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Charlotte, the 'virgin birth' stingray, has a disease
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Why are orcas ramming boats? They might just be bored teenagers

Secrets of the Octopus

Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
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These Algerian communities live in the Saharan sand seas
This German city doesn’t exist, according to a conspiracy theory
This German city doesn’t exist, according to a conspiracy theory
The best way to experience Slovenian cuisine? On two wheels
The best way to experience Slovenian cuisine? On two wheels
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Flying taxis may be landing soon. Here's what to know

June 2024 Issue

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These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new way
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
What rising temps in the Gulf of Maine mean for wildlife
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
When a people's stories are at risk, who steps in to save them?
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
He’s called ‘omacha,’ a dolphin that transforms into a man. Why?
Why are vitamins named after letters?
Why are vitamins named after letters?

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