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How do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the key
How do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the key
Lifting the statue
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5 of Jersey’s best culinary experiences
5 of Jersey’s best culinary experiences
I took these Cotopaxi bags to the Amazon. Here’s how they held up.
I took these Cotopaxi bags to the Amazon. Here’s how they held up.
This brain-eating amoeba is on the rise—why?
This brain-eating amoeba is on the rise—why?
The hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote north
The hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote north

Sharkfest

Nat Geo’s annual must-see summer event will splash off with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie navigating the waters of his hometown in New Orleans to learn why shark sightings are increasing in local fishing communities, plus ultra-athlete and shark advocate Ross Edgley will attempt to pit his mind and body against four of the ocean’s most formidable sharks. Then, sink your teeth into more fin-tastic programming to explore a newly discovered great white shark nursery off the coast of New York City, unravel in forensic detail WHY sharks attack, investigate unusual shark encounters around the world, and learn more about the biggest tiger sharks on Earth dominating the shores of Australia.
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Lifting the statue
Lifting the statueVideo Story
A guide to Miami through the decades
A guide to Miami through the decades
5 of Jersey’s best culinary experiences
5 of Jersey’s best culinary experiences
The hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote north
The hidden hiking paradise in India’s remote north
Why the ancient Forest of Dean should be your next UK destination
Why the ancient Forest of Dean should be your next UK destination

September 2024 Issue

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This rare burial site reveals secrets about the Sahara's lush past
This rare burial site reveals secrets about the Sahara's lush past
How to see Katmai's famous brown bears up close—and stay safe
How to see Katmai's famous brown bears up close—and stay safe
Why do deer shed their antlers?
Why do deer shed their antlers?
What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects

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