Explorer: Call of the Wild

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Have you ever felt overpowered by the technological world we live in? You’re not alone. People everywhere are looking for ways to cut the cord and reconnect with nature. From hunting for dinner to smartphone addiction therapy sessions and, National Geographic explores the benefits of “re-wilding”.

Explorer: Call of the Wild

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