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Thinking About Plague? Consider the Marmot.
Thinking About Plague? Consider the Marmot.
This Toad Is Fighting for Survival—and It Has a Lawyer
This Toad Is Fighting for Survival—and It Has a Lawyer
Take a Closer Look at Bears, Birds, and Blooms From Our Photo Editors
Take a Closer Look at Bears, Birds, and Blooms From Our Photo Editors
How We Fell Out of Love With Pigeons
How We Fell Out of Love With Pigeons
Solar Panels That Plug Into Your Wall Are About to Be Everywhere
Solar Panels That Plug Into Your Wall Are About to Be Everywhere

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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From Big Cats to Small Wonders—Why This Park Is Sri Lanka's Safari Star
From Big Cats to Small Wonders—Why This Park Is Sri Lanka's Safari Star
Come for a Pint, Stay for Dinner at These New London Pubs
Come for a Pint, Stay for Dinner at These New London Pubs
11 Places to See the World's Most Magnificent Wildlife Migrations
11 Places to See the World's Most Magnificent Wildlife Migrations
How to Plan the Ultimate City Break to Ottawa
How to Plan the Ultimate City Break to Ottawa
These European Islands Are Open for Winter
These European Islands Are Open for Winter

October 2026 Issue

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In This Issue

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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