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One in seven adults will fall victim to a romance scam. To uncover the world of these predators, @MarianaVZ had to become their prey. #SuperScamMe is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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For years, researchers speculated that a plane-shaped object submerged in the lagoon on the Pacific island of Nikumaroro could be Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. But a recent expedition has found that the “Taraia Object” is far more mundane: on.natgeo.com/2KUPqO
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Presented by @Rolex. Even Africa's largest land animals face threats in the wild. Elephant mothers are fiercely protective of their calves, but keeping them safe can become a serious challenge when predators are nearby.
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Why haven't we found any evidence of alien civilizations? The answer could be simple. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe: on.natgeo.com/93P5vi
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Three-toed sloths spend nearly all their time in the trees, even mating and giving birth while suspended from tree branches 🦥
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There's no shortage of experiences worth planning a trip around. For our annual Best of the World 2027 list, we asked National Geographic’s global community of writers, photographers, and explorers to select the top 25 destinations that could inspire your next adventure.
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Out now: Nat Geo’s #BestOfTheWorld 2027 list features the most exciting, authentic, and immersive destinations in travel right now. nationalgeographic.com/trave…

Best of the World 2027

Whether you’re drawn by a sense of adventure, a fascination with the past, or the simple pleasure of wandering unfamiliar city streets, here’s where to let your curiosity lead you in the year to come.

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Shaped by Nat Geo’s global community of writers, photographers, and explorers, our #BestOfTheWorld 2027 list is here, offering more reasons to explore every corner of the globe. Discover 25 remarkable destinations across six continents: on.natgeo.com/LGg3Xq
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From Oscar®-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and @jimkchin, discover an intimate portrait of two elite ski mountaineers bound by love and the pursuit of the impossible in Everest: The Other Side.
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Only in theaters and IMAX worldwide October 30. Tickets on sale now: on.natgeo.com/BRXEVtickets10…
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Wolves have returned to Denmark after a 200-year absence. As farmers report livestock losses and residents encounter these predators near their homes, disagreements over how to handle the growing population have intensified. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/QvaVoD

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Danish Wolf?

Wolves from Germany have been creeping into Denmark, igniting a fierce debate about whether the landscape and culture are ready for them.

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Gentoo penguins plunging into Antarctic waters are featured in this month’s Photos of the Day collection. Beyond wildlife, photographers captured cultural traditions and landscapes shaped by environmental change. See more Photos of the Day: on.natgeo.com/VuXkxO

Take a Closer Look at Bears, Birds, and Blooms From Nat Geo’s Photo Editors

Snoozing bears, spinning mills, and birds of prey. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

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The cast of #911onABC gets put to the test by National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo 🌋 Watch the #911onABC premiere on Hulu now and new episodes Thursdays at 8/7c on ABC.
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The only life we know of developed in a solar system, so we tend to assume extraterrestrial life would be found on a planet orbiting a sun. But scientists theorize that under certain conditions, dark and wandering rogue planets could host life, too. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/eV07nq

Rogue Planets Challenge Our Assumptions About Life in the Universe

Planets without stars to orbit raise important questions about how planets evolve and what habitability might look like across the cosmos.

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Keeping up with a pack of hunting wolves is just another day at the office for @bertiegregory and his team. #WolvesUpClose with Bertie Gregory premieres Friday, November 6 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Photographer Michael Seeley used a single 426-second exposure to capture the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the early hours of October 13, creating a portrait of humanity’s reach beyond Earth. See more Photos of the Day: on.natgeo.com/ZhrPre
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For a long time, we knew only the planets in our cosmic backyard. Today, we know thousands of other worlds are orbiting distant stars. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe: books.disney.com/book/lost-i…
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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. In the face of a changing world, these explorers are not giving up hope for our seas.
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Narrated by Auliʻi Cravalho, set sail across all five ocean basins in Expedition: Saving Our Seas, premiering Friday, November 13 at 9/8c on National Geographic. Streaming next day on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Rolex and The National Geographic Society are partnering on science-based expeditions to explore, study, and document change in the planet’s unique regions. #PerpetualPlanet.
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