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In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? Join the writer Sam Anderson on a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer.

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In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? Join the writer Sam Anderson on a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer.

    Episode 1: Walnut

    Episode 1: Walnut

    A hole in Sam’s floor sparks a crisis.

    • 13 min
    Episode 2: Puffins

    Episode 2: Puffins

    As his daughter prepares to leave for college, Sam visits a remote island.

    • 44 min
    Episode 3: Manatees

    Episode 3: Manatees

    Sam makes his underwater dreams a reality.

    • 32 min
    Episode 4: Ferrets

    Episode 4: Ferrets

    Sam soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio.

    • 35 min
    Episode 5: Wolves

    Episode 5: Wolves

    On a taxi ride, Sam meets a Chihuahua.

    • 34 min
    Episode 6: Bats

    Episode 6: Bats

    Sam stares into another hole.

    • 40 min

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