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            <media:title>Steady nature of the practice is a huge part of its appeal — one that is on the upswing. With so much digital fatigue, writing elegantly with pen and paper can be a joy.</media:title>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Amazon: a paradise lost?]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Women guard India&#039;s rainforest &#039;refugees&#039;]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Photographing the Arabian Red Fox]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Exploring relations through travel photography]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khareef season attracts reptiles in plenty]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Reptiles are a significant element of global biodiversity in Dhofar Governorate. The mountainous area offers many natural ecosystems comprising lagoons, wadis, water springs, grass...]]></description>
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