It has been famously said that it is impossible to avoid thinking of a pink elephant once you’ve been told, “Don’t think of a pink elephant!” Naturally, I’m thinking of one right now; a large, cotton candy colored pachyderm with robust thighs and tiny legs that terminate into an ice-cream cone point. What can I...
Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way to listen to National Geographic Weekend on radio, or listen below! Hour 1 Adventurer Tim Cope rowed from Lake Baikal to the Arctic,...
Birds do it. Bees do it. Butterflies and chimpanzees do it. These animals and many others self-medicate, using plants and other surprising materials to improve not only their own health but also the health of their offspring. A video of capuchin monkeys at the Edinburgh Zoo shows them rubbing onions and limes on their skin and into...
Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way to listen to National Geographic Weekend! HOUR 1 Most people who see a dog misbehave see a poorly trained...