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Hear from two scientists trying to hack photosynthesis.
Discover capsaicin, the active ingredient in chile peppers. (If you can take the heat.)
What’s in this snail’s paralyzing venom?
Lions and African wild dogs hunt their prey very differently.
Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique was once one of the most species-rich places in Africa.
Hear what it’s like to be a vet for wild animals.
The growth and accessibility of the internet has transformed the illegal wildlife trade.
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