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These shoes were made for walking. Explorer-in-Resident Mike Fay essentially lives outdoors, tirelessly exploring ecosystems around the world. In his most monumental effort -- Megatransect -- he trekked 2,000 miles straight through the seemingly impenetrable, pristine forests of central Africa, wearing little more than a pair of sandals. Along the way, he recorded every tree, pile of dung, animal sighting, and a thousand other details. He was joined by a team that included photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols, whose spellbinding photos helped persuade Gabon's President Omar Bongo to create 13 new national parks covering 11 percent of the country. |