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Animals

Secrets of the Bees

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
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October 2026 Issue

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Can This Bone-Eating Bird Be Saved?
Can This Bone-Eating Bird Be Saved?
A Surprising New Way People Can Protect Gorillas
A Surprising New Way People Can Protect Gorillas
The Huge Impact of Africa’s Teeny-Tiny Crocs
The Huge Impact of Africa’s Teeny-Tiny Crocs
The Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat on Pregnancy
The Hidden Toll of Extreme Heat on Pregnancy
The Rise (and Rise and Rise) of the Suddenly Ubiquitous Jellyfish
The Rise (and Rise and Rise) of the Suddenly Ubiquitous Jellyfish

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