# ![@NatGeo Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::17471979.png) @NatGeo National Geographic

National Geographic posts on X about in the, history, sea, the world the most. They currently have [----------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[countries](/list/countries)  15.29% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  4.26% [finance](/list/finance)  2.26% [stocks](/list/stocks)  0.75% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  0.75% [financial services](/list/financial-services)  0.25% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.25% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  0.25% [musicians](/list/musicians)  0.25% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.25%

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[in the](/topic/in-the) 15.54%, [history](/topic/history) 5.26%, [sea](/topic/sea) 5.01%, [the world](/topic/the-world) 3.76%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.01%, [fish](/topic/fish) 2.76%, [animals](/topic/animals) 2.51%, [science](/topic/science) 2.51%, [water](/topic/water) 2.26%, [china](/topic/china) 2.26%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2017/09-10/history-martin-luther-religious-revolution/)  2017-11-03T12:00Z 27.7M followers, 2M engagements


"Can bonobos use their imagination National Geographic In a series of tea party-like experiments a bonobo was able to identify imaginary juice and grapes"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/bonobos-imagination-make-believe-study)  2026-02-06T19:51Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"What hurricane categories tell usand dont tell usabout storms Hurricane categories ranked one through five dont tell the whole story. Heres what really matters"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/hurricane-categories-do-not-tell-the-whole-story-see-what-matters)  2021-09-24T15:16Z 27.7M followers, 1.8M engagements


"Meet the Man Who Started the Illuminati How did a Bavarian professor end up creating a group that would be at the center of two centuries of conspiracy theories"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/profile-adam-weishaupt-illuminati-secret-society)  2023-07-28T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 5.9M engagements


"Ball Lightning May Be All in Your Head The mysterious floating orbs might simply be hallucinations caused by brains overstimulated by magnetism a new study suggests"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/5/100514-science-ball-lightning-hallucinations-magnetic-fields/)  2010-05-15T11:05Z 27.7M followers, 1.8M engagements


"What is the multiverseand is there any evidence it really exists Scientists can only see so far before they run into the edge of the universe. Will we ever know if anything lies beyond"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/what-is-the-multiverse)  2023-03-13T10:00Z 27.7M followers, 705.3K engagements


"Watch how orcas sank yet another boat off the coast of Portugal National Geographic Experts speculate that orcas may be playing when they ram boats so hard they sinka phenomenon thats mostly been documented in this region"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/watch-orcas-killer-whales-sink-boat)  2025-09-26T02:41Z 27.7M followers, 37.9K engagements


"These orcas have mastered wave washing. Its spine-tingling to watch. National Geographic Using a technique passed down through generations these orcas have mastered huntingon ice"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-up-close-wave-washing-killer-whales)  2026-02-11T20:45Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"Watch this fungus control a robot Biohybrid robots that are part fungi and part computer convert fungal electrical signals into digital commands a promising advance in building more sustainable robots"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/fungi-oyster-mushroom-robot-technology)  2024-08-28T18:04Z 27.7M followers, 439.4K engagements


"Ball lightning: weird mysterious perplexing and deadly The strange phenomenon of ball lightning appears during thunderstorms and has been known to break through windows with nasty results"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/weather/reference/ball-lightning/)  2019-03-05T19:19Z 27.7M followers, 1.8M engagements


"The first-place-winning video in Nikons Small World in Motion Competition [----] documents the self-pollination of a thymeleaf speedwell flower. Filming at 5X magnification winner Jay McClellan used a custom-built motion-control system to capture the flower. https://on.natgeo.com/4jMSUwn https://on.natgeo.com/4jMSUwn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2012162927969681541)  2026-01-16T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 154.1K engagements


"The history of the Confederate flag National Geographic It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the Confederate flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious Southern heritage"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-confederate-battle-flag-became-symbol-racism)  2021-10-01T20:56Z 27.7M followers, 1.6M engagements


"The mechanical wonder that powered Versailless fountains A revolutionary 17th-century machine pumped water from Paris to the royal palace"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-mechanical-wonder-that-powered-versailles-fountains)  2020-08-20T10:00Z 27.7M followers, 263.4K engagements


"Eating Slugs Can Cause ParalysisHere's Why National Geographic Hint: A brain-infesting worm carried by gastropods is spreading around the world"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dont-eat-slugs-snails-rat-lungworm-brain-parasite-health-science)  2022-07-15T17:12Z 27.7M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Illegal to be ugly The history behind one of Americas cruelest laws For nearly a century so-called ugly laws banned people with visible disabilities and diseases from public spaces revealing societys harsh standards of beauty and the impact on those who didnt meet them"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-ugly-laws-america-disability)  2024-08-09T17:59Z 27.7M followers, 353.2K engagements


"Orcas are ramming boats again and scientists now think its a game National Geographic Experts say the whales seem to learn to play with boats from a young age. "Believe me: if they wanted to sink the boats they'd be sinking the boat.""  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/orcas-killer-whales-ramming-boats-spain-cultural-behavior)  2025-09-06T00:01Z 27.7M followers, 144.8K engagements


"Devonian Period and Why Its Known as the Age of Fishes Learn about Earths Devonian Period and prehistoric life"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/prehistoric-world/devonian/)  2017-12-18T22:44Z 27.7M followers, 2.5M engagements


"How [--] Million Pounds of Rotting Flesh Helps the Serengeti National Geographic The thousands of wildebeest that die during their yearly migration are a critical ecosystem resource"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/wildebeest-serengeti-migration-carcasses)  2023-07-15T16:49Z 27.7M followers, 57.4K engagements


"It's nearly invisible and deceptively thinblack ice causes thousands of accidents each year. Understanding why this clear frictionless ice develops and where it tends to hide could make the difference between a safe trip and a sudden fall. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/4rxLlfB https://on.natgeo.com/4rxLlfB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2019773073465991485)  2026-02-06T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 64.1K engagements


"Why this once isolated tribe took up cell phones and social media Indigenous peoples in the Amazon are using modern technology to defend their landand their way of life. We want the world to see us so they can help us"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/amazon-tribe-javari-valley-brazil)  2023-12-07T12:00Z 27.7M followers, 84.6K engagements


