Articles in this magazine are as follows
Dikika Baby: The skull of the Dikika baby, a 3.3-million-year-old infant discovered by Ethiopian paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged. The find is the most complete ancient infant and arguably the best fossil of its species, Australopithecus afarensis, ever found.
Reinhold Messner: Superhumanly determined, Reinhold Messner has pursued his uncompromising vision to reach the summits of Earth's highest peaks—and beyond. Written by noted adventure author Caroline Alexander, this 25 page article describes Messner's greatest climbs, plus his recent activities on the environment, and building his museums in Italy. 11 color photos, some double page spread.
Leopard Seats: Big, fast, sleek, and lethal, leopard seals prowl for penguins along the edges of Antarctic ice.
From Fins to Wings: Scientists are tracing the steps through which evolution forged its successes. They're finding that the same genetic tool kit can build structures both simple and complex.
Red-Eyed Tree Frogs: Constant danger and incredible survival tactics define the colorful world of the red-eyed tree frog.
Laredo, TX: They're having a ball in this South Texas town. But as the border between the U.S. and Mexico tightens, life will never be the same.
