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Scientists examining fossilized tyrannosaur poop discovered a feather, marking the first time one has been found in a coprolite. The discovery may explain why some birds disappeared during the impact winter that followed the asteroid strike. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/YrKtpg

Sometimes, you've just got to stop and admire the stars 🌌

It sounds like a movie plot, but NASA really did test our planetary defenses in case an asteroid ever threatens Earth—and it worked.

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We bet even the birds would have trouble telling the difference.

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Presented by @ROLEX. A simple branch becomes a fishing rod in the hands of these resourceful chimpanzees. This technique allows them to harvest algae without getting wet.

#AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

A village in Sardinia’s Marghine mountains is now a blue zone—a region where residents 70 and older have exceptional odds of living longer. Here, reaching 100 is common, especially for women. Experts are studying various factors that could help explain why.

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Presented by @ROLEX. It's time to explore nature on an epic scale. It's time to explore Africa.

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Presented by @ROLEX. Witness the biodiversity that Africa has to offer like never before, and learn stories of those working to study and preserve it for future generations. 🌍

#AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu

Presented by @ROLEX. Africa is a place where we can still discover new things about nature—including how humans can live in harmony with the animals who share our world.

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One year after her passing, we remember Jane Goodall for the curiosity that transformed our understanding of chimpanzees, the compassion that challenged how we see our place in nature, and the belief in the power of hope that inspired generations to imagine a better future.

Bad news, you can't take a deep breath without an oxygen supply on Mars. Good news, you won't get blown over by a stiff breeze.

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Presented by @ROLEX. Today's scientists aren't just exploring and documenting our world, they're creating the foundation that future scientists will need to explore and document theirs. on.natgeo.com/Q86NyT

Like something out of a cartoon, a birder in Southern California recently photographed a coyote with a dead roadrunner in its mouth. But this predator-prey interaction is far from the norm for several reasons—none of which are due to faulty equipment: on.natgeo.com/J9WmPb

When 33 miners became trapped underground in northern Chile, the whole world watched as rescuers searched for ways to bring them back to safety.

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With wings spread and head held high, this Adélie penguin presents a dapper figure as it waddles through an Antarctic colony.

Presented by @ROLEX. Africa's rivers are at the center of its thriving biodiversity—and National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes is on a mission to protect them for generations to come. on.natgeo.com/WcU4zf

How do you travel faster than the speed of light? You have to take one of the universe's back doorways.

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You don't need thousands of dollars of camera equipment to photograph the night sky. With a smartphone and guidance from astrophotographer Sadeq Hayati, you can learn how to capture phenomena like the Milky Way, star trails, and the northern lights. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/4Abo1w

School looks a little different for loon chicks. During their first 12 weeks, they learn essential survival skills from their parents, including how to swim, dive, and forage.

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August’s Photos of the Day encompassed bursts of color in Nebraska's sky, a flamboyance of flamingos, and seal pups taking their first dips in the ocean. Nat Geo’s photography department picked 23 classic images to highlight alongside the stories behind them. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/wQi6yb