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Learn About The Work of Four 2019 National Geographic Education Fellows
Hear from four members of the 2019 class of Education Fellows as they share their work and tips for other educators.
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The Okavango Wilderness Project Wraps Up Their 2019 Expedition
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Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: Endemic Birds
Over 200 Endemic Bird Areas have been identified across the world, many of these areas being in the tropics and subtropics. When we talk about endemic bird species, this refers to species of birds restricted to a certain region and they ...
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National Geographic’s Early Career Leadership Program: Seeding the Future Generation of Planetary Leaders
The 19 members of our Early Career Leadership Program convened in Washington D.C. for orientation to kick off their year-long program.
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Protecting 30 Percent of the Planet by 2030 Requires Strong Country Leadership
Last week marked a significant step for protecting biodiversity around the world. Lead negotiators from over 100 countries convened in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss a global strategy to protect nature and wildlife.
Education
Back to School for the 2019 National Geographic Education Fellows
Learn more about members of the 2019 class of Education Fellows, what’s next for their school year and how their fellowship has impacted their work.
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: Migration
As the Southern Hemisphere approaches spring, the north is getting into autumn. This marks an important time for bird migration. Migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south, undertaken by many species of birds. Bird movements include those ...
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Ascension Island Soon to Be the Atlantic Ocean’s Largest Marine Protected Area
The council of Ascension Island, a UK Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, recently announced its support for the designation of a giant marine reserve around Ascension Island. At 440,000 square kilometers, the new reserve will be by far the largest ...
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Back From the Field: The “Sea to Source: Ganges” Expedition Team Members
Hear from the female-led team who recently returned from the first of several international river expeditions to study plastic pollution in one of the world’s most iconic waterways — the Ganges River.
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: Raptors
Raptors are well known as the lords of the skies and are dramatic hunters. Their name is derived from the Latin word raptare, which means to seize. Eeagles, hawks, buzzards, harriers, kites, falcons, vultures and the Secretarybird are found in ...
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Ignite a Spirit of Exploration This Fall at National Geographic
Learn about live events and exhibitions at National Geographic this fall.
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
Sunbirds and spiderhunters are both from the Nectariniidae family, of passerine birds. These birds are characterised by slender, usually downward-curved bills. Sunbirds are known to hover in front of the flowers (just like hummingbirds) or perch on the branches when ...
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National Geographic Society Names Mara Dell Chief Human Resources Officer
The National Geographic Society today announced the appointment of Mara Dell to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, effective Sept. 9, 2019.
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Meet David Quamenn, National Geographic Writer and 2019 Eliza Scidmore Award Recipient
National Geographic Contributing Writer David Quamenn received the 2019 Eliza Scidmore award for his impactful work on the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: August
Thank you to all the photographers that submitted photos of birds with the theme August. Birds are admired for their beauty and their ability to fly and most importantly birds are admired for the role they play in the ecosystem. ...
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Sustainable Land Management is Key to Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change
Today’s UN special report on climate change and the future of land use makes it clear we must transform the way we use land and produce food around the world if there is to be hope of keeping global ...