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A Pacific 'Blob' is Pulsing Toward the West Coast
A Pacific 'Blob' is Pulsing Toward the West Coast
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Nathaniel Philbrick's New Book Could Give You Whiplash
How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured Iconic Photos of Big Cats
How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured Iconic Photos of Big Cats
This Generation of Stunt Pilots Thrilled America
This Generation of Stunt Pilots Thrilled America
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Where to Take a Day Trip From Amsterdam
A New Expedition to Find Amelia Earhart's Plane
A New Expedition to Find Amelia Earhart's Plane

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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These European Islands Are Open for Winter
These European Islands Are Open for Winter
How to Plan a Trip to Cyprus's Vine-Clad Troodos Mountains
How to Plan a Trip to Cyprus's Vine-Clad Troodos Mountains
What to Do in Italy's Prosecco Region—Beyond the Wine
What to Do in Italy's Prosecco Region—Beyond the Wine
6 Unusual Wellness Experiences in the Indian Ocean
6 Unusual Wellness Experiences in the Indian Ocean
In Bangkok, Disused Shophouses Are the City's New Hotspots
In Bangkok, Disused Shophouses Are the City's New Hotspots

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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