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The return of the iconic predators to the Golden State has been a quiet success story—but this month, state officials ...

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From a pink dolphin slinking through the Amazon's waters to the sight of monarch butterflies filling the skies of Mexico, this year's best photos will take you on a journey across the planet.

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