The mountain biker protecting Guatemala's rainforest

"You can never get bored about nature." 7/23/18 Biking to Protect Guatemala's Rainforest Winding through the lush rainforests below Guatemala's Volcan de Agua is a growing mecca for mountain biking. Known as El Zur, the 2,500-acre private nature reserve was created to protect the land. Join guide José Pablo Jelkmann Mendía as he takes us through this pristine paradise on bike, replete with lush trails, suspension bridges and dreamlike waterfalls.  This Great Big Story was made possible by Visit Guatemala. Deciphering the Secret Language of Whales Fabrice Schnöller is on a mission to unlock the secret language of sperm whales, the largest predators on Earth. Founder of the DAREWIN Project, Fabrice's goal is to record sperm whale vocalizations in hopes of deciphering their means of communication. By freediving, Fabrice is able to get up close and personal with the underwater giants, helping to bridge the gap between animals and humans, between land and sea.  This Man Turned a Car Into a Motorbike to Escape the Desert In one of his many road trips to Morocco, Emile Leray (nicknamed the "Doctor of African Mechanics" by his friends) hit a roadblock ... literally. Well, actually it was a rock in the middle of the desert, but you get the idea. With his car's front axel destroyed and a limited food supply, Leray faced an uncertain future. So what did he do? Engineered the ultimate DIY escape. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list