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EARTH MONTH 2026
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- WONDER LESSONS: DAY 1
Learn to identify oak trees
National Geographic's Wonder Lessons will teach you how to navigate the stars, spot cloud types, recognize common trees, and identify different kinds of rocks. Today, we’re learning about oak trees.
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Til the Cows Come Home
In this image from our photography archives, a woman observes a cow strolling down the main road in the Székely village of Homoródújfalu, Romania. The story highlights life in this area of Transylvania, where ancient traditions—like communal land ownership—have been fiercely preserved while cautiously remaining open to the possibilities of ecotourism. The model offers a template for a richer way of living.
Secrets of the Bees
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
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