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The Gobies’ Ascent to Safety

A Race to Honor Hawaii’s Ancestors
In honor of their seafaring ancestors, Hawaii hosts a 42-mile canoe race every year.
In honor of their seafaring ancestors, Hawaii hosts a 42-mile canoe race every year.

The Gobies’ Ascent to Safety
Hawaii’s upland rivers provide a safe haven from predators for young gobies.
Hawaii’s upland rivers provide a safe haven from predators for young gobies.

The Return of the White Tern
White terns were once revered by the ancient Polynesians.
White terns were once revered by the ancient Polynesians.

Indah the Orangutan and Her Treatment for Arthritis
Twentinolosa spends almost every day with the orangutans that dwell in Borneo's forests.
Twentinolosa spends almost every day with the orangutans that dwell in Borneo's forests.

The Sea Nomads of Borneo
On Borneo’s coast, the Bajau Laut spend much of their day hunting underwater.
On Borneo’s coast, the Bajau Laut spend much of their day hunting underwater.

How Fishermen Recycle the Trash Polluting Borneo’s Shores
Fishermen Rajamil and Pidel Wali walk along the shores collecting plastic to use as lures.
Fishermen Rajamil and Pidel Wali walk along the shores collecting plastic to use as lures.

Lemurs Navigate the Grand Tsingy
The decken’s sifaka cross miles of exposed rock to feed themselves and their young.
The decken’s sifaka cross miles of exposed rock to feed themselves and their young.

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Battle Tough Terrain Searching for Food
In the spiny forests of Madagascar, ring-tail lemur troops search for food.
In the spiny forests of Madagascar, ring-tail lemur troops search for food.

The History Hidden in Madagascar’s Underwater Caves
In Madagascar’s remote western desert, divers explore a hidden pool of water.
In Madagascar’s remote western desert, divers explore a hidden pool of water.

The Baobab Tree
The residents of Ampotaka rely on the baobab trees during Madagascar's dry season.
The residents of Ampotaka rely on the baobab trees during Madagascar's dry season.