October 2026 Issue

The Fight For the Wild Africa

The Secrets to Survival in Africa

The continent is home to rivers that flow thousands of miles, deserts that unspool for millions more, and some of the world’s most ancient forests. But living there isn’t always easy. See how these six species have adapted to thrive in Africa’s harshest ecosystems.

What Does It Take to Move 2,000 Rhinos?

A threatened herd. An audacious plan. Inside Africa’s wildest conservation gambit.

Fighting to Save the World’s Most Wanted Animal

Relentlessly hunted for its scales, the mysterious armored pangolin is vanishing throughout Africa. Now scientists are trying to unlock the secrets that could help save it.

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Animals

The Rise (and Rise and Rise) of the Suddenly Ubiquitous Jellyfish

All over the globe, jellyfish are increasingly abundant. In Thailand, which has long harvested edible jellies by the millions, the race is on to put the stinging drifters on more of the world’s plates.

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October 2026 Issue

The Secrets to Survival in Africa

What Does It Take to Move 2,000 Rhinos?

Fighting to Save the World’s Most Wanted Animal

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The Rise (and Rise and Rise) of the Suddenly Ubiquitous Jellyfish

The Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat on Pregnancy

A New Way of Looking at a Very Old Skull

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