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  "id": 333548,
  "title": "The Curious Naturalist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/the-curious-naturalist",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-09T00:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/the-curious-naturalist/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Celebrated as a Catalyst for a New Generation of Conservationists By Ifham Nizam The launch of The Curious Naturalist: 127 Essays + Additional five on Sri Lankan Biodiversity by renowned conservation biologist Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda evolved into far more than a book launch. It became a heartfelt tribute to a scientist whose work has inspired […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}