March-April 2008 Issue

Savage Garden
September 06, 2011 — Charles Darwin called it the most wonderful plant in the world. Today the Venus flytrap, one of natures greatest botanical oddities, is part of a combat zone, as biologists fight to protect it and its coastal forest ho
Small Miracles
September 06, 2011 — Birds nests are ephemeral, often abandoned once the young have fledged. But the sheer ingenuity of these miniature marvels of architecture is as durable as the impressions left by a San Francisco photographer who captures the
On the Map
September 06, 2011 — Newly discovered by adventurous travelers and the eco-minded, the island of Dominica is a Caribbean pearl that harbors jewel-like rare parrots and a boiling lake.
Natural Wonders on the Caribbean's Island of Dominica
August 20, 2012 — Newly discovered by adventurous travelers and the eco-minded, Dominica is a Caribbean pearl that harbors jewel-like rare parrots and a boiling lake.
Small Miracles: The Wonder of Birds' Nests
May 22, 2012 — They're intricate, involved creations, built of everything from mud and twigs to nails and window screens. Here's a look at birds' nests like you've never seen these miniature masterpieces before.
A Lost Civilization May Shed Light on Coping with Climate Change
March 28, 2012 — An innovative collaboration between scientists is discovering how, 700 years ago, a mysterious, prehistoric culture overcame its landscapes harsh constraints. The findings may tell a cautionary tale for todays Southwest.
Pedaling for the Planet
October 11, 2011 — Whether hes traveling by bike, boat, or boots, this teenagers yearlong, 12,000-mile birding adventure clears a clean path toward an inspiring personal record.
The Long View
September 06, 2011 — Isle Royale National Park draws visitors who like nature rugged and remote. Its also the site of the longest-running study ever of a predator and its primary preyeven as global warming shows signs of upsetting the natur
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