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Mar 2023
46m 10s

The Naturalist’s Art of Animal Encounter...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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Whether you see some deer, have a fox cross your path, or spot a moose, there’s something disportionately delightful about encountering wildlife. Even seeing something pedestrian like a possum feels really fun. If you’d like to have more of these kinds of encounters, and a deeper experience with nature as a result, my guest has some tips for making them hap ... Show More
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