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Falkland Islands

Bertha's Beach

This remote stretch of sand is a penguin lover's paradise.
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London, England

Norbury Hall Park

This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.
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endangered animals

Why North America’s Gangliest Bird Is Hitching a Ride With the Coast Guard

Whooping cranes are on the move, because of budget cuts.
October 09, 2018
Hunawihr, France

NaturOparc Stork Reintroduction Center

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.
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ecuador

The Existential Ennui of Discovering an Endangered Species

Newly found and already almost lost.
September 27, 2018
Ross, Ireland

Bridges of Ross

This natural sea arch highlights Ireland's rugged coastal beauty.
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Serenje, Zambia

Kasanka Bat Migration

Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.
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zoos

What Do Flamingos Do at Night?

Lessons from an avian surveillance project.
September 12, 2018
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internet

The Upside of Freaking Out About Insects on Twitter

When people post about bugs and birds, ecologists can gain some solid data.
September 12, 2018
Honduras

Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Research Center

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.
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Moulton, England

Moulton Crow Fair

Every July, men dressed as giant crows dance around a scarecrow who comes to life.
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environment

Charles Kellogg Sang Like a Bird and Drove a Giant Tree

The vaudeville entertainer turned a California redwood into a mobile "Travel Log."
September 06, 2018
Gothenburg, Sweden

Ragnhildsholmen Castle Ruin

This viking ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.
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Bosque, New Mexico

Bernardo Waterfowl Area

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.
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Smoked Puffin
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Prepared Foods

Smoked Puffin

This controversial meat is ingrained in ancient Nordic culture.
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Feeding Crows for the Shradh
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Ritual & Medicinal

Feeding Crows for the Shradh

In this Hindu ritual, families feed crows who represent deceased relatives.
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Olanta, South Carolina

Woods Bay State Park

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.
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Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Great Auk Sculpture

A memorial to a giant seabird that was hunted to extinction.
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