The Waning Reign of the Wetland Architect We Barely Know (Hint, Not a Beaver)

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The Waning Reign of the Wetland Architect We Barely Know (Hint, Not a Beaver)

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Apr 23, 2024

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by Brandon Keim • Little-appreciated, semiaquatic, and cute-as-hell, muskrats can survive almost anywhere. So where are they?
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Apr 23, 2024

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Hakai Magazine explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective. This audio edition showcases readings of our long-form feature stories. New episodes are typically published Tuesdays.

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Whales Through a New Lens: by Erich Hoyt • Forty years ago, the world’s whale researchers met in Indiana. The now legendary, but nearly forgotten, meeting changed the way scientists and the public see whales—and it all started with a few photographs. by Hakai Magazine Audio Edition
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The Waning Reign of the Wetland Architect We Barely Know (Hint, Not a Beaver)

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