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These are the best travel photos of 2021
These are the best travel photos of 2021
Before 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott penned pulp fiction
Before 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott penned pulp fiction
To regrow forests, the U.S. needs many more 'seed hunters'
To regrow forests, the U.S. needs many more 'seed hunters'
U.S. confirms first case of Omicron variant in California
U.S. confirms first case of Omicron variant in California
Ancient footprints hint at human relative with strange walk
Ancient footprints hint at human relative with strange walk
This bizarre armored dinosaur had a uniquely bladed tail weapon
This bizarre armored dinosaur had a uniquely bladed tail weapon
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    How can we protect African wildlife? After captivating TV audiences with a nature show made by Kenyans for Kenyans, a conservationist says it’s up to Africans—not outsiders.
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    December 2021 Issue

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    Think you know the planet? ‘Welcome to Earth’ will test that.
    Think you know the planet? ‘Welcome to Earth’ will test that.
    Why the wildebeest is the unlikely king of the Serengeti
    Why the wildebeest is the unlikely king of the Serengeti
    My visit with the spiritual voice of the hidden Serengeti
    My visit with the spiritual voice of the hidden Serengeti
    This plant no longer exists. But you can still smell it.
    This plant no longer exists. But you can still smell it.
    How volcanic eruptions help nourish the world
    How volcanic eruptions help nourish the world
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