In tightly guarded ant colony nests, anything that smells out of place is quickly attacked. New research suggests Sceptobius rove beetles infiltrate ant colonies for food and protection—by switching off their own chemical profile and coating themselves in the ants’ odor. There's just one catch to this undercover lifestyle. Explore the science behind their remarkable disguise: https://on.natgeo.com/4kD9uis | National Geographic
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In tightly guarded ant colony nests, anything that smells out of place is quickly attacked. New research suggests Sceptobius rove beetles infiltrate ant colonies for food and protection—by switching off their own chemical profile and coating themselves in the ants’ odor. There's just one catch to this undercover lifestyle. Explore the science behind their remarkable disguise: https://on.natgeo.com/4kD9uis | National Geographic
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Sharks can be found off the coast of every continent on earth, except for Antarctica—or so we thought. In January 2025, scientists with the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre captured footage of a massive sleeper shark cruising near the South Shetland Islands, in frigid waters long thought to be too cold for shark survival. Sleeper sharks are extremely elusive and rarely seen by scientists, making this unexpected appearance even more intriguing. Learn more about sleeper sharks and the superpo
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Sharks can be found off the coast of every continent on earth, except for Antarctica—or so we thought. In January 2025, scientists with the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre captured footage of a massive sleeper shark cruising near the South Shetland Islands, in frigid waters long thought to be too cold for shark survival. Sleeper sharks are extremely elusive and rarely seen by scientists, making this unexpected appearance even more intriguing. Learn more about sleeper sharks and the superpo
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When pumas returned to Patagonia, they were greeted by new residents: Magellanic penguins. With more than 40,000 penguin breeding pairs crowding a stretch of coast, scientists report that the cats now hunt this abundant new prey much more than expected—reshaping how they move, eat, and even tolerate one another. This dynamic challenges our assumptions about what happens when large predators return to an ecosystem. Learn more about the new food web taking place in Patagonia: https://on.natgeo.com
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When pumas returned to Patagonia, they were greeted by new residents: Magellanic penguins. With more than 40,000 penguin breeding pairs crowding a stretch of coast, scientists report that the cats now hunt this abundant new prey much more than expected—reshaping how they move, eat, and even tolerate one another. This dynamic challenges our assumptions about what happens when large predators return to an ecosystem. Learn more about the new food web taking place in Patagonia: https://on.natgeo.com
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A new study analyzing nearly 200 instances of whale-dolphin interactions between 19 species around the world suggests that whales and dolphins could be seeking out direct contact with one another. Dolphins have long been seen frolicking near whales, but experts observed them purposefully engaging in positive behaviors such as rubbing against the larger cetacean, swimming close to their heads, and even catching a bow ride. Some whale species even seem to reciprocate these friendly approaches more
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A new study analyzing nearly 200 instances of whale-dolphin interactions between 19 species around the world suggests that whales and dolphins could be seeking out direct contact with one another. Dolphins have long been seen frolicking near whales, but experts observed them purposefully engaging in positive behaviors such as rubbing against the larger cetacean, swimming close to their heads, and even catching a bow ride. Some whale species even seem to reciprocate these friendly approaches more
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In tightly guarded ant colony nests, anything that smells out of place is quickly attacked. New research suggests Sceptobius rove beetles infiltrate ant colonies for food and protection—by switching off their own chemical profile and coating themselves in the ants’ odor. There's just one catch to this undercover lifestyle. Explore the science behind their remarkable disguise: https://on.natgeo.com/4tCcIa6 | National Geographic Science
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In tightly guarded ant colony nests, anything that smells out of place is quickly attacked. New research suggests Sceptobius rove beetles infiltrate ant colonies for food and protection—by switching off their own chemical profile and coating themselves in the ants’ odor. There's just one catch to this undercover lifestyle. Explore the science behind their remarkable disguise: https://on.natgeo.com/4tCcIa6 | National Geographic Science
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Buoyed by a thick layer of fat and a coat that helps retain warmth, polar bears stay afloat with ease, a quality that makes them powerful swimmers in the Arctic. But as sea ice continues to shrink, these mammals are being pushed into the water more often—like in this moment captured by Martin Greguš Jr. | National Geographic
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Buoyed by a thick layer of fat and a coat that helps retain warmth, polar bears stay afloat with ease, a quality that makes them powerful swimmers in the Arctic. But as sea ice continues to shrink, these mammals are being pushed into the water more often—like in this moment captured by Martin Greguš Jr. | National Geographic
