Articles by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson

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Stories

Stories shared by this traveler.

The nose knows when invasive species are present, thanks to dogs' innate superpowers of scent and extensive training.

science

Meet the Dog With a Nose for Keeping British Columbia Free of Invasive Mussels

Destructive mollusks threaten the Canadian province's waterways but K9 Kilo and his handler are on the case.

Fuki is a perennial plant that, once established, is extremely resilient. Almost 80 years after the Tashme camp closed, it grows wild in lush fields spread across the Sunshine Valley.

food

Why a Japanese Delicacy Grows Near Old British Columbia Internment Camps

The vegetable is a reminder of the legacy of dispossession.

Because of their exoskeletons, insects can remain in a collection for hundreds of years if they're well cared for.

insects

A Massive Collection of Dead Insects Lives Inside Filing Cabinets in a Canadian Office

Growing since 1886, this taxonomic library is among the largest insect repositories in the world.