"Inside the quest to build the ultimate nonalcoholic beer National Geographic Scientists in Belgiumthat celebrated bastion of ancient beer cultureare harnessing genetic breakthroughs and machine learning to reimagine how great booze gets built. Heres how their revelations in the lab could transform the global beer industry"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/non-alcoholic-beer-na-yeast-brew)  2026-02-11T22:16Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Seafood May Be Gone by [----] Study Says National Geographic "Biodiversity is a finite resource" one expert says"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/seafood-biodiversity)  2024-10-25T17:40Z 27.7M followers, 509.7K engagements


"Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon actually in Babylon National Geographic The true location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon remains an unsolved mystery but the latest research suggests looking in a different place"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2020/07-08/know-where-7-wonders-ancient-world-except-one-hanging-gardens-babylon/)  2021-06-29T15:00Z 27.7M followers, 855.4K engagements


"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/people-and-culture/food/the-plate/2015/03/04/feeding-the-troops/)  2019-02-12T20:26Z 27.7M followers, 3.5M engagements


"Coldest Known Temperature on Earth Recorded in Antarctica Its a place where Earth is so close to its limit its almost like another planet"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/06/coldest-place-earth-measured-temperature-antarctica-science/)  2018-06-27T15:34Z 27.7M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Our solar system: The sun information and facts National Geographic Learn more about the life-giving star at the center of our solar system"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/the-sun/)  2019-12-21T21:00Z 27.7M followers, 783.6K engagements


"African lion facts and photos How much do lions eat When do they begin to roar Find out how many pounds of meat they devour how loud their roars can be and whether they are endangered"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-lion)  2024-09-13T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 5.4M engagements


"Pictures of Jakarta Indonesia Rising Seas Flooding and Sinking Jakarta Indonesia is sinking below sea level thanks to a perfect storm of illegal water pumping rising water and climate change"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/130723-jakarta-indonesia-flooding-sea-level-rise-sinking-disasters)  2017-12-22T16:30Z 27.7M followers, 615.4K engagements


"Why beavers were parachuted into the Idaho wilderness [--] years ago National Geographic The traditional way of relocating nuisance beavers in the 1940s wasnt working. To increase the survival rate one conservation officer turned toyesparachutes"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-beavers-were-parachuted-into-the-idaho-wilderness)  2025-10-23T09:15Z 27.7M followers, 54.1K engagements


"Groundbreaking effort launched to decode whale language National Geographic With artificial intelligence and painstaking study of sperm whales scientists hope to understand what these aliens of the deep are talking about"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/scientists-plan-to-use-ai-to-try-to-decode-the-language-of-whales)  2021-12-18T18:21Z 27.7M followers, 9M engagements


"Is there a 9th planet out there We may soon find out. National Geographic Starting in [----] the Vera C. Rubin observatory will increase the number of known objects circling the sun by roughly tenfold spotting new comets exotic asteroids from other stars and perhaps even the elusive Planet Nine"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/is-there-a-planet-nine-we-may-find-out-vera-rubin-observatory)  2026-02-11T20:42Z 27.7M followers, 74.8K engagements


"How Joan of Arc Turned the Tide in the Hundred Years War National Geographic Divine voices guided a young girl to lead the French against the English. Burned as a heretic in [----] the Maid of Orleans was both shaped and destroyed by the religious fervor and politics"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2017/03-04/joan-of-arc-warrior-heretic-saint-martyr/)  2019-04-08T17:53Z 27.7M followers, 921.6K engagements


"King Tut Was Disabled Malarial and Inbred DNA Shows National Geographic The "frail boy" needed a cane to walk had history's earliest genetically proven case of malaria and was sired by siblings says a new DNA study of King Tut and relatives"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/100216-king-tut-malaria-bones-inbred-tutankhamun)  2026-02-13T18:12Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Is There a Dark Side to Those Adorable Bento Boxes National Geographic Panda-shaped rice balls. A nori-whiskered Hello Kitty. Creatures made from hard-boiled eggs. When prepared for schoolchildren praiseworthy bento boxes"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/is-there-a-dark-side-to-those-adorable-bento-boxes)  2025-06-30T16:42Z 27.7M followers, 1.6M engagements


"The average person eats thousands of plastic particles every year study finds Though abundant in water air and common foods its unclear how it might affect our health"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/you-eat-thousands-of-bits-of-plastic-every-year/)  2019-06-05T19:10Z 27.7M followers, 385.3K engagements


"In a World of Warming Seas Feather Stars Might be Winners National Geographic The mesmerizing animals appear to be thriving even as coral reefs suffer"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/08/feather-stars-winners-coral-reef-animals)  2018-08-25T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 501.5K engagements


"Charlemagnes DNA and Our Universal Royalty Nobody in my past was hugely famous at least that I know of. I vaguely recall that an ancestor of mine who shipped over on the Mayflower distinguished himself by falling out of the ship and having to get fished out of the water. He might be notable I guess but hardly famous"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2013/05/07/charlemagnes-dna-and-our-universal-royalty/)  2013-05-07T05:00Z 27.7M followers, 2.1M engagements


"Ocelot National Geographic National Geographic Discover more about this gorgeous cat. Learn how these efficient predators make short work of their unfortunate prey"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/o/ocelot)  2020-02-09T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 67.3K engagements


"Paleo Profile: The Oldest Chameleon National Geographic Amber gives us a detailed look at the oldest chameleon yet found"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/paleo-profile-the-oldest-chameleon)  2025-08-17T21:00Z 27.7M followers, 420.2K engagements


"Hungry sea sponges feast on fossils atop an extinct underwater volcano National Geographic In the Arctic Ocean scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem where food appeared to be nearly nonexistent"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/arctic-sponges-eat-fossils-for-dinner)  2026-02-11T11:12Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"Saharan dust plumes are a crucial part of Earths biology and climate The Saharan dust plume is a supersized version of ones that cross the Atlantic all the time ferrying particles that irritate lungs but also fertilize plant and ocean life"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/06/concerned-saharan-dust-plume-crucial-to-ecosystem/)  2020-06-30T17:43Z 27.7M followers, 822.1K engagements


