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In old Africa: Dust stirred by bare feet and lions’ paws . . . Gone now.

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In November 2017, world-renowned primatologist, ethologist and author of numerous books Frans de Waal was interviewed by John Richardson, the founding Executive Director of the Blackstone Ranch Institute.

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Q and A with Daniel Hudon
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The Mighty Giraffe
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Letter from the President
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by Tara Waters Lumpkin

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I Dream of Bison
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by Elke Duerr

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