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Spectacular Sea Eruption Filmed — Deepest Ever
See the recent “underwater Fourth of July” scientists believe is the deepest volcanic eruption ever seen—with three-foot-wide lava bubbles and flows creeping over the seafloor. © 2009 National Geographic; Video courtesy National Scienc...
World’s Smallest Orchid Discovered (By Accident)
The world’s smallest known orchid (pictured)—just over 2 millimeters (0.08 inch) across and nearly see-through—has been discovered nestled in the roots of another flower in Ecuador, scientists announced this week. Lou Jost, an ecologist wit...
TOP TEN PHOTO GALLERIES: Most Viewed of 2009
10. Rare Animals Photographed: Giant Armadillo, Short-Eared Dog, More In a picture from the tenth most viewed National Geographic News photo gallery of 2009, a short-eared dog focuses on a camera trap in Peru’s Amazon rain forest. Camera traps ...
Violent World of Raptors Explored
Ospreys have talons that are large, highly curved and nearly uniform, especially suited for catching fish. This osprey snatched a fish from the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: MSU photo by Kelly Gorham) A journey that started wi...
To the Bat Cave: Researchers Reconstruct Evolution of Bat Migration With Aid of Mathematical Model
Evening or vesper bat (Vespertillo murinus). (Credit: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Radolfzell) Not just birds, but also a few species of bats face a long journey every year. Researchers at Princeton University in the U.S. and at the Max Plan...
Dramatic Decline Found in Siberian Tigers
This is a Siberian tiger photographed in the Russian Far East. A new report released today shows a dramatic decline in Russian tigers due to poaching and habitat loss. (Credit: Dale Miquelle/Wildlife Conservation Society) The Wildlife Conservation So...
Volcanic Rift in Ethiopian Desert Confirmed As Beginning of New Sea
photo: © thebigmonkey via flickr. by Matthew McDermott, New York, NY A 35-mile long volcanic rift in the Ethiopian desert that opened up back in 2005 has been confirmed as likely being the beginning of a new sea. That’s the word from an intern...
TRAVEL PICTURES: Best & Worst Destinations Rated, 2009
BEST RATED DESTINATIONS First Place: The Fjord Region, Norway October 21, 2009–Still waters in Norang Fjord, shown in an undated picture, reflect the “well-preserved Norwegian rural life” that helped the region take top honors in th...
National Geographic’s Photo Contest (PHOTOS)
The National Geographic International Photography Contest 2009, taking place now, attracts thousands of imaginative and amazing photos from around the world. People can still submit up to six photos in three categories — People, Places, and Na...
Halo Cloud Seen Hovering In Moscow Sky
A mysterious halo-shaped cloud was seen hovering in the sky over the city of Moscow a few days ago. Lest you believe that this confirms your various conspiracy theories, meteorologists have ruled out any supernatural cause: A spokesman from the city&...
