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WEBNational Geographic’s nonprofit work. National Geographic Society funds the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery, exploration, education and storytelling to ...
World War I facts and information - National Geographic
WEBApr 11, 2019 — Aided by the United States, the Allies finally broke through with the Hundred Days Offensive, leading to the military defeat of Germany. The war officially ended at 11:11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 ...
The solar system—facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMar 27, 2019 — Known as natural satellites, they orbit planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and other debris. Among the planets, moons are more common in the outer reaches of the solar system. Mercury and Venus ...
Renewable energy, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBJan 30, 2019 — Hydropower is the world's biggest source of renewable energy by far, with China, Brazil, Canada, the U.S., and Russia the leading hydropower producers. While hydropower is theoretically a clean ...
What are the effects of global warming? - National Geographic
WEBFeb 14, 2024 — One of the most concerning impacts of global warming is the effect warmer temperatures will have on Earth's polar regions and mountain glaciers. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the ...
Orcas (Killer whales) - National Geographic
WEBOrcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful predators. They're immediately recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white coloring. Smart and ...
Capybara Facts - National Geographic
WEBLike beavers, capybaras are strong swimmers. Their pig-shaped bodies are adapted for life in bodies of water found in forests, seasonally flooded savannas, and wetlands. Their toes are partially ...
Penguins, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBColony. Average Life Span: 15-20 years. Size: 16-45 inches. Weight: 2-88 pounds. Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. Some island-dwellers can be found ...
Everything to know about Grand Canyon National Park
WEBMar 15, 2019 — Size: 1.2 million acres (4,856.23 sq km) Annual Visitors: 6.2 million. Visitor Centers: South Rim, North Rim. Entrance Fees: $30 per vehicle; $15 per individual. Imagine the Grand Canyon with no ...
Snakes, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBSnakes have several other ways to detect a snack. Openings called pit holes in front of their eyes sense the heat given off by warm-blooded prey. And bones in their lower jaws pick up vibrations ...