Out of Eden Walk
The Out of Eden Walk is writer and National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek’s multiyear, 21,000-mile storytelling odyssey across the globe in the footsteps of our ancestors.
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Animals
- The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?
- Giraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientistsGiraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientists
- Rescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemicRescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemic
- In Indonesia, orangutan killings often go unpunishedIn Indonesia, orangutan killings often go unpunished
Environment
- A circle of life in the Okavango Basin, Video Story
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A circle of life in the Okavango Basin - The prince, the mayor, and the U.S. fish that ate JapanThe prince, the mayor, and the U.S. fish that ate Japan
- A rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their deadA rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their dead
- An imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer firesAn imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer fires
- Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined
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Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined - A national 'climate corps'? California is leading the wayA national 'climate corps'? California is leading the way
- How small changes to our diet can benefit the planetHow small changes to our diet can benefit the planet
- Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?
- Cultivating the world’s largest, stinkiest flower is no small taskCultivating the world’s largest, stinkiest flower is no small task
- Costa Rica’s pristine ‘Shark Island’ now a massive marine reserveCosta Rica’s pristine ‘Shark Island’ now a massive marine reserve
- These national forests let you cut your own Christmas treeThese national forests let you cut your own Christmas tree
- Why the link between climate change and tornadoes is complicatedWhy the link between climate change and tornadoes is complicated
History & Culture
- How MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspiresHow MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspires
- Walking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mindWalking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mind
- Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?
Science
- A new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughsA new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughs
- Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.
- Follow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest seasonFollow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest season
- How an all-Nepali team made mountaineering historyHow an all-Nepali team made mountaineering history
Travel
- Digital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travelDigital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travel
- It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.
- These vintage photos show the timeless allure of travelThese vintage photos show the timeless allure of travel
- Discover unparalleled experiences in Seoul where you least expect
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Discover unparalleled experiences in Seoul where you least expect - How climbers faced down this harrowing ‘death zone’How climbers faced down this harrowing ‘death zone’
