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    Presented by @ROLEX. Today's scientists aren't just exploring and documenting our world, they're creating the foundation that future scientists will need to explore and document t…

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    Presented by @Rolex. Welcome to Africa 🌍 Africa Earth's Wild Home takes you deep into the heart of our wildest continent, bringing you closer to its animals, landscapes, and the p…

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    Lowkey love lions AND these reactions 🥺 #NatGeoLION is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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    When the unimaginable happened, complete strangers came together to help each other survive. #911Reunited premieres Friday, August 21 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Streaming the…

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    Nat Geo Explorer Rob G. Green spent three weeks tracking clues with two forest rangers and three fellow Nat Geo Explorers to photograph this giant panda. After placing a camera tr…

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    This shark was no match for a turtle with a shell and the moves to use it. #AmericasNationalParks is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu

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    Our Roman Empire? The Roman Empire

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    You know the story: Mount Vesuvius erupts, Pompeii vanishes, thousands perish. But 2,000 years later, history’s most famous disaster is telling us something new.

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    Even the God of Stories can get things wrong. Fortunately, Tom Hiddleston is here to set the record straight on what really happened the day Vesuvius erupted. #PompeiiOutOfTime wi…

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    Describe Pompeii: Out of Time in 3 words? It's Now Streaming. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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    Bound by a shared ambition, Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson set out to climb and ski the first descent of the direct North Face of Everest, the most coveted ski line on earth. The…

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    For centuries, the Tower of Babel was used to explain the origins of the world's different languages—and to point out the pitfalls of attempting to compete with God. But was it ev…

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    Australia's green tree ants are formidable prey, with a powerful bite and a defense that keeps most predators away. But a newly discovered spider has found a remarkable way to cat…

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    Over a decade after Homo naledi fossils were discovered in a South African cave system, researchers have uncovered a new clue—they may have all been female. An analysis of protein…

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    Wildfires spread hazardous smoke for miles, leaving residents contending with far more than just the flames. As scientists investigate how frequent smoke exposure affects long-ter…

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    Ancient Moai statues dot a hillside on Rano Raraku crater on Easter Island.

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    Instead of going in for the kill, this mother orca spins the sea turtle as her calf watches on, but why? Researchers examining this footage from the Gulf of California believe she…

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    There's nothing quite like a waterside picnic for these bonobos as they chow down on some mineral-rich lilies to keep them healthy. 🪷 #NatGeoQueens is streaming on @DisneyPlus

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    Each summer, Colorado’s mountain landscapes take on a different look as wildflowers spread across meadows and alpine terrain. The change is especially striking from the road, wher…

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    Thousands of mysterious "sky caves" were hand-dug out of the cliffs in Mustang, Nepal, and no one knows exactly why or who made them.

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    No thoughts, just sunflowers 🌻

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    Overfishing poses a major threat to hammerhead shark populations since they grow and reproduce slowly. But successful marine protection initiatives offer a glimpse of hope for the…

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    For the first time in more than 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the U.K. Nat Geo writer Chris Heath and photographer Zed Nelson witnessed its arrival in the early ho…

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    "Get eight hours of sleep a night" has been the standard advice for decades, but sleep is a far more complicated process than this simple guidance suggests. New studies reveal tha…

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    Do sharks cuddle? That question has a definite answer, and it might not be the one you'd assume. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @…

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    The A.D. 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Herculaneum and the Villa of the Papyri library. Nearly 2,000 years later, researchers are using particle accelerators and AI to virt…

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    Looking back at the Photos of the Day featured in June reveals a mix of striking and unusual images. Nat Geo's photo editors were wowed by remarkable images from around the world,…

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    July is the peak opportunity to experience life outdoors. Seasonal landscapes, annual cultural celebrations, and wildlife encounters are best enjoyed at this time of year, and the…

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    Kids love sharks. Inner kids included. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.

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    These hammerheads are ready for their close-up. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.