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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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July 2026 Issue

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Can these tiny insects stop the next wildlife pandemic?
Can these tiny insects stop the next wildlife pandemic?
Giving koalas a new shot at survival
Giving koalas a new shot at survival
Searching for one of the world’s most beautiful snakes
Searching for one of the world’s most beautiful snakes
On the trail of the world’s best mummy sleuths
On the trail of the world’s best mummy sleuths
This isn’t outer space—yet
This isn’t outer space—yet

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