Smithsonian Magazine | December 2025
Discover Utah's animal sanctuary goal to take its no-kill philosophy to every shelter in the country. Explore the lost silk road with excavation in the Uzbekistan mountains. Plus, uncover the Kelp comeback, with the recovery of vast underwater forests is a victory for the environment.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Smithsonian Magazine December 2025.