National Geographic April 2009

The She-King of Egypt
Why did Hatshepsut decide to rule Egypt as a man?
Australia's Dry Run
Farmers feel betrayed by the climate.
Changing Rains
Droughts and deluges could stir up political unrest.
Svalbard's Ice Paradise
Seals, bears, and birds flourish on Norway's islands.
Resurrecting Russia's Church
The faithful search for a new, post-Soviet identity.
Vanishing Amphibians
Scientists race to save them from threats.