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WEBIllegal ivory from elephants, rhinos, and other animals is in demand for the production of carved sculptures, trinkets, and jewelry such as these pieces,...
Meet the maker: the couple championing Mexican cheese
WEBJul 31, 2022 · Georgina holds a soft, round panela cheese as if it were a precious jewel, while in the background, Jessica Fernandez, backlit by the fearsome afternoon sun, is carefully extracting the heart from an aged, butter-coloured cotija cheese — the Mexican equivalent of parmesan. The smell is rich, barnyardy and slightly sweet with a hint of …
If you live near polar bears, ‘bear-dar’ could save your life
WEBDec 15, 2022 · If you live near polar bears, ‘bear-dar’ could save your life. These mighty carnivores are spending more time near humans, scavenging for food. A portable radar unit might prevent the type of encounter that rarely ends well. A polar bear approaches a buggy belonging to Polar Bears International in Churchill, Canada, on November 8, 2022.
Warriors Who Once Feared Elephants Now Protect Them
WEBRETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY, KENYA — From afar, the cries of a baby elephant in distress seem almost human. Drawn by the sounds, young Samburu warriors, long spears in hand, thread their way toward a wide riverbed, where they find the victim. The calf is half-submerged in sand and water, trapped in one of the hand-dug wells that dot the valley.
Ecology - National Geographic
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Why NASA plans to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid
WEBMay 4, 2020 · The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will slam a spacecraft into the smaller of two asteroids orbiting each other. Any change in the smaller object’s orbit will be easy to measure from Earth and will provide a good indicator of whether it has been successfully deflected. “It’s an exciting time,” says Ed Lu, a retired NASA ...
Wildlife Reintroduction - National Geographic
WEBTasmanian devils, known for their ferocious temperaments, have been plagued by a contagious facial cancer in recent decades.
6 Tips for Better Wildlife Encounters | National Geographic
WEBMay 18, 2018 · An elephant approaches a wildlife photographer inside Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve. For the safety of the animals and viewers, it's important to remain inside the vehicle during a safari.
Fossil of 85-foot blue whale is largest ever discovered
WEBMay 3, 2019 · An aerial view of the Sea of Cortez reveals an 80-foot blue whale gliding through the waves. A fossil found in Italy shows that blue whales reached these behemoth sizes as far back as 1.5 million years ago.
Family snow holidays: playing it cool | National Geographic
WEBJan 6, 2014 · Family snow holidays: playing it cool Three families hit the snow: skiing Canada's west coast and the Italian Dolomites and driving a motorhome through Alaska