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    Why People Keep Trying to Pet Animals at National Parks

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    • Source: CN Traveler
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    • Overview: Why do people keep touching wildlife
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    • Listing ID: 11863
    • Bias: Centre
    • Sub-Category: Stewardship
    • Source: CN Traveler
    • File Type: Essay/Analysis
    • Overview: Why do people keep touching wildlife
    • Web Link: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-do-people-keep-touching-animals-in-the-wild
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