"How knitting may be rewiring your brain National Geographic Grandma hobbies like knitting are making a comeback among Gen Zbut its not just for nostalgia. Neuroscience shows these tactile pastimes may help preserve brain health as we age"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/grannycore-knitting-hobbies-brain-health)  2026-02-08T02:55Z 27.7M followers, 10.2K engagements


"Gigantic new locust swarms hit East Africa threatening millions with hunger National Geographic New invasions are hitting just as growing season gets underway threatening millions with hunger"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/gigantic-locust-swarms-hit-east-africa)  2022-03-04T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Child Mummy Found With Oldest Known Smallpox Virus National Geographic The most terrible of all the ministers of death may have started afflicting humans in the 1500s altering our understanding of the disease"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/12/mummies-smallpox-virus-dna-lithuania-health-science/)  2020-08-10T15:00Z 27.7M followers, 1.8M engagements


"Learn About a Lost City Discovered in the Honduran Rain Forest National Geographic In search for legendary City of the Monkey God explorers find the untouched ruins of a vanished culture"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/150302-honduras-lost-city-monkey-god-maya-ancient-archaeology)  2026-02-12T08:24Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Now we know how tabby cats get their stripes A close look at feline embryos reveals the surprising start to this distinctive pattern on domestic cats"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/how-tabby-cats-get-their-stripes)  2021-09-08T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 133.6K engagements


"Whale Shark National Geographic National Geographic Get your arms around the largest fish in the seawhale sharks weigh in at up to [--] tons. Find out what tiny creatures keep these gentle giants alive"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/whale-shark)  2025-07-25T22:14Z 27.7M followers, 14.8K engagements


"What actually killed the dinosaurs Volcanic clues heat up debate. Two studies agree that ancient eruptions likely played a supporting role in the mass extinction. But the devil is still in the details"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/02/what-actually-killed-dinosaurs-volcanoes-heat-up-debate/)  2019-02-21T19:02Z 27.7M followers, 2.9M engagements


"Last day of the dinosaurs reign captured in stunning detail Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planets most catastrophic events"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/09/last-day-dinosaurs-reign-captured-stunning-detail/)  2019-09-09T19:00Z 27.7M followers, 2.9M engagements


"What If the Biggest Solar Storm on Record Happened Today If this solar cycle produces a flare like the [----] Carrington Event we may face trillions in damages and year-long blackouts experts say"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/110302-solar-flares-sun-storms-earth-danger-carrington-event-science)  2011-03-04T10:05Z 27.7M followers, 772.2K engagements


"Hebrew wasnt spoken for [----] years. Heres how it was revived. The religious language that lay dormant for millennia is now global used by millions of people around the worldincluding in China"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/hebrew-wasnt-spoken-for-2000-years-heres-how-it-was-revived)  2023-05-11T14:46Z 27.7M followers, 11.8K engagements


"Puijila the walking seal a beautiful transitional fossil Puijla is a transitional fossil. It gives us a glimpse at the earliest stages of seal evolution before they had flippers"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2009/04/22/puijila-the-walking-seal-a-beautiful-transitional-fossil/)  2009-04-22T13:00Z 27.7M followers, 407.2K engagements


"This is your sign to take a scroll and stretch breakjust like this polar bear on the west coast of the Hudson Bay 🐻❄"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2012933001785626903)  2026-01-18T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 85.5K engagements


"This video of Volvox algae moving around a droplet of water in the middle of a Japanese [--] yen coin was shot at 50x magnification. Explore more microscopic storytelling from Nikon's [----] Small World in Motion competition: https://on.natgeo.com/4r9QVEO https://on.natgeo.com/4r9QVEO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2014744938953502864)  2026-01-23T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 125.4K engagements


"In a Norwegian fjord north of the Arctic Circle a humpback whale's tail breaking the water turns an already beautiful shot into something truly exquisite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2015832102718046674)  2026-01-26T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 62.2K engagements


"A quiet yard can quickly become more active once you find the right bird feeders. Experts share how intentional choicessuch as when to offer food and where to place feederscan help attract specific species while keeping your backyard feeding safe and healthy 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/4sUXz3n https://on.natgeo.com/4sUXz3n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2016239789813498302)  2026-01-27T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 77.4K engagements


"In this image from our archive winter creates a landscape of frosty perfection in the High Peaks region of Adirondack Park New York"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2017266583874285724)  2026-01-30T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 49.4K engagements


"The mystery of dark matter has puzzled experts for years but a new study provides the highest-resolution map of the invisible material to date. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope scientists may finally begin to determine exactly what this unusual substance is. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/4tnClM3 https://on.natgeo.com/4tnClM3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2017598745571913732)  2026-01-31T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 96.2K engagements


"Tales of people moving through the world unseen have been told for millenniabut could invisibility become real Research suggests invisibility cloaks are theoretically possible. Now scientists must figure out how to engineer the material to make it happen. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/4aoerrZ https://on.natgeo.com/4aoerrZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2018776507049500805)  2026-02-03T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 80.3K engagements


"Each winter hundreds of thousands of purple crow butterflies migrate south across Taiwan gathering in secluded valleys before laying their eggs in the spring. But as temperatures rise and weather patterns change this rare migration could be at risk. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/4aBfqFi https://on.natgeo.com/4aBfqFi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2020996133313499209)  2026-02-09T23:00Z 27.7M followers, 65.6K engagements


"This video of cornflower root hairs captured by Wim van Egmond shows the single-cell extensions on the cornflower's roots. See more from the microscopic world: https://on.natgeo.com/4qyGUQR https://on.natgeo.com/4qyGUQR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2021630309805019285)  2026-02-11T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 99.6K engagements


