2003 National Geographic Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec

2003 National Geographic Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec September 2003: This issue featured a variety of global topics, including a look at modern-day slavery, the discovery of a winged mummy in Peru, daily life in Iraq through a photographer's diary, efforts to save Gabon's natural Eden, the migration of zebras in East Africa, and a feature on the wild spaces within Portland, Oregon. October 2003: The magazine explored the aftermath of the Iraq War on the country's antiquities, the delicate balance of tradition and modernity in Saudi Arabia, the elusive kinkajou in Central and South American rainforests, the arduous migration of nomads in Mongolia, the uncertain future of orangutans in Borneo, and the underwater discoveries in sacred Maya sinkholes. November 2003: This issue covered a wide range of subjects, including the tomb of a heretical Egyptian pharaoh's treasurer, Afghanistan's struggle for stability, the unique wildlife of Cuba, the increasing world of high-tech surveillance, the grandeur of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the historical significance of the Burma Road. December 2003: The final issue of the year delved into the future of flying, the passionate world of Argentine tango, the vastness revealed by the Hubble telescope, the journey of the Maya corn god, the vibrant flamingo populations, the traditions of the samurai, and a look at the aviation industry in Wichita, Kansas. This issue also included a supplement titled "200 Years of Flight."