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Wild dolphin observed 'talking' with harbor porpoises
Wild dolphin observed 'talking' with harbor porpoises
War in Ukraine could plunge world into food shortages
War in Ukraine could plunge world into food shortages
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Controversial study says snakes can recognize themselves
A long night in Arctic exploration
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This artist became the first female Renaissance superstar
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Is clear-cutting U.S. forests good for wildlife?
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Welcome to Earth

    A Disney+ original series from National Geographic, ’Welcome to Earth,’ follows Will Smith on an extraordinary adventure around the world. Throughout the six-part limited series produced by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, Will is guided by explorers on an awe-inspiring journey, getting up close and personal with some of the most thrilling spectacles on the planet.
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    One of the most scenic railways is in Iran
    One of the most scenic railways is in Iran
    Explore the Oregon Coast—but don’t touch the ‘dragon toes’
    Explore the Oregon Coast—but don’t touch the ‘dragon toes’
    The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
    The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
    Every day is a Wild West costume party in this town
    Every day is a Wild West costume party in this town
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    First ascent of a sky island
    In the heart of a South American rainforest, a team of rock climbers and biologists are the first to climb Mount Weiassipu in search of new species of frogs—and adventure.
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    April 2022 Issue

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    Can India clean up its holiest river?
    Can India clean up its holiest river?
    What it’s like to surf the world’s largest waves
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    The weird, wondrous world of seahorses
    The weird, wondrous world of seahorses
    For these reenactors, patriotism is all about Abe
    For these reenactors, patriotism is all about Abe
    Ethereal images capture Ghana's adventurous fishermen
    Ethereal images capture Ghana's adventurous fishermen
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