National Geographicadded this to NewsOzark (TV Series) A legendary Ozark chestnut tree, thought extinct, is rediscoveredNational Geographic - Robert LangellierThe chinquapin was supposed to have been wiped out by blight. Now one determined Missouri naturalist is hand-pollinating trees in secret groves to bring it back. Steve Bost will show you some Ozark chinquapin
National Geographicadded this to NewsEnvironment The Cuyahoga River caught fire 50 years ago. It inspired a movement.National Geographic - Tim FolgerOn June 22, 1969, Cleveland's filthy river ignited for the 13th and last time. It and other American rivers are dramatically cleaner today. It’s a warm late spring day and the rowers, kayakers, and paddleboarders
National Geographicadded this to NewsYellowstone National Park It’s snowing in Yellowstone—on the first day of summer.National Geographic - Douglas MainSnow can happen any month of the year in the national park, where wildlife has adapted to fluctuations in climate. People have long been enchanted by this land, and it’s easy to see why: Nowhere on Earth
National Geographicadded this to AnimalsYellowstone National Park Want to kill invasive trout? Smother them with their deadNational Geographic - Christine PetersonIn the war on Yellowstone National Park's exotic lake trout, researchers are trying everything from nets to electrocution to suffocating eggs with dead fish. Invasive lake trout arrived in Yellowstone
National Geographicadded this to NewsAnimals How many squirrels live in NYC’s Central Park? We finally have the answer.National Geographic - Kaitlyn SchwaljeThe inaugural census, announced at the venerable Explorers Club, has a real scientific purpose. They’ve been called “tree rats,” maligned in pop culture, and otherwise ignored as urban pests. But the eastern
National Geographicadded this to NewsAnimals Animals trapped in notorious Russia ‘whale jail’ begin path to freedomNational Geographic - Natasha DalyAuthorities today loaded eight of 96 belugas and orcas onto trucks for release; announce monumental change to cetacean capture laws. In what have since been declared illegal captures, four Russian companies
National Geographicadded this to TravelU.S. National Parks The Grand Canyon is now a Dark Sky Park—here’s why that mattersNational Geographic - Nneka OkonaThe night skies over this American icon never looked brighter. It's been a big year for the Grand Canyon. The iconic park celebrates its centennial in 2019. Now it has received a new honor: International
National Geographicadded this to NewsSolstice What is the summer solstice? The answer might surprise you.National Geographic - Michael GreshkoOnce a year, an astronomical alignment ushers in this seasonal change. Amazing facts and myths surround it. This year, the northern summer solstice falls on June 21 at 11:54 a.m. ET. South of the Equator,
National Geographicadded this to NewsLaos Meet the doctors who helped rock climbing take off in LaosNational Geographic - Wesley GroverA German couple has spent a decade volunteering at hospitals across the country and bolting world-class rock climbing routes along the way. It was almost 10 p.m. when Volker Schöffl heard the phone ringing
National Geographicadded this to AnimalsAnimals This elephant’s plight sparked outrage. Here’s an update.National Geographic - Natasha DalyNational Geographic’s account of Gluay Hom, an injured young elephant in Thailand, triggered calls for rescue. Here’s how he’s doing now. Last June, behind a stadium in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand,
National Geographicadded this to CultureTurkey Fleeing Syria, these child refugees become child laborersNational Geographic - Rania AbouzeidIn Turkey, thousands of refugee children are toiling in low-paying jobs to help their families survive. Xunava is a 16-year-old Syrian refugee who dreams of going to school. The last time she was in a
National Geographicadded this to CultureSouth Sudan For the dead in a refugee camp, there are two optionsNational Geographic - Nina StrochlicIn Uganda, refugees must choose to bury their loved ones in a temporary camp or make the dangerous journey back to a war-torn homeland. On the morning of July 17, 2018, Hadia Michael woke up with a fever.
National Geographicadded this to NewsWildlife Monarch butterflies are dying out. Here’s how cities can help.National Geographic - Stephen LeahyCities and city residents could grow 30 percent of the milkweed plants monarchs need to survive. Planting or allowing a few milkweed plants to grow in residential yards, parks, and empty lots, along roadsides
National Geographicadded this to EnvironmentGlaciers Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming rate, spy satellites showNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyHotter temperatures have melted as much as a quarter of Himalayan glacial ice in the past 40 years, reveals a study of declassified spy satellite photos from the 1970s. The Himalayan Mountains are home
National Geographicadded this to TravelTravel Have a beer at one of Europe's highest breweriesNational Geographic - Roshni Bajaj SanghviTucked away in the Swiss Alps along winding mountain roads, the charming village of Monstein guarantees visitors a brew with a view. In 2000, four friends converted a 100-year-old former dairy building
National Geographicadded this to TravelTravel You can now hail an Uber to the Great Barrier ReefNational Geographic - Sarah ReidFor a limited time, the ride-sharing service will operate a submarine in the world’s largest reef system. There’s something undeniably Bond-like about lowering yourself through the roof hatch of a mini-submarine.
