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In this image from our photography archives, a flamingo named Bob takes a nighttime swim in a saltwater pool on Curaçao, a Dutch island in the Caribbean. The story highlights how Flamingo Bob—a resident of a sanctuary run by veterinarian Odette Doest—has become the poster bird for conservation. Bob accompanies Doest on her visits to local schools, where she encourages children to protect flamingos that often are harmed by plastic pollution and discarded fishing gear.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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May 2026 Issue
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Cristian Lagger explores the planet’s coldest, darkest places
Cristian Lagger explores the planet’s coldest, darkest places
The global hunt to unlock the healing powers of … poop
The global hunt to unlock the healing powers of … poop
Capturing one of humanity’s first voyages into the heavens
Capturing one of humanity’s first voyages into the heavens
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