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Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers
Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers
Watch this new spider species launch ants right into its web
Watch this new spider species launch ants right into its web
Some remarkable pictures that wowed Nat Geo's photo editors
Some remarkable pictures that wowed Nat Geo's photo editors
Can we save the hammerhead shark from extinction?
Can we save the hammerhead shark from extinction?
A smile isn't just contagious—it may change who you trust
A smile isn't just contagious—it may change who you trust
What it’s like to stay in a hanok hotel in the heart of Seoul
What it’s like to stay in a hanok hotel in the heart of Seoul

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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What it’s like to stay in a hanok hotel in the heart of Seoul
What it’s like to stay in a hanok hotel in the heart of Seoul
Heading to Nashville? Here's where the locals hang out
Heading to Nashville? Here's where the locals hang out
12 incredible fireworks festivals worth traveling for
12 incredible fireworks festivals worth traveling for
The most iconic New England town you’ve never visited
The most iconic New England town you’ve never visited
America was born in this building—here’s how to visit
America was born in this building—here’s how to visit

July 2026 Issue

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In This Issue

Inside National Geographic’s brand-new Museum of Exploration
Inside National Geographic’s brand-new Museum of Exploration
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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