Editor’s Note

Tamarins, birds, sea slugs, apes—like nature itself, this issue features a diversity of species from all sorts of habitats. If you’re a nature lover, no doubt you want to protect these organisms and ecosystems. This issue thinks about how you can do that. Like Elena, from Bridging the Forest, you might find ways for humans and wildlife to safely share space. Or, rather than creating physical bridges, perhaps you may be more interested in building relationships—as an ambassador for birds or other species. Roles like these require you to be inquisitive and observant, just like Nara in Sea Slugs: A Slippery Adventure—or the scientists who uncovered all the insights shared in The Great Apes.

Perhaps most important is being brave enough to dream of a better future for our planet—something explored in both Planet Dance and our review of Kungfu Aunty. Which of these best describes your curiosity? Perhaps someday this curiosity will lead you to make your own unique contribution to conserving the planet? We’d love to hear what you think—about our list and about the issue! Enjoy reading, and please do send us your thoughts and submissions.

– Caitlin Kight and Payal Bal