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It’s hard to keep big heads cool. Tissues rich with blood vessels solved the problem for some dinosaurs.

September 04

Photographer Hoàng Linh trekked partway up a mountain in northwestern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province to get this bird’s-eye view of the terraced rice fields flooded by the rainy season. https://on.natgeo.com/2ZEkvsR

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September 04

A million volunteers in a worldwide beach clean-up effort collected more than 23.3 million pounds of trash.

September 04

While tiny and adorable, grasshopper mice are natural killers from the day they are born.

September 04

Perched on a slab of rock that juts dramatically over the forests of central Sri Lanka, the fortress is as imposing a sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a fierce king in the fifth century A.D.

September 04

Whether it's sights, food, or just different weather you seek, here are the best places to visit in September.

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September 03

Which animals can navigate by night, and how do they do it?

Animal Night Vision

September 03

The U.S. is moving forward with a plan to create new cattle pasture and prevent fires—despite what scientists say is meager environmental review.

September 03

Humans have influenced dog evolution in many ways, including how their brains are structured.

September 03

This incredible landscape in the Swiss Alps hamlet of Lauterbrunnen is "hands down one of the most magical places I have ever been," says Your Shot photographer Carmen MacLeod. https://on.natgeo.com/2MOzrPb

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September 03

Skywatching in September means longer nights and stellar views of our neighboring planets.

September 03

In Brazil, the environmental protection agency chiefly responsible for protecting the forest finds itself increasingly beleaguered.

Our team went on a bust with Brazil's environmental protection agents

September 03

The truth is, every human behavior—from addiction to attraction to anxiety—is tethered to a genetic anchor.

September 03

The history of Hong Kong is one of rapid growth, political turmoil, and continual demands for change

September 03

Water bugs snap their front legs on almost any creature in reach, piercing their prey with a dagger-like proboscis to inject enzymes and suck it back up.

September 02

Take a few deep breaths and enjoy a peaceful moment with a snowy owl.

Snowy Owl Perched On Ice

September 02

African elephants can now only rarely be caught in the wild and sent to faraway zoos.

September 02

Few photographers can turn photos into art as masterfully as Frans Lanting.

September 02

Join our Starstruck columnist Andrew Fazekas aka The Night Sky Guy for his top stargazing picks for this week.

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September 02

India is the world’s second-largest tea producer, after China. But tea picking comes with plenty of risks—for very little pay.

Women tea pickers toiling in West Bengal must be alert to leopards, elephants, and cobras.

September 02

Arctic permafrost isn’t thawing gradually, as scientists once predicted. Geologically speaking, it’s thawing almost overnight.

September 02

Wealthy boys went to schools where they faced both physical and mental challenges. Relegated to the private sphere, girls’ educations often occurred at home—if they occurred at all.

September 02

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September 02

It takes four Tibetan antelope to provide enough wool for just one shahtoosh scarf, a luxury that's sought primarily by Westerners, and is imperiling the species.

The luxury market for shahtoosh is imperiling the Tibetan antelope.

September 02

One thing stands out about this tranquil Dutch village on first impression—there are no roads.

September 01

Known as Spanish dancers, these mollusks are usually only a couple inches long—but can grow up to a foot and a half in length.

Spanish Dancing Fish

September 01

We asked for your most spectacular travel photos—and you delivered.

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September 01

Nine animals received increased protections from international trade, and more than 130 species won protections for the first time.

September 01

A summer storm rolls across the horizon in this spectacular desert scene captured in New Mexico by Your Shot photographer James Mangum. https://on.natgeo.com/34qUahI

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September 01

This massive end-of-summer gathering celebrates Midwestern agriculture, industry, and foods on a stick.

September 01

After working in the Amazon for more than 20 years, a National Geographic photographer questions who is responsible for the fires and deforestation.

September 01

That size, even decades ago, was considered a rarity, but a recently discovered 14-foot sturgeon is even more surprising given what the species has endured.

September 01

Wildlife crossings—like bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises—have been proven to save both lives and money.

September 01

Seemingly normal flowers turn otherworldly under photographer Craig Burrows's lens. Take a look.

August 31

Working together as a family, a pack of grey wolves could take on the Arctic’s top predator—the polar bear. https://on.natgeo.com/2G5WXSM

Wolf Pack and Polar Bear Face Off | Wild_Life: The Big Freeze

August 31

What kinds of forests can absorb planet-warming carbon emissions, but are fireproof? Seaweed.

August 31

In British parliament, prorogation ends one legislative year—known as a session—so another can begin. Simple, right? Not exactly.

August 31

"Got up for sunrise to hike up to the Niblet in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park for this shot," writes Your Shot photographer Billy Dekom. "Suddenly the clouds started to clear and I could see Sunburst Peak along with Sunburst Lake and Cerulean Lake clearly across the way." https://on.natgeo.com/34imPVV

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August 31

If you have clear skies and live north of 40° north latitude—roughly anywhere north of the line stretching from Philadelphia to Denver—it's worth a peek outside the next few nights.

August 31

Platypuses are shy, nocturnal, and were thought to be common—but new studies seem to suggest they have declined right beneath our noses.

August 31

Ajax and his human companion are on a mission to save New Zealand's endangered kea—but finding them amid the South Island's rugged terrain isn't easy.

August 31

Siem Reap straddles the best of both worlds—a glorious past and a vivid present.

August 31

The relatively small size of Hurricane Dorian so far, and its position, mean it can quickly weaken or intensify—or change tracks altogether.

August 30

A young whale shark swims in the Gulf of Thailand at a popular dive site called Sail Rock in this gorgeous image captured by Your Shot photographer Dan Charity. Happy International Whale Shark Day! https://on.natgeo.com/34eQbVa

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August 30

How well do you know our planet?

Test your knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac.

August 30

The announcement could signal a significant change, both in the number of pangolins used and in the government’s approach to pangolin conservation

August 30

The Wilmington fault was once thought dead, but recent research suggests it’s likely still active—and poses a hazard to the metropolis above.

August 30

In Rwanda, baby mountain gorillas are named each year in a ceremony that celebrates their birth and the country's commitment to conservation. Fifteen years on, the Kwita Izina tradition continues—and you can help choose the name of one of this year’s babies! Visit the link in the comments below to vote. https://on.natgeo.com/30VwlMV

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August 30

Happy International Whale Shark Day! These gentle giants are the largest fish in the world, and filter-feed mostly on plankton, krill, and small fish.

Whale Sharks 101

August 30

Most people can hold their breath underwater for a few seconds, some for a few minutes. But the Bajau can stay underwater for as long as 13 minutes.

August 30