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America’s Endangered Species
Earth’s biodiversity is vanishing at an alarming rate so National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore shows what we stand to lose.
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How The Titanic Sank: National Geographic VS. James Cameron
Movie Buzz This CGI animation by National Geographic shows a great visual for how the titanic sank. But how does it compare to the movie?
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Link: New Titanic Photos Released By National Geographic
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/20/titanic-photos-n...
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We are still fascinated by this example of humanity's hubris. One month shy of the 100th anniversary of the sinking, National Geographic has released incredible views of the “unsinkable” ship sitting on the seabed.
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Did You Know That Wolverines Are Adorable?
Culture Buzz Wolverines are insanely dangerous animals that look like tiny bears that can kill animals many times their size. But they are ALSO absolutely adorable.
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The 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Winners
Culture Buzz The famed magazine announced their annual photo contest's winners today. The hopefuls were split into three categories. Here are the photos that stood out above the rest. (via theatlantic.com)
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Animal Planet Will Change Their Name To Colbert Planet
Culture Buzz The pitched battle to host Stephen Colbert's South Carolina Serious Classy Republican Debate just got for super reals. Your move, Nat Geo Wild.
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Link: 10 Amazing Underwater Images
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/14/sharks-national-...
A stunning and poignant look under Earth’s waters. National Geographic always brings the best photos to the Internet.
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30 Once In A Lifetime Photographs
Culture Buzz Sometimes photographers have to wait days for an amazing shot and other times they get extremely lucky. Although it is unclear which of the two happened with these 30 photographs, it is clear that all of them will only come around once in a lifetime. Make sure to add any of your own favorites in the comments.
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That's A Potato?
Culture Buzz In Peru and Bolivia, where the species originated, you can find thousands of different kinds of potatoes. Here's a small sampling of some of the more uniquely shaped and named varities, courtesy of National Geographic.
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Video: Tiger Birth
Ever seen a tiger cub being born into the world, up-close-and-personal? Well, now you have. (Via)
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Video: The Most Typical Person In The World
National Geographic has compiled a nifty infographic video about the world's most typical person. The data may surprise you!
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Video: 30 Years of Amazing NatGeo Photographs
I wish I was as good at anything as Bruce Dale is at taking pictures. Oh, and a quick note - “BAD” is his initials, not what he thinks of his pictures. Unless he means badass. (Via.)
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Video: Hippos Mess With Feeding Crocs
This remains a mystery to science but hippos like to wade in and mess with crocs. Hey, a hippo has to have fun too! (One baby hippo free in this video).
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Video: R. Dawkins Demonstrates Laryngeal Nerve of the Giraffe VIDEO
Nerves don't always take the direct route as you might think they would.
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My Dog Ate What?!
TV Buzz I'm afraid some dogs have developed taste for more than just your homework. How about that missing underwear (thong preferred) or pacifiers (27 in total), and even money (all $800 of it)? Nat Geo Wild has a show called “My Dog Ate What?” with all of these and other crazy stories, starting tonight at 10.
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Image: Solitary Confinement: Would You Do It?
Since Friday morning, three volunteers have been spending a week in recreated 8x10 solitary “cells,” sharing their experience via live web cam and Tweets, as a complement to a National Geographic show about solitary confinement. My money's on Laura…or at least she's been most entertaining to watch.
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Prison Fence Jumpers
TV Buzz Take a look inside the crazy world of prisoners so desperate that they're willing to attempt an escape. (Shocking scenes from the National Geographic show Breakout.)
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Link: National Geographic’s Crazy Addictive Theme Song
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/explorer-25...
The classic National Geographic Explorer theme is one of the most addictive theme songs of all time. What's your take on it? Check out the remixes and submit your own version for a chance to be featured on the National Geographic Channel's video on demand service.
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The Amazing Sperm Race
Science Buzz Why are these people dressed all in white and running through the mountains? Because they're trying to simulate the way sperm races through a woman's body. So that makes the valley of the mountain… (Via The Daily What.)
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Video: Seal Feeds Photographer Penguins
A National Geographic photographer is fed penguins by a giant leopard seal. What a great story. I wish *I* made friends with a leopard seal!
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Video: The Orangutan & The Hound
During one of his walks, Suri the orangutan happens upon Rosco the hound dog. And from the moment their eyes met, those two guys became inseparable. It's a magical interspecies carpet ride through eternal love and friendship, you guys!
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Image: Jacuzzi Bear
That's just Casey Anderson and his friend Brutus the grizzly bear, hanging out. Casey rescued Brutus as a baby and they've been friends ever since. Brutus was the best man at Casey's wedding. More adorable yet alarming pictures of bear smooches, bear in the swimming pool, bear at Thanksgiving dinner, etc, here.
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Image: Baby Mammoth Discovery
Baby mammoth Lyuba died in a swamp 40,000 years ago, but her intact, pickled body is giving scientists new insights into those crazy mythical creatures from the Ice Age. Waking the Baby Mammoth, a National Geographic show, profiled Lyuba last night, pointing out that her skin and internal organs are still intact, and that there are still traces of her mother's milk in her stomach. Which is actually very sad, when you think about it.
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Image: Real Mummies
My favorite parts are the hands and feet. Make sure to click through to the large version. And remember to wear a nice sackcloth when you die.
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Link: Best Wild Animal Photos of 2008
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/photogall...
Here are the best wild animal photos of 2008. This particular image is of a monkey being roasted for sale at an illegal bush-meat market in Gabon. Apparently, they singe the fur off the monkeys, then sell the animals naked but intact. Mmm, there’s nothing like the smell of burning fur to spark my appetite.
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Translucent Sea Creatures
Science Buzz National Geographic has a very neat photo gallery of translucent sea creatures by Chris Newbert of Minden Pictures. Aww, Pikachu does exist!
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