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Good Nature Features The long and short of animal longevity and amazing krill |
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Nature in the News Ancient geckos found in amber and koalas facing extinction |
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Nature Person of the Month Alexandra Cousteau carries on her family's conservation legacy |
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Eco-Travel Gear The latest in great travel gear |
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Nature Travelers Library This month's selections feature birds and bird adventures |
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Ask a Naturalist Polar bears are white of course--or are they? The answer may surprise you |
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Nature Quiz Test your knowledge of the amazing natural world |
Kings of Longevity
In the animal kingdom, a "lifetime" is a relative term. Some creatures wander the earth for hundreds of years while others are lucky if they last 24 hours. Our September feature looks at the long and short of animal longevity along with a new surprises, such as recent data on the lives of giant squid. Who wears the crown as the elder statesman of the animal kingdom? Read on to find out!
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Krill: Keystone of the Antarctic
They are no bigger than your pinky and yet the fate of entire eco-systems depend on these tiny crustaceans. Residing at the very low end of the food chain, krill are vital to everything from small fish to blue whales. A new series of threats--including overfishing by man--pose a serious risk to the delicate balance of the Antarctic.
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World Travel Game
Think you know where in the world you are? Try our fun travel game that quizzes your knowledge on notable places in the world, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to the capital of American Samoa. A few of our staff members have been able to reach level 12, can you?
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