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Hidden in Plain Sight
A mossy leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus sikorae) hides in plain sight on a rainforest tree in Mantadia National Park, Madagascar. These geckos have uncanny camouflaging abilities, which are needed in a forest full of keen-eyed predatory birds. At rest, they face downward in order to avoid reflections in their eyes that can alert birds above them to their presence, and also to catch unsuspecting insects climbing from the ground. When threatened, these geckos will open their jaws wide and let out a loud call that's reminiscent of a child's scream.
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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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