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Poll

In this issue, images from the Hubble Space Telescope offer a glimpse of what space looks like. If you had the chance, would you want to travel to space?

Articles in Spanish

Find out how poison comes in handy for animals in a Spanish translation of our “Poison Power” article.

More to Explore

Find National Geographic content related to this month’s articles.

National Geographic Explorer Magazine

Check out other games and photos from National Geographic Explorer.

Milk Carton Adventures

Each carton leads you to a different adventure.

Photo: A Scorpion

Many animals use venom, or poison, to catch their prey and fend off enemies. Can you match the poisonous critters before time runs out?

Photo: Deep Space

Super Stargazer

The Hubble Space Telescope circles Earth, taking beautiful pictures of space. Through these pictures, we can see dying stars, beautiful galaxies, and colorful clouds of gas.

Photo: A Lion

Lions on the Prowl

Watch lions prowl the land, searching for prey. Hear about the sharp claws, keen eyes, and powerful bite that turn the cats into such fierce hunters.


Coming Next MonthPhoto: Hornbilled Bird

Photographs: Paul Zahl (scorpion); EcoPrint/Shutterstock (lion); NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI), and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) (galaxy); © Tui de Roy/Minden Pictures (hornbill)