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Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants
Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants
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The 5 scariest mythological witches from around the world
Meet Emiliano Zapata: hero and martyr of the Mexican Revolution
Meet Emiliano Zapata: hero and martyr of the Mexican Revolution
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Is America’s legal alcohol limit for driving too high?
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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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
What this writer learned retracing Mao's Long March through China
What this writer learned retracing Mao's Long March through China
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
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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