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Animals
- Who buys lion bones? Inside South Africa’s skeleton tradeWho buys lion bones? Inside South Africa’s skeleton trade
- Axolotls and capybaras are TikTok famous—is that a problem?Axolotls and capybaras are TikTok famous—is that a problem?
- Elephants are learning to live with us. Can we do the same?Elephants are learning to live with us. Can we do the same?
- See how Nat Geo photographed elephants over 100 yearsSee how Nat Geo photographed elephants over 100 years
- The secret superpowers of elephants, in stop motion, Video StoryThe secret superpowers of elephants, in stop motion
- Why we still haven’t caught the world’s largest fishWhy we still haven’t caught the world’s largest fish
- Enter the weird world of the echidna—a mammal in a category all its ownEnter the weird world of the echidna—a mammal in a category all its own
- Can these 'ghost bears' be resurrected? The U.S. may soon find out.Can these 'ghost bears' be resurrected? The U.S. may soon find out.
- See what a year looks like in the fastest-warming place on EarthSee what a year looks like in the fastest-warming place on Earth
Environment
- Why poison ivy is an unlikely climate change winnerWhy poison ivy is an unlikely climate change winner
- Rats invaded paradise. Here’s how paradise fought back.Rats invaded paradise. Here’s how paradise fought back.
- A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.
- What is aquaculture? It may be the solution to overfishing.What is aquaculture? It may be the solution to overfishing.
- A deadly fungus with mysterious origins is raising alarmsA deadly fungus with mysterious origins is raising alarms
- Behold the surreal magic and mystery of slime moldsBehold the surreal magic and mystery of slime molds
- See what a year looks like in the fastest-warming place on EarthSee what a year looks like in the fastest-warming place on Earth
- Monitoring the heart of the Okavango Delta
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Monitoring the heart of the Okavango Delta
History & Culture
- The real history of exorcisms that you don't see in moviesThe real history of exorcisms that you don't see in movies
- See how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the worldSee how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world
- 'The Odyssey' offers more than just monsters and magic'The Odyssey' offers more than just monsters and magic
- Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back?Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back?
- How U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimoniousHow U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimonious
- These Native Americans were taken from their families as childrenThese Native Americans were taken from their families as children
- How does a magician trick other magicians? We went to find out.How does a magician trick other magicians? We went to find out.
- European ‘shamans’ took psychedelic drugs 3,000 years agoEuropean ‘shamans’ took psychedelic drugs 3,000 years ago
- See the myth of Hercules carved into this ancient sarcophagusSee the myth of Hercules carved into this ancient sarcophagus
- This ship hoped to usher in an age of nuclear-powered travelThis ship hoped to usher in an age of nuclear-powered travel
Science
- These 7 hormones control your hunger. Can we influence them?These 7 hormones control your hunger. Can we influence them?
- 52-million-year-old bat skeletons are the oldest ever found52-million-year-old bat skeletons are the oldest ever found
- Your eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer's detectionYour eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer's detection
- Simply cutting carbs and fat is not a guarantee for losing weightSimply cutting carbs and fat is not a guarantee for losing weight
- Losing weight leads to better health? Not necessarilyLosing weight leads to better health? Not necessarily
- NASA reveals Artemis II crew, the first moon astronauts in 50 yearsNASA reveals Artemis II crew, the first moon astronauts in 50 years
- T. rex had lips, upending its enduring pop culture imageT. rex had lips, upending its enduring pop culture image
Travel
- All aboard the slow train to Patagonia, a relic of a bygone eraAll aboard the slow train to Patagonia, a relic of a bygone era
- 8 of the best new hotels for a US city break in 20238 of the best new hotels for a US city break in 2023
- 6 hiking and biking trails to explore in the Alps this summer6 hiking and biking trails to explore in the Alps this summer
- The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.
- 7 hands-on food and drink experiences to try in Italy7 hands-on food and drink experiences to try in Italy
- Behind the fairytales: a journey into the Black ForestBehind the fairytales: a journey into the Black Forest
- Hitting new heights: learn how to be an Alpinist in ChamonixHitting new heights: learn how to be an Alpinist in Chamonix
- Where to eat in Wimborne, Dorset's underrated market townWhere to eat in Wimborne, Dorset's underrated market town
- How I got the shot: Ben Pipe on coming face to face with a lionHow I got the shot: Ben Pipe on coming face to face with a lion
- This thrilling Chilean trek is the world’s southernmost hikeThis thrilling Chilean trek is the world’s southernmost hike
- Whale watching is booming. Here’s how to do it responsibly.Whale watching is booming. Here’s how to do it responsibly.