National Geographic November 2008

Borneo { Borneo’s Moment of Truth}
Can the island’s fabled biodiversity be saved? By Mel White Photographs by Mattias Klum
Canadian Mega Wilderness { Canadian Giant; Canadian Wild; Northern Giant: Canadian Wild}
A former logger helped preserve a vast wild land. By John Vaillant Photographs by Michael Christopher Brown
The End of Night: Why We Need Darkness { Light Pollution; Our Vanishing Night: Light Pollution}
Most city skies have become virtually empty of stars. By Verlyn Klinkenborg Photographs by Jim Richardson
Tarahumara: A People Apart { Tarahumara People}
Modernity looms for the Sierra Madre’s Tarahumara. By Cynthia Gorney Photographs by Robb Kendrick
Cavern of Crystal Giants { Crystal Cave; Crystal Palace: Mexico’s Cave of Crystals}
Cavers in Mexico confront extremes of heat and beauty. By Neil Shea Photographs by Carsten Peter
Elephant Seal Sojourn { Elephant Seals; Shore Leave: Elephant Seals}
Once a year, the behemoths come ashore to mate. By Susan Casey Photographs by Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott