By land, by sea, the tropics of Indonesia demand to be explored. The changing landscape across the islands has created distinctive dens for reptiles and mammals that need to be seen to be believed.

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Produced and written by: Hannah Lemon

Read by: Tom Henry

Edited by: Tim Thornton

Those people who are the first to catch the early hours of the morning say it changes their life. It boosts mood, reduces depression, and can even help us sleep better at night. Taking cues from nature as our actual clock is something we rarely do – find the time to rise with the sun and start your day in this transformative way.

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Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon

Edited by: Tim Thornton

Written by: Estella Shardlow

There are growing numbers of India’s graceful tigers, renewed lion habitats in Africa and united efforts to bring the elusive leopards of Sri Lanka back from the brink. Delve into these labours of love that prove conservation of the world’s big cats is down to more than just feline-famous luck.

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Produced by: Hannah Lemon 

Read by: Tom Henry

Edited by: Tim Thornton 

Written by: Hannah Ross

In the desert, everything we usually take for granted becomes precious. Nature holds all the power here, where no amount of modern comforts can aid us. We must rely on those who have studied the sand for generations, and place our trust in ancient methods of travel and survival instead.

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Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon 

Edited by: Tim Thornton 

Written by: Marianne Françoise Dick

If nature is the greatest teacher, then jungles are the most immersive classrooms. Teeming with a bewildering diversity of life – and home to half of all species on land – it’s worth taking the time to look to the lessons these abundant ecosystems offer us.

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Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon 

Edited by: Tim Thornton 

Written by: Lauren Romano 

Standing at the foot of a colossal mountain or volcanic island can inspire awe and challenge our understanding of the world. Find the places that turn the gaze outward and upward, removing the focus from you to something bigger, something transformative.

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Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon 

Edited by: Tim Thornton 

Written by: Lauren Romano

Billionaires may be racing into space, but savouring the stars from remote locations right here on Earth can be just as enlightening. It’s simply a case of looking up and learning.

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Produced by: Hannah Lemon

Read by: Tom Henry

Edited by: Tim Thornton

Written by: Estella Shardlow

Secluded in the sprawling mass of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii and its humble archipelago seems like a small group of islands. But Hawaii’s hospitality feels larger than its perimeter. It is centred around ‘ohana’, or family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Everyone is welcome, from thrill-seekers and adventurers to whale watchers and art enthusiasts.

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Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon 

Edited by: Tim Thornton 

Written by: Anna Prendergast