"Some Monkeys Have Blue TesticlesHere's Why National Geographic Several African primateslike vervets and mandrillssport vibrant colors for a very specific reason"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/09/primates-monkeys-blue-scrota-genitalia/)  2021-01-25T00:35Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"The vampire squid is a garbage-eater that collects raining rubbish with living fishing lines National Geographic In [----] an article in Rolling Stone likened the investment bank Goldman Sachs to a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.The creature it was referring to does exist its not a true squid but one of their close relatives. But"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-vampire-squid-is-a-garbage-eater-that-collects-raining-rubbish-with-living-fishing-lines)  2026-01-31T16:30Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Scientists raid DNA to explore Vikings genetic roots National Geographic While our modern ideas of these ancient seafarers paint a very homogenous picture their reality was decidedly diverse"  
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"Humans Were Born to Run Fossil Study Suggests Humans started to jog around two million years ago according to fossil evidence of some distinctive features of the modern human body"  
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"Hernn Corts conquers the Aztec Empire National Geographic The Aztec outnumbered the Spanish but that didn't stop Hernan Cortes from seizing Tenochtitlan the Aztec capital in 1521"  
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"Goliath birdeater facts National Geographic The biggest spiders on the planet Goliath birdeaters can grow to be the size of a dinner plate"  
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"New clues may explain the mysterious origins of the Falklands wolf Charcoal bones and tools suggest Indigenous seafarers inhabited the Falklands. Its possible they may have brought their canine companions along"  
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"What caused Strasbourgs dancing plague of [----] National Geographic Mass hysteria Ergot poisoning Or just despair Heres why what started as one womans dance spiraled into one of historys strangest outbreaks"  
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"Khara Khoto Article Black City Information Alashan Plateau Facts -- National Geographic Read a iNational Geographic/i magazine article about Khara Khoto and get information facts and more about the Alashan Plateau"  
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"Plate Tectonics Information and Facts National Geographic National Geographic Learn about how plates move and their impact on the Earth's surface"  
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"Get Facts on the Early Human Ancestor Lucy National Geographic Get the basics on the first known Australopithecus afarensis why she's important how a pop song provided her name and whether she's really the mother of Lucy's baby"  
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"Q&A: The First-Ever Expedition to Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell" National Geographic Go along with explorer George Kourounis as he becomes the first person known to venture into Turkmenistan's fiery gas-fueled Darvaza Crater"  
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"Cixi the controversial empress dowager who modernized China National Geographic After Cixi seized power the brilliant queen regent of China never let it go and guided her people into the 20th century"  
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"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
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"Ancient DNA reveals complex migrations of the first Americans Newly sequenced Native genomes showcase a wealth of surprises from previously unknown populations to unique high-altitude adaptations"  
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"Faroe Island Whaling a 1000-Year Tradition Comes Under Renewed Fire National Geographic A recent campaign spearheaded by Sea Shepherd seeks to end a thousand-year whaling tradition in the Faroe Islands"  
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"A remote Pacific island is attracting supersized sharks. Scientists want to know why. Off Norfolk Island in the South Pacific tiger sharks grow an average of two feet longer than those on the Great Barrier Reef. Weve only started unraveling the mystery"  
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"This Snake Pretends to Be a Spiderand Catches a Bird National Geographic Scientists who filmed the rare spider-tailed viper in the wild have unlocked the secret of its bizarre tail"  
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"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
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"Why Plutos Moons Turned William Shatner Into a Sad Volcano Nearly two years ago I called William Shatner and wrecked his day. At least one can surmise as much based on how the actor responded to the news that his favored name for one of Plutos two new moons hadnt been selected: What Thats impossible Im going to lead a revolt Shatner told me. It"  
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"Why isn't Washington D.C. a state It started with a drunken mob. National Geographic The movement for D.C. statehood just won a historic vote. Here's why Washingtonians have fought for representation for more than [---] years"  
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"Pictures: New Purple Crab Species Found National Geographic Four new species of colorful crustaceans have been discovered in the Philippines a recent study says"  
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"Franz Mesmer's hypnotic health craze National Geographic In 18th-century Vienna and Paris mesmerism was all the rage with Marie Antoinette among its followersbut its success aroused skeptics including Benjamin Franklin"  
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"Why do moths love lamps so much Like a moth to a flame er lamp insects are drawn to bright lights because they confuse the animals navigational systems"  
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"Why a Swordfishs Sword Doesnt Break National Geographic Scientists uncover what makes the powerful fish's sword so strong"  
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"Saudi Arabia's Great Thirst National Geographic National Geographic The Saudi Kingdom has drawn down about four-fifths of its fossil aquifer for unsustainable agriculture paid for with oil revenues"  
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"Stick Insects Have Mimicked Plants Since Age of Dinosaurs National Geographic Stick insects camouflaged themselves to look like leaves way back in the days of the dinosaurs"  
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"520-Million-Year-Old Brains Found in Kerygmachela Fossil National Geographic The new discovery sheds light on the evolution of insect and crustacean nervous systems"  
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"Asian "Fortune-Teller" Spider Found in U.S. for First Time National Geographic Nephila clavata a large orb-weaving arachnid has taken up residence in northern Georgia recent research shows"  
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"How Slavery and African Food Traditions Shaped American Cooking National Geographic A groundswell of researchers many of them African-American are reaching back to a painful period to show the ways slaves and their descendants influenced American cuisine"  
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"Spiders facts and information National Geographic There are over [-----] known species of spiders and scientists say there are likely twice that many that haven't been found. Learn about the critical roles spiders play"  
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"The Mystery of the Sea Unicorn National Geographic In [----] the English explorer Martin Frobisher led an expedition of [---] men to the northern reaches of Canada in search of a passage to India and a fortune in gold. As they surveyed the islands near the coast they came across something Frobisher could never have anticipated: a unicorn fish. Upon another small island"  
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"These [--] samurai women were heroes of shogun era Japan For hundreds of years Japan was a warrior state. These women were among the countrys fiercest"  
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"The 5000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon National Geographic Ancient Hebrew texts and Egyptian tomb paintings reveal the origins of our favorite summertime fruit"  
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"The surprising way doomscrolling rewires your brain National Geographic Experts say graphic images nonstop outrage and the 24/7 negative news cycle dont just upset usthey alter our stress response and harm mental health"  
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"Susan B. Anthony fought for womens suffrage in the face of ridicule National Geographic This leading suffragist devoted her life to the movement but never got to votelegally at least"  
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"Electric Eel National Geographic National Geographic Discover the shocking power of an eel that can unleash over [---] volts. See how these air breathers survive in the waters of the Amazon basin"  
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"Standing Tall: Egypts Great Pyramids Pharaohs Khufu Khafre and Menkaure built their massive tombs to last. For more than [----] years the Pyramids of Giza continue to amaze while holding on to their many secrets"  
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"Borneo Wildlife Adventure Tour & Safari National Geographic Expeditions [--] Days / [--] Nights"  