National Geographicadded this to NewsVermont Vermont adopts the most comprehensive plastics ban in U.S.National Geographic - Laura ParkerSingle-use plastics—from straws to retail bags—will be illegal in Vermont by summer 2020. Vermont has joined the growing list of states swearing off single-use plastics by adopting the nation’s broadest
National Geographicadded this to TravelPortugal Here’s why everyone is going to Portugal nowNational Geographic - Anne FarrarStoried cities, sun-washed beaches, friendly locals ... and don't forget that fabulous port wine. Everything is illuminated in Portugal. I squint in the sunlight as I drive, winding north from Lisbon late
National Geographicadded this to NewsThe Arctic Hyenas once stalked the Arctic, fossils revealNational Geographic - John PickrellThe prehistoric predators may have had shaggy coats that changed colors with the seasons, helping them hunt caribou and mammoth. Two fossil teeth found in northwestern Canada confirm that hyenas once in
National Geographicadded this to NewsToronto Raptors Two potentially life-friendly planets found orbiting a nearby starNational Geographic - Nadia Drake“We will eventually see if they are actually habitable and, perhaps, even inhabited,” astronomers predict. A tiny, old star just 12 light-years away might host two temperate, rocky planets, astronomers
National Geographicadded this to AnimalsJoel Sartore ‘Puppy dog eyes’ evolved so dogs could communicate with usNational Geographic - Carrie ArnoldCenturies of domestication have unintentionally yet radically reshaped dogs' eyebrow anatomy, making their faces easily readable to people. There’s a reason we call them “puppy dog eyes”—those soulful,
National Geographicadded this to NewsCameroon Cameroon’s embattled ebony trees get a lifeline—from guitar makerNational Geographic - Tim McDonnellThe guitar industry has a spotty track record for sustainable wood sourcing. But one manufacturer is trying to help stave off deforestation. Wielding a machete, Noël Nakere Dobo Nkouli hacks a path through
National Geographicadded this to TravelTravel Why walking safaris are the best way to see wildlifeNational Geographic - George W. StoneGo on foot in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park to encounter elephants, big cats, and spectacular habitats. THE GO-AWAY BIRD is southern Africa’s pompadour-crested alarm clock from hell. Qwah...qwah...qwah!
National Geographicadded this to ScienceScience Big earthquakes might make sea level rise worse. Here's how.National Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasThe Samoan islands are sinking faster than expected due to warming alone, and a pair of huge quakes is likely to blame. A geologic one-two punch rocked the South Pacific in September 2009, as a magnitude
National Geographicadded this to AnimalsAnimals Hyenas have a bad rap—but they’re Africa’s most successful predatorNational Geographic - Christine Dell'AmoreCenturies of storytelling paint the four species of hyena as laughing, demonic scavengers. It’s time to set the record straight. The most successful hunter in all of Africa is intelligent and loving, intricate
National Geographicadded this to TravelTravel 17 unforgettable African safarisNational Geographic - Kitson JazynkaSet off into the wild and see the world like never before with this guide to the best experiences in 11 countries. What images come to mind when you hear the words “African safari”? Sitting in the bush
National Geographicadded this to NewsLudwig van Beethoven See the evolution of over 2,000 world flags in under 5 minutesNational Geographic - Melody RowellThis film features over 2,000 flags, set in motion to Ludwig van Beethoven, centuries in the making. Here’s a word to impress your friends at the next cocktail party: vexillology. It’s the official term
National Geographicadded this to NewsMount Everest Here’s how one elite Everest guide would improve safety on the mountainNational Geographic - Mary Anne PottsTop Nepali climber Dawa Yangzum Sherpa was caught in the Everest traffic jam this season. Here's how she would improve the experience. This article was supported by Rolex, which is partnering with the
National Geographicadded this to NewsAnimals Sea turtles are down but not outNational Geographic - Craig WelchAll seven species of marine turtle face obstacles, but sea turtles seem to respond to conservation efforts. Can we help them rebound? We've hunted them, hit them with ships, snagged them with nets and
National Geographicadded this to AnimalsAnimals This Father’s Day, meet 6 extreme animal dadsNational Geographic - Brian HandwerkFrom traveling more than a hundred miles for water to incubating up to four females’ eggs, these animals take fatherhood to a new level. Father knows best? Maybe so when it comes to survival of the species.
