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Hamilton, the zoologist who dedicated his life to saving Africa’s elephants from systematic slaughter—despite being nearly ...

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Nepal is famed for its high-altitude trekking routes, drawing adventurers to scale the soaring peaks of Everest and Annapurna — but for those seeking a deeper connection to local life, homestays ...