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"Ancient Egyptian 'head cone mystery' solved by archaeologists National Geographic Researchers have long speculated about the purpose and meaning of pointy head cones depicted in Egyptian art. Now theyve actually found the real thing"  
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"Scientists Try to Crack Stonehenges Prehistoric Puzzles Read about Stonehenge and the ongoing efforts to understand who built it and why"  
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"Humans are no longer the only primates that go through menopause National Geographic New evidence shows chimpanzees experience the hormonal shift but what they do afterward remains a question of interest"  
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"Life goes on at Chernobyl [--] years after the worlds worst nuclear accident National Geographic Although there were mass evacuations following the radioactive catastrophe Chernobyl never fully emptied of people"  
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"Most Captive-Born Predators Die If Released Captive-Born-Predators-Die-If-Released"  
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"Aokigahara: An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide Photographer Tomasz Lazar asks us to envision the final walk of those who have died in Aokigahara forestas well as the spirits that remain"  
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"The real history of Yasuke Japans first Black samurai Yasukes remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunagas forces where he became one of Japans most intriguing figures"  
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"What are the ancient origins of your zodiac sign National Geographic Astrology has shaped civilizations for centuries from Babylonian priests to Roman emperors and continues to provide guidance for younger generations seeking clarity today"  
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"The Bite of the Bear-Dog National Geographic Between [--] and [--] million years ago just outside of where the city of Lisbon Portugal sits today there lived a unique mix of mammals which would have seemed both strange and familiar. From bones and footprints left in fossilized feces paleontologists have found that rhinoceros deer horses antelope and elephants browsed and grazed in"  
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"The Galapagos penguin one of the worlds rarest sees a glimmer of hope Biologists created a unique method to boost numbers of the tropical birdand it seems to be working"  
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"Why Shroud of Turin's Secrets Continue to Elude Science National Geographic As the venerated relic goes on public exhibition its origin remains a mystery wrapped in an enigma"  
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"Step inside the factory where the NFLs footballs are made National Geographic Few have seen inside Wilsons facility where dozens of expert craftspeople meticulously put together a product whose design hasnt changed for about a century"  
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"African lion attacks pangolin in extremely rare video National Geographic Watch what happens when a top predator attempts to sink its teeth into an impenetrable ball of scales"  
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"Just Keep Swimming Nat Geo Photo of the Day National Geographic Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas swim in tight formation in this image from our photography archives"  
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"Meet the Chocolate Chip Starfish and Its Unusual Relatives National Geographic Super gooey slime stars and a predatory monster starfish from Antarctica are among natures most fascinating invertebrates"  
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"A 50-day voyage to the kingdom of ice National Geographic National Geographic joined an expedition to understand the mysterious creatures of the ice-locked southern continent"  
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"This ancient human may be the root of the Homo sapiens family tree National Geographic New fossils unearthed in Morocco could help solve the mystery of how Homo sapiens diverged from other ancient humans like Neanderthals"  
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"Queen Ants Bees and Termites Bury Their DeadHere's Why National Geographic Even the royals of the insect world will become undertakers to protect their colonies"  
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"Clean Water Crisis Facts and Information Learn more about the way we as a global community think about and use freshwater resources"  
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"The Call of the Terror Bird National Geographic When you think of a scary dinosaur what comes to mind The agile sickle-clawed Utahraptor A towering Tyrannosaurus Something as alien as the croc-snouted sail-backed Spinosaurus perhaps Books and museum halls are well-stocked with such Mesozoic nightmares but scary dinosaurs have also stalked the land in the days after the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. Theres an"  
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"Arctic summer sea ice could be gone by as early as [----] By the time a toddler graduates from high school summer sea ice in the high North could be a thing of the past"  
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"Green Iguana National Geographic National Geographic Learn why this familiar reptile is called "chicken of the trees" in Central America. Find out more about the largest lizard in the Americas"  
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"You dont just need more fiberyou need different types experts say National Geographic From oats to beans to chicory root each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber diversity shapes the microbiomeand why more isnt always better"  
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"How Christmas has evolved over centuries National Geographic People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December [--]. Heres whyand the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus"  
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"Pumas came back to Patagoniaand met penguins. What happened next surprised scientists. National Geographic A natural experiment in a national park in Patagonia shows how the return of a large predator can reshape an ecosystem"  
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"Coral Reefs National Geographic Coral Reefs Pictures Wallpapers Downloads -- National Geographic"  
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"The history behind U.S. birthright citizenship In the decades before the 14th Amendment how did the new nation wrestle with questions of blood and birthright"  
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"Dumbo Octopus Facts National Geographic The Dumbo octopus is known as the cutest octopus in the world because of its pudgy shape and fins that look like gigantic ears"  
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"The truth behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi Japans greatest samurai National Geographic Miyamoto Musashis duels made him a legend. His writings made him immortal. Heres what history can (and can't) confirm about the man behind the myth"  
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"The History of Roller Skating National Geographic Invented in the 1700s roller skates became a huge fad after an [----] innovation made them easier to control. It sparked the first (of many) skating crazes"  
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"Could Pablo Escobar's escaped hippos help the environment National Geographic Colombia's "cocaine hippos" are making waves in their new home but whether that's a good thing or not depends on who you ask"  
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"The sharp eyes of Anomalocaris a top predator that lived half a billion years ago National Geographic Before killer whales and polar bears before sharks and tyrannosaurs the worlds top predator was probably a bizarre animal called Anomalocaris. It lived in the Cambrian period over half a billion years ago when life was confined to the seas and animals took on bizarre shapes that havent been seen since. Many scientists believe that"  
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"New pygmy seahorse discovered first of its kind in Africa Its like finding a kangaroo in Norway says a researcher of the new species of lentil-size fish found [----] miles from its nearest cousins"  
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"An early rabbit-sized elephant relative from Morocco Parts of the skull including the upper jaws (maxillae) of Eritherium azzouzorum as seen from the front (top) and below (bottom). From Gheerbrant (2009). Yesterday I blogged about the [--] million year old elephantimorph Eritreum a creature that stood only about four feet high at the shoulder but there were once even smaller proboscideans. About"  
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"The history of American jack-o-lanterns Celtic rituals tricks of nature and deals with the devil have all played a part in creating this iconic symbol of Halloween"  
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"Petra Jordan archaeology and history Built over [----] years ago the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike"  
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"Honey Badger Facts Honey badgers very much care about one thing: finding honey. Tenacious hunters they will even tackle a bees nest if thats what it takes"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/h/honey-badger/)  2019-11-09T23:00Z 27.7M followers, 857.9K engagements


