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This cheese is banned across Europe, but in Sardinia, it's a local delicacy. Rooted in the island’s pastoral traditions, casu marzu is a soft, spreadable cheese with a sharp flavor and smell, and an unusual creation process involving maggots.

This cheese is banned across Europe, but in Sardinia, it's a local delicacy. Rooted in the island’s pastoral traditions, casu marzu is a soft, spreadable cheese with a sharp flavor and smell, and an unusual creation process involving maggots.

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Manatees—often called sea cows—are “charismatic” wild animals that hold humans in their thrall. Neither predator nor prey, these peaceable creatures can grow to 13 feet and weigh more than 2,000 pounds Video by Gena Steffens and Jason Gulley

Manatees—often called sea cows—are “charismatic” wild animals that hold humans in their thrall. Neither predator nor prey, these peaceable creatures can grow to 13 feet and weigh more than 2,000 pounds Video by Gena Steffens and Jason Gulley

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This video of Volvox algae moving around a droplet of water in the middle of a Japanese 50 yen coin was shot at 50x magnification. Explore more microscopic storytelling from Nikon's 2025 Small World in Motion competition:

This video of Volvox algae moving around a droplet of water in the middle of a Japanese 50 yen coin was shot at 50x magnification. Explore more microscopic storytelling from Nikon's 2025 Small World in Motion competition:

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The elegant African wading bird uses its wings to lure unsuspecting prey into ‘safe’ cover. Learn more about the black heron’s unique way of hunting:

The elegant African wading bird uses its wings to lure unsuspecting prey into ‘safe’ cover. Learn more about the black heron’s unique way of hunting:

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Happy #ManateeAppreciationDay! Buffett is one of only two trained manatees in the world participating in special research at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida to help scientists better understand how to protect manatees. Video by Gena Steffens

Happy #ManateeAppreciationDay! Buffett is one of only two trained manatees in the world participating in special research at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida to help scientists better understand how to protect manatees. Video by Gena Steffens

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Happy #SuperbOwl Sunday from the owls of Joel Sartore's #PhotoArk! 🦉

Happy #SuperbOwl Sunday from the owls of Joel Sartore's #PhotoArk! 🦉

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The colossal squid—one of nature’s most elusive animals, and the world’s most massive squid species—was first identified 100 years ago using remains found in the stomach of a sperm whale. Now, one has been filmed alive in its natural oceanic environment for the first time.

The colossal squid—one of nature’s most elusive animals, and the world’s most massive squid species—was first identified 100 years ago using remains found in the stomach of a sperm whale. Now, one has been filmed alive in its natural oceanic environment for the first time.

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Ring in the Lunar New Year with this footage of two juvenile eastern cottontail rabbits at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab from Nat Geo’s #PhotoArk

Ring in the Lunar New Year with this footage of two juvenile eastern cottontail rabbits at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab from Nat Geo’s #PhotoArk

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A polar bear on winter ice is a common sight—but this peaceful bear napping in a field of flowers is truly something else! Learn more about unusual polar bear behaviors and how photographer Martin Gregus, Jr. got this shot:

A polar bear on winter ice is a common sight—but this peaceful bear napping in a field of flowers is truly something else! Learn more about unusual polar bear behaviors and how photographer Martin Gregus, Jr. got this shot:

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Looking for an adventure? National Geographic’s Best of the World 2026 picks are here 🌎 Chosen by our team of experts and global editors, our #BestOfTheWorld guide contains the most awe-inspiring experiences for the year ahead. See the list:

Looking for an adventure? National Geographic’s Best of the World 2026 picks are here 🌎 Chosen by our team of experts and global editors, our #BestOfTheWorld guide contains the most awe-inspiring experiences for the year ahead. See the list:

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Join David Blaine as he explores the origins of magic in India and takes on the ultimate tests of human endurance in the Arctic Circle. New episodes of #DavidBlaineDoNotAttempt are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Art by Mark Stutzman

Join David Blaine as he explores the origins of magic in India and takes on the ultimate tests of human endurance in the Arctic Circle. New episodes of #DavidBlaineDoNotAttempt are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Art by Mark Stutzman

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Scientists named a new tarantula genus after satyrs, the well-endowed half-goat men of Greek myth. Like their namesake, Satyrex ferox males have huge palps—near the mouth—possibly evolved to mate from a safer distance with aggressive females:

Scientists named a new tarantula genus after satyrs, the well-endowed half-goat men of Greek myth. Like their namesake, Satyrex ferox males have huge palps—near the mouth—possibly evolved to mate from a safer distance with aggressive females:

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Imagine seven atomic bombs going off every second for a year—that’s the heat our oceans absorbed. Covering 71% of Earth, they fuel storms, hurricanes, and extreme weather. See how oceans are taking the heat for climate change—literally. 🔗

Imagine seven atomic bombs going off every second for a year—that’s the heat our oceans absorbed. Covering 71% of Earth, they fuel storms, hurricanes, and extreme weather. See how oceans are taking the heat for climate change—literally. 🔗

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Bertie Gregory went looking for great white sharks, but you won't believe the incredible marine life he encountered along the way. 🌊 #SharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory, part of #SharkFest, is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Bertie Gregory went looking for great white sharks, but you won't believe the incredible marine life he encountered along the way. 🌊 #SharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory, part of #SharkFest, is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with Rolex. A National Geographic Society expedition spotted an Antarctic gonate squid alive for the first time—helping researchers form theories around this mysterious species.

Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with Rolex. A National Geographic Society expedition spotted an Antarctic gonate squid alive for the first time—helping researchers form theories around this mysterious species.

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Rather than fighting to the death, these male cobras are engaged in a fight to shove each other's faces into the dirt. A new study explains the ins and outs of king cobra combat:

Rather than fighting to the death, these male cobras are engaged in a fight to shove each other's faces into the dirt. A new study explains the ins and outs of king cobra combat:

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New research into the rhythmic drumming and complex calls of chimpanzees suggests a system of communication—one that might shed light on the origins of human language and music.

New research into the rhythmic drumming and complex calls of chimpanzees suggests a system of communication—one that might shed light on the origins of human language and music.

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A diet high in ultra-processed foods could hurt your brain. Processed foods can be healthy, but ultra-processed items are linked to poor health. What's the difference? Ultra-processed foods often use ingredients not found in a home kitchen:

A diet high in ultra-processed foods could hurt your brain. Processed foods can be healthy, but ultra-processed items are linked to poor health. What's the difference? Ultra-processed foods often use ingredients not found in a home kitchen:

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Tayshan Hayden-Smith is working to reimagine London’s neighborhoods with his organization Grow to Know. From making gardening more accessible, to empowering grassroots movements and battling inequity, his mission has expanded in a way that “seeks joy and justice.”

Tayshan Hayden-Smith is working to reimagine London’s neighborhoods with his organization Grow to Know. From making gardening more accessible, to empowering grassroots movements and battling inequity, his mission has expanded in a way that “seeks joy and justice.”

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