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Could Spinosaurus swim? A new fossil with a scimitar-like head crest provides new evidence on the unsettled question. While other spinosaurids had head crests, the newly discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis has a more dramatic protrusion that may have served as a signaling function for potential mates or rivals. It also had interlocking, cone-shaped teeth, like those seen in modern crocodiles and ancient aquatic reptiles used to snag fish. This “fish trap” is just one of several traits that have fue
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Could Spinosaurus swim? A new fossil with a scimitar-like head crest provides new evidence on the unsettled question. While other spinosaurids had head crests, the newly discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis has a more dramatic protrusion that may have served as a signaling function for potential mates or rivals. It also had interlocking, cone-shaped teeth, like those seen in modern crocodiles and ancient aquatic reptiles used to snag fish. This “fish trap” is just one of several traits that have fue
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When Nat Geo Explorer Dr. Shireen Rahimi set out to find freshwater eels in the rivers of Mo’orea, French Polynesia, she didn’t expect it to take two days of searching and wading through rain-swollen water to finally reach them. Considered sacred on the island, these eels are a signal of a healthy ecosystem where clean, fresh water flows from the mountains to the sea. | National Geographic
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Discovered in 2021 in northern England, the Melsonby Hoard—comprising approximately 900 Iron Age objects—has provided archaeologists with a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Britain before the Roman conquest. Their research reveals communities marked by wealth, skilled craftsmanship, and trade connections across Europe, underscoring the power and social complexity that defined Britain at the time. Unearth the buried treasures of this era: https://on.natgeo.com/48dcj45 | National
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Mount Katmai’s eruption in 1912 remains the most powerful of the 20th century, leaving behind a landscape of ash, fire, and new discovery. 🌋 | National Geographic TV
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From roots to rain-soaked soil, these cubs are discovering their world one paw step at a time 🐾 Watch National Parks USA, on Friday 27th February at 11am, on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK
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With a pseudo-thumb for gripping bamboo and no need to hibernate, giant pandas are unlike most other bears. Explore these five facts to learn what makes them so remarkably adapted to their environment. | National Geographic
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This February, step into the untamed world of Earth’s most powerful predators. As night falls, the big cats come alive, ruling savannas, jungles, and riverbanks with stealth and strength 🦁🐯 Through compelling stories of survival, rivalry, and legacy, experience these apex hunters like never before in a full month of unforgettable shows Big Cat Month begins Sunday 8th February from 8pm, on National Geographic WILD UK | National Geographic UK
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Whale watchers in Madeira captured the astonishing moment orcas took down a pygmy sperm whale. According to newly published research, they may have documented the first known instance of orcas hunting a marine mammal in Madeira, a Portuguese island territory. The remarkable sighting gives scientists a new example of orcas’ complex predator behavior and raises concerns that they might prey on some of the region’s endangered marine mammals. Learn more about what this discovery could mean for Madei
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National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets. Secrets of the Bees premieres Wednesday 1st April from 7pm on National Geographic UK.
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We’re only just starting to understand how important ocean jungles really are. #StepIntoWonder
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Do sharks play? In a new study, scientists observed sharks biting and nudging toys as well as swimming through hoops. In dogs or cats, experts would easily categorize these interactions as "play," but the lack of research into shark cognition and social behaviors makes understanding these findings more complicated. Learn more about the study and why researchers are divided: https://on.natgeo.com/44eC3w3 | National Geographic
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Sharks can be found off the coast of every continent on earth, except for Antarctica—or so we thought. In January 2025, scientists with the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre captured footage of a massive sleeper shark cruising near the South Shetland Islands, in frigid waters long thought to be too cold for shark survival. Sleeper sharks are extremely elusive and rarely seen by scientists, making this unexpected appearance even more intriguing. Learn more about sleeper sharks and the superpo
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Middleton Island, a remote sliver of land in the Gulf of Alaska, was once a U.S. Air Force radar station during the Cold War. Abandoned after just seven years, its crumbling towers and bunkers have since been transformed into one of the world’s most unusual seabird research stations, where scientists study black-legged kittiwakes, puffins, cormorants, and murres, and track how climate change, marine heat waves, and pollution affect seabird populations. | National Geographic
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There's more to fungus than meets the eye. Beneath the surface lies a network of strands that connects vast swaths of forest—the wood wide web. 🍄 | National Geographic TV
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