"Harry Houdinis unlikely last act Taking on the occult National Geographic The legendary illusionist spent his final years pulling back the curtain on people who claimed to speak with spirits. It ended with one last death-defying act"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/harry-houdini-skeptic-spirits-mediums-fraud)  2026-02-05T16:00Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"Did Mount Vesuvius ash cloud really transform a brain into glass When an ancient Roman resident of the coastal city Herculaneum was struck down by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius what happened to his brain became a scientific sensation"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/herculaneum-vesuvius-eruption-brain-glass)  2025-03-07T16:12Z 27.7M followers, 12.4M engagements


"The Great Lakes depend on ice. Last winter they barely froze. National Geographic The region comes alive during winter. But both culture and the economy suffer when the cold doesnt come"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/great-lakes-depend-on-winter-ice-low-cover)  2026-02-06T22:34Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Longest Polar Bear Swim Recorded426 Miles Straight A polar bear has swam a record nine days straight covering the distance between Washington D.C. and Boston a new study says"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/110720-polar-bears-global-warming-sea-ice-science-environment)  2011-07-22T16:02Z 27.7M followers, 25K engagements


"Chinas Great Green Wall Fights Expanding Desert Throughout the past [--] years the Earth has lost a third of its arable land to erosion and degradation. Chinas efforts to fight the problem have seen mixed results"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/china-great-green-wall-gobi-tengger-desertification)  2017-04-21T17:33Z 27.7M followers, 52.8K engagements


"Finding Machu Picchu: A Look at Explorer Hiram Bingham A Real-Life Indiana Jones Almost one hundred years ago on July [--] [----] a Yale University history lecturer named Hiram Bingham III climbed to the top of a mountain ridge in Peru and encountered one of the most extraordinary sets of ruins on Earth: Machu Picchu. In his new book Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham a"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/machu-picchu-hiram-bingham)  2010-05-26T08:59Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Who was the real Calamity Jane Historians search for an answer. National Geographic Her exploits became the stuff of legend glamorizing life in the Old West. But Martha Jane Canarys real life story bears little resemblance to the fictional heroine"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/calamity-jane-legend-reality)  2026-02-03T18:42Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"Cats domesticated themselves ancient DNA shows National Geographic A comprehensive survey of cat genes suggests that even after felines wandered into our lives they remained largely unchanged for thousands of years"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/domesticated-cats-dna-genetics-pets-science)  2026-01-11T12:01Z 27.7M followers, 38.3K engagements


"Gila monster facts and information The colorful Gila monster is threatened by increasingly hot and dry weather. Although celebrated as one of Arizonas most recognized animals Gila monsters are physiologically ill adapted for the Sonoran Desert"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/g/gila-monster/)  2018-06-17T21:00Z 27.7M followers, 871.6K engagements


"The Surprisingly Humanlike Ways Animals Feel Pain A hurt rabbit pins back its ears and narrows its eyespart of a grimace scale that tells us how animals feel discomfort"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-science-medical-pain)  2016-12-03T12:00Z 27.7M followers, 31.6K engagements


"Dingo National Geographic National Geographic Follow the trail of this famous candid from Southeast Asia to Australia. Learn the hunting tactics of the successful predator"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/d/dingo/)  2019-09-06T00:19Z 27.7M followers, 445.7K engagements


"Overfishing is threatening queen conchs in the Bahamas National Geographic Without intervention the gray slug that carries a bright shell could disappear from some regions"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/conch-decline-overfishing-the-bahamas)  2022-08-30T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 48.5K engagements


"Mayfly-like chameleon lives mostly as an egg National Geographic Lobards chameleon lives for just a year so only one adult generation is alive at a time"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mayfly-like-chameleon-lives-mostly-as-an-egg)  2021-07-02T15:00Z 27.7M followers, 240.8K engagements


"National Geographic - [---] National Geographic Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2018/01-02/what-is-garum-rome-fish-sauce/)  2019-01-28T22:00Z 27.7M followers, 752.6K engagements


"Mysterious carvings and evidence of human sacrifice uncovered in Shimao Discoveries at the sprawling site have archaeologists rethinking the roots of Chinese civilization"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/08/mysterious-carvings-evidence-human-sacrifice-uncovered-ancient-city-china/)  2020-08-06T18:49Z 27.7M followers, 65.7K engagements


"Cheetah mummies found in Arabian caves provide rare genome from a lost population National Geographic Preserved by dry cool air and darkness the cheetah mummies are offering scientists DNA insights into a lost population and ideas for bringing it back"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/cheetah-mummies-genome-cave-saudi-arabia)  2026-01-16T12:51Z 27.6M followers, [----] engagements


"Why These Dolphins Behead Their Prey National Geographic The grisly behavior is exceptionally rareand may be a cultural phenomenon"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dolphins-catfish-feeding-behavior-animals)  2024-10-31T19:00Z 27.7M followers, 3.3M engagements


"Urgent Effort Aims to Save Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos National Geographic Conservationists have launched an urgent bid to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhino which has a wild population of fewer than 80"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/09/sumatran-rhino-rescue-captive-breeding-endangered-news)  2018-09-24T12:00Z 27.7M followers, 196.4K engagements


"From Angkor Wat to Stonehenge: How Ancient People Moved Mountains National Geographic From temples to pyramids to statues ancient techniques moved giant blocks weighing tons"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/131106-how-ancient-people-moved-huge-structures-archaeology)  2026-01-15T19:45Z 27.7M followers, 175.8K engagements


"5 times the U.S. government revealed secrets it tried to keep hidden National Geographic Some believe the U.S. government is behind the drones in New Jersey. There's no evidence of thatbut the government does have a long history of covert programs"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/us-government-conspiracy-declassified-secrets)  2025-11-19T19:14Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2016/11/grand-canyon-national-parks-interactive-map/)  2017-02-04T13:00Z 27.6M followers, 114.2K engagements


