Scientists exploring Suriname’s rain forests, some of the most remote on Earth, discovered 60 new species and a pristine region in need of protection.

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Irony was not lost on Elizabeth Seward when she climbed into a Hummer to take an eco-tour through the Mexican outback. But the rugged terrain in Baja Sur, while being tough to navigate, offers hidden delights. Baja California Sur swells with tourism, despite the drug cartel wars intimidating those watching the news everywhere–or at least…