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New cat alert! A call from a wildlife sanctuary about a "weird cat" has led to the first new cat species discovered in over 100 years in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion. Learn more about this feline surprise:

New cat alert! A call from a wildlife sanctuary about a "weird cat" has led to the first new cat species discovered in over 100 years in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion. Learn more about this feline surprise:

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Meet Kio, a little cub with a big destiny. Follow his real life journey in #NatGeoLION, a new National Geographic documentary series from executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton. Trailer dropping Thursday Aug 6.

Meet Kio, a little cub with a big destiny. Follow his real life journey in #NatGeoLION, a new National Geographic documentary series from executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton. Trailer dropping Thursday Aug 6.

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High school teacher Kent Hups made history when he discovered the first adult T. rex trackway last year. Working with National Geographic Explorer Tyler Lyson, the pair excavated five footprints, each preserved as a 3D shape in ancient rocks:

High school teacher Kent Hups made history when he discovered the first adult T. rex trackway last year. Working with National Geographic Explorer Tyler Lyson, the pair excavated five footprints, each preserved as a 3D shape in ancient rocks:

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National Geographic photographer Reuben Wu captured totality from 7,303ft over the Sierra de Urbión, Soria, Spain, August 12, 2026. See photos from the eclipse:

National Geographic photographer Reuben Wu captured totality from 7,303ft over the Sierra de Urbión, Soria, Spain, August 12, 2026. See photos from the eclipse:

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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 virtually unwrap the fragile scrolls and read these ancient texts.

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 virtually unwrap the fragile scrolls and read these ancient texts.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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One in seven adults will fall victim to a romance scam. To uncover the world of these predators, Mariana van Zeller had to become their prey. #SuperScamMe is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

One in seven adults will fall victim to a romance scam. To uncover the world of these predators, Mariana van Zeller had to become their prey. #SuperScamMe is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Keeping up with a pack of hunting wolves is just another day at the office for Bertie Gregory and his team. #WolvesUpClose with Bertie Gregory premieres Friday, November 6 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Keeping up with a pack of hunting wolves is just another day at the office for Bertie Gregory and his team. #WolvesUpClose with Bertie Gregory premieres Friday, November 6 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. In the face of a changing world, these explorers are not giving up hope for our seas.

Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. In the face of a changing world, these explorers are not giving up hope for our seas.

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Meet Kio. He's a young cub now, but does he have what it takes to become king? 👑 Follow his rise in #NatGeoLION, premiering Wednesday, August 19, at 9/8c on National Geographic TV. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Meet Kio. He's a young cub now, but does he have what it takes to become king? 👑 Follow his rise in #NatGeoLION, premiering Wednesday, August 19, at 9/8c on National Geographic TV. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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There's more to the mad hatterpillar than funky headwear. By wearing the stacked remains of its old head capsules, it confuses predators, giving it more time to escape. 🎩 #Underdogs is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

There's more to the mad hatterpillar than funky headwear. By wearing the stacked remains of its old head capsules, it confuses predators, giving it more time to escape. 🎩 #Underdogs is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Presented by @Rolex. A simple branch becomes a fishing rod in the hands of these resourceful chimpanzees. This technique allows them to harvest algae without getting wet. #AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Presented by @Rolex. A simple branch becomes a fishing rod in the hands of these resourceful chimpanzees. This technique allows them to harvest algae without getting wet. #AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Bees do so much for us, and we can do something to help them out in return. This World Bee Day, learn more about how we can bee good to the bees by watching #SecretsOfTheBees, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Bees do so much for us, and we can do something to help them out in return. This World Bee Day, learn more about how we can bee good to the bees by watching #SecretsOfTheBees, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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For a long time, we knew only the planets in our cosmic backyard. Today, we know thousands of other worlds are orbiting distant stars. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

For a long time, we knew only the planets in our cosmic backyard. Today, we know thousands of other worlds are orbiting distant stars. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

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This young cub could be king… he’s just got some growing up to do first.

This young cub could be king… he’s just got some growing up to do first.

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It sounds like a movie plot, but NASA really did test our planetary defenses in case an asteroid ever threatens Earth—and it worked. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

It sounds like a movie plot, but NASA really did test our planetary defenses in case an asteroid ever threatens Earth—and it worked. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

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As spring rolls around, new bees get ready to emerge from their hives for the first time 🐝 Don't miss the premiere of #SecretsOfTheBees, March 31 on National Geographic. Stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

As spring rolls around, new bees get ready to emerge from their hives for the first time 🐝 Don't miss the premiere of #SecretsOfTheBees, March 31 on National Geographic. Stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

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One year after her passing, we remember Jane Goodall for the curiosity that transformed our understanding of chimpanzees, the compassion that challenged how we see our place in nature, and the belief in the power of hope that inspired generations to imagine a better future.

One year after her passing, we remember Jane Goodall for the curiosity that transformed our understanding of chimpanzees, the compassion that challenged how we see our place in nature, and the belief in the power of hope that inspired generations to imagine a better future.

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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 with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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 with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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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 people watching over it than ever before.

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 people watching over it than ever before.

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When 33 miners became trapped underground in northern Chile, the whole world watched as rescuers searched for ways to bring them back to safety. #ChileanMineRescue: Race Against Time is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

When 33 miners became trapped underground in northern Chile, the whole world watched as rescuers searched for ways to bring them back to safety. #ChileanMineRescue: Race Against Time is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Bad news, you can't take a deep breath without an oxygen supply on Mars. Good news, you won't get blown over by a stiff breeze. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

Bad news, you can't take a deep breath without an oxygen supply on Mars. Good news, you won't get blown over by a stiff breeze. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe:

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It's tireless work being a bee. Whether you're a drone, worker, or queen, every member of the hive is part of a tightly coordinated society devoted to keeping their family together. Don't miss the premiere of #SecretsOfTheBees, tonight at 8/7c on National Geographic TV. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

It's tireless work being a bee. Whether you're a drone, worker, or queen, every member of the hive is part of a tightly coordinated society devoted to keeping their family together. Don't miss the premiere of #SecretsOfTheBees, tonight at 8/7c on National Geographic TV. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Kio is ready to be king—but does he have what it takes? 🦁 #NatGeoLION is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Kio is ready to be king—but does he have what it takes? 🦁 #NatGeoLION is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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On September 11, 2001, first responders, co-workers, and strangers were brought together through unbelievable acts of bravery and community. 25 years later, they have a chance to reunite for the first time and say thank you. #911Reunited is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

On September 11, 2001, first responders, co-workers, and strangers were brought together through unbelievable acts of bravery and community. 25 years later, they have a chance to reunite for the first time and say thank you. #911Reunited is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Bubbler crabs give an entirely new meaning to the term "beach ball." #InsideTheEnchantedWaterways is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Bubbler crabs give an entirely new meaning to the term "beach ball." #InsideTheEnchantedWaterways is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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