"Maybe Rats Arent to Blame for the Black Death A provocative new study suggests that medieval plagues spread via fleas and lice on people"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/01/rats-plague-black-death-humans-lice-health-science/)  2018-01-15T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 2M engagements


"The murder mystery behind the last great pharaoh Ramesses III National Geographic The royal harem conspiracy was a real-life Game of Thronespitting two sons of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses III against one another in a bid for power"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ramesses-iii-murder-mystery)  2025-09-05T13:00Z 27.7M followers, 159.7K engagements


"Tarot cards dont just tell the future. Heres what they reveal about the past. From its origins in gambling to a canvas for artists and political expression tarot went through one last transformation in the 18th century before its revival as a spiritual tool in the 1970s"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/tarot-cards-history-fortune-telling)  2024-10-17T11:00Z 27.7M followers, 130.3K engagements


"Crocodiles Have Strongest Bite Ever Measured Hands-on Tests Show National Geographic An "extraordinary" new studybased on treacherous hands-on measurementssuggests crocs are "force-generating machines" rivaling T. rex"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/120315-crocodiles-bite-force-erickson-science-plos-one-strongest)  2025-08-11T19:37Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Tiger Salamander National Geographic National Geographic Find out more about North Americas most widely distributed salamanderincluding its mating rituals that bend gender"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/t/tiger-salamander/)  2019-04-10T19:00Z 27.7M followers, 12.2K engagements


"Meet Ea-Nasir a shady ancient merchantand modern meme National Geographic I shall inflict grief on you is just one of the threats irate customers directed at Ea-nir a shady copper merchant who operated in Mesopotamia some [----] years ago"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ea-nasir-copper-merchant-ur)  2025-04-26T02:46Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies National Geographic About [--] Sumatran rhinos in Indonesia are all that remain of the species"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/05/last-sumatran-rhino-malaysia-dies/)  2020-11-16T18:05Z 27.7M followers, 12.6K engagements


"Were these ancient sites built by aliens Heres why some people think so. National Geographic From the Egyptian pyramids to the Nasca (Nazca) Lines these ancient sites are some of the most enigmatic constructions on Earth"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/ancient-sites-built-by-aliens)  2026-01-15T19:45Z 27.7M followers, 175.8K engagements


"The Tower of London has impressedand terrifiedpeople for nearly [----] years National Geographic Built to impress and terrify the Tower was first a fortress in the 1070s and then evolved into a prison for enemies of the crown including Anne Boleyn the Nine Days' Queen and Guy Fawkes"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/the-tower-of-london-has-terrified-people-for-nearly-1000-years)  2026-02-07T14:00Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Arctic Fox National Geographic Read how this hearty mammal changes its appearance to outfox its predators and sneak up on its prey during the Arctic winter and summer"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/a/arctic-fox/)  2018-12-13T23:41Z 27.7M followers, 623.7K engagements


"See the worlds tiniest organisms curl and crawl in these stunning videos National Geographic Nikons Small World in Motion competition offers a unique window into life under a microscope"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/microscopic-video-nikon-small-world-2025)  2026-01-28T15:24Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Smallpox The disease now eradicated was once one of the worlds deadliest"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-diseases/smallpox/)  2017-12-04T22:00Z 27.7M followers, 2.9M engagements


"Dissecting the Killer Walrus Compared to its seal and sea lion cousins the walrus looks like an oddball. Theres a good reason for that. The wrinkly tusked marine mammal is the last surviving member of a pinniped group that proliferated during prehistory but is down to just a single species Odobenus rosmarus. Over the past [--] million years walruses"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dissecting-the-killer-walrus)  2013-01-18T15:22Z 27.7M followers, 215.3K engagements


"Seven Siblings and a Mystery Solved National Geographic When I was a student at Baylor University in the late 2000s I was lucky to work at one of the campus librariesthe Baylor Collection of Political Materialsan archive that contains a treasure trove of old things and forgotten times. For three and a half years I spent countless hours sifting through old letters campaign"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/found-seven-siblings-and-a-mystery-solved)  2026-01-30T23:41Z 27.7M followers, [----] engagements


"The quest to solve dark energy just took an unexpected turn National Geographic Cosmologist Katie Mack breaks down what the latest findings about dark energy mean for our universes future. Either way it wont be happy"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dark-energy-desi-universe-future-end)  2026-02-05T22:11Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"See a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in Florida National Geographic Sixty years ago these freshwater springs and forests were drowned by a 9500-acre reservoir. Could the ecosystem finally be restored"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/florida-rodman-reservoir-ocklawaha-river-springs)  2026-01-19T20:05Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses National Geographic On a Bahamian island in a landlocked lagoon the planets densest collection of seahorses is offering scientists new insights into the secret lives of one of the worlds most mysterious fish"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/seahorse-sweetings-pond-bahamas)  2026-01-15T23:26Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Spray is tossed into the misty air as snowmelt cascades down Woods Creek in California's Kings Canyon National Park"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2010350987127505375)  2026-01-11T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 72.3K engagements


"Coyotes are among the few mammals that practice lifelong monogamy. After a mate dies scientists have documented changes in behavior and brain activity that may help explain how stress and loss affect long-term bonds across species including humans. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/3NaJQFi https://on.natgeo.com/3NaJQFi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2010713376846958801)  2026-01-12T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 122.3K engagements


"The most accurate #PoleToPole review youll hear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2011166358944322023)  2026-01-13T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 46K engagements


"In September [----] NASA announced the discovery of a potential biosignaturea possible sign of lifeon Mars. This isn't the first such claim as scientists have spent decades searching for biosignatures on other planets. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/3YDCaOn https://on.natgeo.com/3YDCaOn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2011845838859891100)  2026-01-15T17:00Z 27.7M followers, 83K engagements


"Mattresses get more attention but choosing the right pillow can be just as important for a good night's sleep. No one pillow works for everyone and the pillow that works best for you will be determined by factors like your sleep position and size. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/3NK8igU https://on.natgeo.com/3NK8igU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2012525315071816039)  2026-01-17T14:00Z 27.7M followers, 85.1K engagements


