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Orcas and Ourselves
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Hunting for the World’s Most Mythical Cannabis: Big Sur Holy Weed
“California is racing to save iconic cannabis strains before legalization kills them.”
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When Coyotes Threatened Livestock on Central Texas Ranches, the Solution Was to Unlock an Ancient Ability in Dogs
“Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years.”
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How Lena Dunham’s Cats Gave Her a Reality Check
“After moving to London, the writer’s growing posse of British felines took a walk on the wild side—and taught her a lesson in independence.”
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The Unexpected Epiphanies of Watching 57 Movies With my Sleeping Newborn
“Between the opening credits and the 3 a.m. feedings, as I watched films in 20-minute increments, something profound happened.”
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How Pronghorns Outran the Ice Age
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Inside the Deadliest Immigration-Related Disaster in US History
“He went in search of a better life for his family. His brother refused to let him go alone. Only one survived the journey.”
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A Year in Reading: Backrooms, Backcountry, and Back Home
From two side of the world—these are the stories shining a light on the overlooked corners often holding the pieces together.