About this episode

This episode discusses the push for accurate world maps by African nations, the increasing proximity of California bears to humans, and a unique pug that won an unusual dog contest.

African nations push for more accurate world maps, California bears move closer to humans, and unique pug wins unusual dog contest!

People in this episode

Host: Lily H

Topics covered

• world maps
• wildlife
• dogs
• California bears
• pugs

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Places: African nations, California

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