"Moon dust is one of the moons most stubborn hazards clinging to everything and corroding equipment. After years of testing NASAs electric dust shield which uses electricity to sweep dust off surfaces is now being tested on the lunar surface. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/462n8Wm https://on.natgeo.com/462n8Wm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2013355788618637527)  2026-01-19T21:00Z 27.7M followers, 86.9K engagements


"For people who care deeply about the ocean eating seafood can come with complicated questions. Marine conservationist Christina Hicks explains how she navigates the tension between protecting marine life and depending on it for food. https://on.natgeo.com/49Lc5lE https://on.natgeo.com/49Lc5lE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2014110761593815427)  2026-01-21T23:00Z 27.7M followers, 72.5K engagements


"The Artemis II mission requires some of the largest machinery ever built including the heaviest self-powered vehicle on Earth to transport the [---] million pound crew capsule and rocket to the launch pad. 🔗 https://on.natgeo.com/3LKltxK https://on.natgeo.com/3LKltxK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NatGeo/status/2014427852561604934)  2026-01-22T20:00Z 27.7M followers, 68.2K engagements


"Who was Attila the Hun and his ruthless warriors The Huns pillaged much of Europe and are blamed for the fall of Romebut the archaeological record suggests a less violent legacy"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/people/reference/who-were-ruthless-warriors-behind-attila-hun/)  2019-09-12T18:09Z 27.7M followers, 443.4K engagements


"Drug-filled Mice Airdropped Over Guam to Kill Snakes Dead mice filled with a generic version of Tylenol are being airdropped to kill the invasive brown tree snake U.S. officials say"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/9/100924-science-animals-guam-brown-tree-snakes-mouse-tylenol/)  2010-09-26T13:02Z 27.7M followers, 440.7K engagements


"Exxon Valdez changed the oil industry foreverbut new threats emerge National Geographic Thirty years ago a spill in Alaska shocked the world. Tankers got safer but they're not the only risks"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/03/oil-spills-30-years-after-exxon-valdez/)  2021-02-26T16:00Z 27.7M followers, 256.7K engagements


"Fossil River Dolphin Lived Out at Sea National Geographic The tale of how whales walked into the seas is one of the most celebrated in evolutionary biology. Even our own fossil backstory of arboreal apes that eventually began to walk upright seems relatively unimpressive compared to how little mammals that scampered along the beach on four legs began a transition that would result in"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/fossil-river-dolphin-lived-out-at-sea)  2025-04-07T14:01Z 27.7M followers, 547K engagements


"Traditional Hunting Dogs Are Left to Die En Masse in Spain Animal welfare groups are working to reduce horrific treatment of galgos an ancient Spanish breed"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/spanish-galgo-hunting-dog-killing-welfare)  2016-10-26T11:00Z 27.7M followers, [---] engagements


"National Geographic - [---] Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography cartography and exploration"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/gar/)  2018-10-28T23:35Z 27.7M followers, 24.8K engagements


"King Tut's Beard Is Back With Help From a Little Beeswax National Geographic The beard has twice been knocked off of Tut's iconic gold mask. Now a new high-tech effort has reattached it"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/151217-king-tut-mask-beard-repaired-egypt-archaeology)  2025-11-28T18:50Z 27.7M followers, 24.1K engagements


"Leatherback Sea Turtle National Geographic National Geographic Discover why this massive deep-diving sea turtle that survived the demise of dinosaurs is now struggling to survive the threats of humans"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/l/leatherback-sea-turtle/)  2018-12-14T19:00Z 27.7M followers, 270.7K engagements


"Mega-eruptions Caused Mass Extinction Study Finds National Geographic Eruptions that ripped apart continents in the Triassic also caused mass extinctions says a new study"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/3/130321-triassic-mass-extinction-volcano-paleontology-science/)  2019-10-20T01:51Z 27.7M followers, 1.1M engagements


"Earth Spun Faster in [----] Due to Ocean Current National Geographic A slower Antarctic current possibly linked to El Nio made our planet spin slightly faster in November [----] a new study suggests"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/120222-earth-spin-faster-time-oceans-el-nino-science)  2021-04-06T00:16Z 27.7M followers, 163.8K engagements


"On the Galapagos The Betrayal of Judas Goats Once a year usually on a long drive around Labor Day I catch up on the old podcasts"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/onward/2014/09/02/on-the-galapagos-the-betrayal-of-judas-goats/)  2014-09-02T14:55Z 27.7M followers, 440.7K engagements


"First Extinct-Animal Clone Created National Geographic An extinct animal has been resurrected by cloning for the first timethough the clone died minutes after birth"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-bucardo-pyrenean-ibex-deextinction-cloning)  2023-04-01T14:15Z 27.7M followers, 524K engagements


"Leafy Sea Dragon National Geographic National Geographic Think thats just seaweed Look again. Leafy sea dragons are some of the best-camouflaged creatures on the planet. Find out how these cunning critters blend in"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/l/leafy-sea-dragon/)  2018-11-19T00:45Z 27.7M followers, 243.8K engagements


"The deadly history of ammonium nitrate the explosive linked to the Beirut blast National Geographic A deep-dive into the chemistry and legacy of the compound offers clues into what sparked Lebanons catastrophe"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/08/deadly-history-ammonium-nitrate-explosive-linked-to-beirut-blast/)  2020-10-21T15:04Z 27.7M followers, 106.2K engagements


"American Goldfinch National Geographic This brightly colored bird is a regular visitor at backyard seed feeders. Learn more about the American goldfinch"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/a/american-goldfinch)  2019-10-13T19:00Z 27.7M followers, 26.2K engagements


"Discovery Points to Earlier Arrival of First Americans National Geographic A sinkhole in Floridas Aucilla River is an archaeological gold mine that offers a rare glimpse of life in ancient America"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/160513-first-americans-clovis-mastodon-florida-page-ladson)  2026-02-11T15:22Z 27.7M followers, [--] engagements


"Ancient Petra Jordans Lost Oasis In the early 1800s a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra the ancient oasis whose location had been a closely guarded secret for centuries"  
[X Link](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2016/01-02/petra/)  2020-08-14T15:00Z 27.7M followers, 1.4M engagements

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