A harrowing journey is all in a day's work for a Nat Geo explorer trying to find the world’s southernmost tree. But what happens when a self-proclaimed "normal human being" tags along? For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard.

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Read Craig’s story, and see pictures of the journey and the world’s southernmost tree.

A nature reserve in the Cape Horn archipelago has the “world's cleanest rain and cleanest streams.” Learn how scientists are protecting it.

Nat Geo Explorer Brian Buma is no stranger to scientific adventures. Read about the time he went into the field with old photos, a metal detector, and bear mace.

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Take a virtual trip with these photos of 19 iconic trees from around the world.

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Follow as Craig witnesses “the big meltdown” in Antarctica.

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