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Laura Moss

Atlanta
As seen in: MSN, National Geographic, Taylor & Francis Online, Bored Panda, San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Higher Ed, Tree Hugger, Traditional Home, AllEvents, PR Week and
Journalist. @AdventureCatOrg founder. Author of ADVENTURE CATS and INDOOR CAT. Please tweet me your worst puns. Repped by @myrrr.
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Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?

Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?

Mother Nature Network — The young man who ventured into the wilds of Alaska and died there in 1992 is still making news.
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It's time to smash the 'crazy cat lady' stereotype

It's time to smash the 'crazy cat lady' stereotype

Mother Nature Network — Nearly half of Americans buy into stereotypes about cat owners, but changing how we think about felines and the people who love them could help more cats find homes.
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Wildlife thrives in 'the most dangerous place on Earth'

Wildlife thrives in 'the most dangerous place on Earth'

Mother Nature Network — The border between South and North Korea is full of landmines and patrolled by millions of armed soldiers, but it's also home to thousands of flourishing species.
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Why must we hate the things teen girls love?

Why must we hate the things teen girls love?

Mother Nature Network — From 'Twilight' to One Direction, the books, bands and movies popularized by young women are often regarded as less valuable.
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What is synesthesia and what's it like to have it?

What is synesthesia and what's it like to have it?

Mother Nature Network — Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.
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When hikers need help, who foots the rescue bill?

When hikers need help, who foots the rescue bill?

Mother Nature Network — If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.
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Life in the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World'

Life in the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World'

Mother Nature Network — The people of Churchill, Manitoba, live among some of the world's most dangerous predators for several months each year, but they can't imagine living any other way.
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Cat proves you don't need 2 eyes to hang ten - Adventure Cats

Cat proves you don't need 2 eyes to hang ten - Adventure Cats

adventurecats.org — Before Nanakuli was catching waves and hanging ten - even before the handsome kitty was born - his owners, Krista Littleton and Alex Gomez, were talking about him.
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Map points the way for the ultimate U.S. road trip

Map points the way for the ultimate U.S. road trip

Mother Nature Network — This 13,699-mile journey stops at 50 landmarks — but you'll need some serious time to complete it.
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Guarding the last male northern white rhino on Earth

Guarding the last male northern white rhino on Earth

Mother Nature Network — The survival of the world's population of northern white rhinos rests on the shoulders of Sudan, the sole surviving male of the subspecies — and the armed rangers who guard him 24 hours a day.
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How to clicker train your cat - Adventure Cats

How to clicker train your cat - Adventure Cats

adventurecats.org — Think cats can't be trained? Think again.
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Yes, 'Jurassic World' is a movie about animal rights

Yes, 'Jurassic World' is a movie about animal rights

Mother Nature Network — At its core, 'Jurassic World' is a fantastical monster movie, but it makes a serious statement about animal rights.
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What's blue to you isn't blue to me

What's blue to you isn't blue to me

Mother Nature Network — New software identifies a vast new range of colors, even the hues we can't seem to agree on.
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You're never too old to climb a tree

You're never too old to climb a tree

Mother Nature Network — The author of 'The Tree Climber’s Guide' explains how we can get back into the branches.
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7 bizarre places on Earth where water disappears

7 bizarre places on Earth where water disappears

Mother Nature Network — From a waterfall that flows into a mysterious pothole to a lake that drains into the ground, scientists aren't always sure where the planet's water ends up.
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Want to be happy? Buy experiences, not things

Want to be happy? Buy experiences, not things

Mother Nature Network — Research shows that money can buy happiness, but how you spend it matters.
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Ginseng demand boosts prices and poaching

Ginseng demand boosts prices and poaching

Mother Nature Network — Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands and endangering American ginseng populations.
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What is face blindness?

What is face blindness?

Mother Nature Network — People with prosopagnosia, an incurable neurological disorder, often can't recognize their family and friends — or even their own reflections.
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Are we going too far in pursuit of pet fame?

Are we going too far in pursuit of pet fame?

Mother Nature Network — 15% of owners say they post photos of their pets, hoping they'll become the Next Big Thing.
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What is a 'brain orgasm' (and why does it feel so good?)

What is a 'brain orgasm' (and why does it feel so good?)

Mother Nature Network — Experiencing a pleasant tingle when someone crinkles paper isn't as weird as you think.
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What is the hedgehog's dilemma?

What is the hedgehog's dilemma?

Mother Nature Network — This concept is said to be a metaphor for human intimacy, but is there any truth behind it?
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11 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't

11 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't

Mother Nature Network — Whether you're tempted to feed your pet the occasional table scrap or simply looking to supplement his doggie diet, here are good foods and bad foods for Fido.
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Does the language you speak influence how you think?

Does the language you speak influence how you think?

Mother Nature Network — Studies show that our language affects how we experience the world, playing a role in everything from how we save for retirement to the colors we see.
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Should you be worried about T. gondii?

Should you be worried about T. gondii?

Mother Nature Network — The cat-carried parasite has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but if you take some simple precautions, you don't need to be alarmed.
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