6 Corridors of Life in the Sand by keneth R.Young and Blanca Leon Photographs by Jorge  Provenza and the authors
The discovery of bizarre plant species in Peru's coastal desert spawns a new approach to conservation in the region

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14 Maria Reiche Protecting Lines to the Past by Parisina Malatesta Photographs by Jorge Provenza
For years this tenacious woman has been decipherer and caretaker of the enigmatic figures etched in Nazca's plains

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18 For the Love of Borges by Paula Durbin
In later years, this renowned Argentine writer was guided by passion for his closest companion, María Kodama

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26 The Return of the Golden Monkey by Jeffrey P. Cohn
New research in Brazil has expanded scientific knowledge of the lion tamarins, while promoting conservation of the rain forest

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32 Gardens of Eternity by Kathryn Stafford Photographs by John Neubauer
Flowering plants and sculpted shrubs in Mexico's private homes and public streets provide pleasure and tranquility

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40 Mayor of a Different Mold by Jeremy Lennard Photographs by Meredith Davenport
Antanas Mockus governs Bogotá, Colombia, with the creativity of a nonconformist and the acumen of a civic leader

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46 A Southern Cone Superman by Parisina Malatesta Photographs by Jorge Provenza
Naive yet resourceful, Argentina's beloved Patoruzú defends national traditions and social justice