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Danita Delimont

In the Okavango Delta, a pack of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) look out for prey.

Cyclists ride a trail through a field of wildflowers outside San Luis Obispo. The city’s surrounding natural beauty is aggressively protected, with housing growth limited to 1 percent each year. The city also raises money to purchase nearby green spaces. Such policies have helped to eliminate suburban sprawl and maximize access to outdoor recreation. Residents and visitors enjoy easy access to hiking and mountain-biking trails, wildlife preserves, and parks. —Text adapted from the National Geographic book Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way

Swans are regular visitors to the canals of Burano.

Stroll through charming town, spot wildlife on the sea, and sip on craft beer on the Longyearbyen waterfront.

A famous fish swims through a brick seafood restaurant on Salmon Street in Portland, symbolising the abundance of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.