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Presented by @Rolex. Even Africa's largest land animals face threats in the wild. Elephant mothers are fiercely protective of their calves, but keeping them safe can become a serious challenge when predators are nearby.
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Through its partnership with the National Geographic Society and as part of its Perpetual Planet Initiative, #Rolex supports expeditions exploring and protecting remarkable places around the world, a selection of which are featured in Africa Earth's Wild Home. #PerpetualPlanet
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Why haven't we found any evidence of alien civilizations? The answer could be simple. Discover more about LOST IN SPACE: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe: on.natgeo.com/93P5vi
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The cast of #911onABC gets put to the test by National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo 🌋 Watch the #911onABC premiere on Hulu now and new episodes Thursdays at 8/7c on ABC.
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Presented by National Geographic Society in partnership with @Rolex. In the face of a changing world, these explorers are not giving up hope for our seas.
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Presented by @ROLEX. When your favorite snack is just out of reach, you improvise 🎣 These chimpanzees are displaying tool use never seen before. #AfricaEarthsWildHome is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Presented by @ROLEX. Africa is a place where we can still discover new things about nature—including how humans can live in harmony with the animals who share our world. Watch Steve's full yellow chair interview on the Nat Geo YouTube channel: youtu.be/d7A3gXW7sX0
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Presented by @Rolex. Africa's rivers are at the center of its thriving biodiversity—and National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes is on a mission to protect them for generations to come. on.natgeo.com/WcU4zf
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Presented by @ROLEX. National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes has spent his life exploring Africa’s wild places and studying the patterns of the continent's wildlife. He approaches conservation through the lens of science, exploration, and—most importantly—hope.
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Survival is more than just staying alive—it's also about how you recover. Survival psychologist Dr. Sarita Robinson explores how people would have responded to devastation occurring around them. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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What does a disappearing world sound like? #TimeAndWater follows Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason as he captures a changing homeland before everything he loves slips away. Now streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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Geoscientist Chris Jackson explores the idea that Pompeii was more than a natural tragedy, potentially marking the beginnings of volcanology and helping shape modern geology 🌋 #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Lion populations have declined sharply over the past 25 years. As their remaining habitats become more fragmented, initiatives like @DisneyConserves' #ProtectThePride are dedicated to ensuring their long-term conservation. #NatGeoLION is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Through Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, #TimeAndWater reminds us that even the oldest places continue to evolve with time. Now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Who would you rather explore Pompeii with? #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus
72%An archaeologist
17%A geologist
7%A classicist
3%A survival psychologist
29 votes • Final results
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Some stories don’t ask for answers, they ask us to slow down and look closer. #TimeAndWater offers a quiet reflection on the moments, places, and people we hope never to lose. Now streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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Over the course of a day, ash darkened the skies above Pompeii, debris rained down, and pyroclastic flows arrived in waves, burying the city and preserving it for millennia. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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What do we leave behind for the people who come after us? #TimeAndWater follows Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason as he creates a message for the future before everything he loves begins to change. Premieres tonight at 9/8c on @natgeotv. Next day on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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