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karoo

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This high puna ecosystem, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse vegetation, is the natural territory of Peru’s national animal, the vicuña—a shy, elusive camelid renowned for having the world’s most luxurious wool.

— David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Deep wells or puna are cleaned of dirt and debris so the sea water that enters them through underground channels is clean and conducive to salt making.

— Deepa Bharath, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2024

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After posting a picture on a random rock in the Turkish highlands on Instagram, Salah has transformed the spot into a tourist attraction, with droves of fans making the pilgrimage.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Several factors were in place to trigger the collapse of PLC forces on the Red Sea coast that are not in place for the southwest highlands.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

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Under the new Endangered Species Act interpretations, it would not be considered a federal offense to clear private palmetto flatwoods or cypress domes.

— Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Across the outfield concourse of the stadium (formerly known as Coolray Field), more than 300 emerald ceramic domes will be set to temperatures ranging from 200 to 700 degrees.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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