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From harsh conditions to rival predators, these wolves face danger at every turn. But one of their greatest struggles may also be the simplest: finding enough food to survive. #WolvesUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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The Antarctic climate may be brutal, but this huddle of emperor penguins makes it look like a cozy affair.
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Narrated by Auliʻi Cravalho, #ExpeditionSavingOurSeas premieres November 13 at 9/8c on @NatGeoTV. Streaming next day on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Rolex and The National Geographic Society are partnering on select science-based expeditions to explore, study, and document change in the planet’s unique regions. #PerpetualPlanet.
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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. Our oceans don't exist in isolation. Now, National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Explorers are undertaking groundbreaking expeditions to reimagine them as a single entity.
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Climbing Everest takes incredible determination. Capturing it on film adds a whole new challenge. From Oscar®-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Everest: The Other Side, now playing only in theaters and IMAX worldwide.
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When you're the size and weight of a bull forest elephant, even the rapids at Kongou Falls can't stop you.
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After decades of capturing award-winning photographs, National Geographic photographer Tim Laman still considers his own backyard one of his favorite places to practice his craft. He shares his tips for beginners looking to improve their bird photography closer to home. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/dUogHq
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest received 65,403 entries from 121 countries and territories this year. Here are 16 of the winning photos, which captured striking moments in the lives of animals and fungi around the world. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/gQCcr8
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To capture Jim Morrison's incredible accomplishment, the team was willing to go beyond their limits and risk it all. From Oscar®-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Everest: The Other Side is now playing only in theaters and IMAX.
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It took National Geographic photographer Jaime Rojo 20,000 attempts to capture a single photograph of monarch butterflies in flight. After following their migration across North America, he knows just how unpredictable these striking orange-and-black insects can be. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/vzQStd
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Still looking for your Halloween costume? Try dressing up as the most terrifying thing in the universe. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe: books.disney.com/book/lost-i…
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Even a moment’s rest on Everest can come with a reminder of just how unpredictable the mountain can be. From Oscar®-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, EVEREST: THE OTHER SIDE, only in theaters and IMAX worldwide on October 30
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By the 1990s, Siamese crocodiles had disappeared from the wild in Vietnam. Now, conservation efforts are helping the species recover, with an estimated 1,000 mature Siamese crocodiles living across Southeast Asia. #WildVietnam is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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People are flocking to West Coast beaches because of the warm water brought by El Niño, but so are stingrays, leading to more injuries than last year. By studying ray behavior, scientists hope to find out where on the beach rays are more likely to sting. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/ZREyMg
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Photographing big cats isn’t easy. An image of a tiger can take months of planning, and National Geographic photographer Steve Winter knows that better than most. Drawing on decades of experience with jaguars, tigers, lions, and other big cats, he shares some techniques. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/s3Qqlw
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Imagine watching millions of butterflies fill the trees, herds of reindeer cross the tundra, or huge flocks of birds take to the skies. Around the world, these seasonal wildlife gatherings offer the chance to see animals in extraordinary numbers. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/ZKJZwv
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Presented by @Rolex. From the driest deserts to the lush forests, discover the wildlife that makes Africa so special. #AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. Meet the explorers working with coastal communities to protect our oceans in a changing world.
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With decades of experience behind them, older female orcas are often the pod's most valuable leaders. After they've reached menopause, they continue to play a crucial part in helping their family survive. #NatGeoQueens is streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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