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Winner
OnEarth, March 2011: "Arctic Fever"
(Photo Illustration by Tia Magallon)

The editors’ description of the cover: "This provocative photo illustration by Tia Magallon for our ‘Arctic Fever’ cover story addresses the environmental disruptions caused by climate change. One such consequence: melting sea ice is dissolving the natural barrier between two bear species, the polar and the grizzly, for the first time in 10,000 years. Indeed, there has been evidence of their interbreeding. So ‘fever’ refers both to rising Arctic temperatures--a symptom of an unhealthy environment—as well as a droll nod to these bears' amorous fever."

this is my favorite magazine cover because it shows the beauty of nature and the animals who live in it. here you have two species of bears that cold kill you in one blow, but here they are looking as cuddly as puppies. i like how the photographer ued the lighting in this photo because it givr it a nice happy mood and it get your attention because its bright.you see this photo and due to its colors doesnt scare you but it catches your eye and kinda pulls you into it.