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November/December 2007

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Photo: Wolf

The Pack Is Back: Wolves

NG Creature Feature: Gray Wolf

Don’t be afraid of the big, bad wolf. Meet these cool canines up close, with facts, photos, maps, and video.

NG News: Wolves to be Hunted if Removed From U.S. Endangered List

Wolves have made a comeback in the United States. If they are no longer classified as endangered, though, they may once again face the threat of hunters.

Photo: Sun

The Sun: Our Stormy Star

National Geographic: Stormy Star

New telescopes and satellites have shown us views of the sun that we’ve never seen before. Take a look at some of the amazing images here.

NG News: Sun Not a Global Warming Culprit, Study Says

Are changes in the sun behind Earth’s climate crisis? Not according to a new study. Find out what scientists have learned.

Photo: Hunter

Feeling the Heat: Arctic People and Global Warming

National Geographic: Last Days of the Ice Hunters

Global warming is causing tough changes for Arctic people. Melting ice and rising seas threaten their lives and cultures.

National Geographic: Life at the Edge

The warming Arctic could mean bad news for many animals. Find out why polar bears, seals, and whales may face new threats due to global warming.

NationalGeographic.Com: Global Warming

What is global warming? How does the greenhouse effect work? Get all the background you’ll need right here.

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Coming Next Month

January-February Issue

Sail down the slopes with snowboarders to learn about the laws of physics. Journey into history with pirates. Meet chameleons, nature’s quick-change artists.

Photographs: Joel Sartore (wolf); NASA (sun); © Bryan & Cherry Alexander Photography (hunter)