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Corryn Wetzel is a wildlife reporter for New Scientist and is based in Brooklyn, New York. She has a degree in English from Colgate University and a Master of Arts in Science Journalism from New York University. Before joining New Scientist, Corryn wrote for publications including Audubon magazine, Smithsonian magazine and National Geographic. She is thrilled to be able to tell stories about plants, animals, and those working to protect them.
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