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At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

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Here are the most stunning destinations teeming with marine life that are worth visiting if you love to snorkel - or are looking to give it a try.

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