
Photographing Alaska’s Brown Bears 2019- Part 1 Flowers, Cubs and Glacial Backdrops

Wow, what an amazing 6 weeks immersed in the bear’s world…. We had amazingly good weather, although much hotter and dryer than average, and many sets of mothers ...
On August 1, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Conservation News 5
California’s Congressman Huffman May Save Alaska’s Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay From Destruction- You Can Help Him!!!

Please help us stop the pebble mine from being approved….. Click this link and take a few seconds please!!!! The Pebble Mine is a grave threat to one ...
On June 18, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
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Van is Back! First Day Of Bear Season! Katmai 2019

Here is a quick update on the status of the treasured Katmai Coast Bears after I was able to join my friend Drew Hamilton on a day bear ...
On June 17, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
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Borneo Expedition Highlights spring 2019- Primates!

I just returned from guiding another spectacular expedition in Borneo for Natural Habitat Adventures. What I love most about this trip is the incredible exotic diversity of ...
On June 10, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
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China Expedition Highlights- Pandas! Spring 2019

Baby pandas are potentially the cutest, most charismatic animals on earth. When panda cubs are born at US zoos, they cause “pandemonium.” For example, when Tai Shan, the ...
On May 12, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
China Adventures 1
Takin, Moon Bears and Golden Pheasants. China Expedition Highlights- Wildlife Spring 2019

This spring season of Natural Habitat China Expeditions was a great success. All 4 trips had amazing weather, wildlife, and unparalleled chances to explore Sichuan Province, which in ...
On May 4, 2019 / By Brad Josephs
Guide Stories 1
Snow Leopard Conservation With Camera Traps! Snow Leopard Expedition Journal

I have been enthralled with motion activated camera traps since they first came on the market over 10 years ago. In fact I wrote This Article in 2011 of ...
On April 12, 2019 / By Brad Josephs