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Lençóis Maranhenses sits at the intersection of three biomes—a rare overlap that supercharges biodiversity. Across 350 square miles of dunes, the rainy season brings thousands of crystal blue lagoons into view, many big enough to swim in. What makes this surreal environment possible? And why, ...

Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the world. This week we're pointing to Cacti: Dangerous Beauty from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). Cacti are important to their ecosystems, providing nectar, fruits and nesting places for ...