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Satellite Spots Bolivian Salt Plain from SpaceThe more than 3,861 square miles of the giant Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia provides salt to locals, lithium for the world's batteries and even technical help for satellite radar altimeters.
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Photos: See the Animal 'Olympics of the Natural World'National Geographic invites you to fly with Mexican free-tailed bats, swim with bull sharks and roost with leaf-eating monkeys, all from the comfort of your couch.
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Hatchling Preserved in Amber (Photos)Scientists recently found the most complete fossil to date of a type of bird from the Cretaceous, trapped in a piece of amber.
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Photos: Ancient Marine Critter Had 50 Legs, 2 Large ClawsResearchers have identified the first arthropod with mandibles on record.
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Yellowstone National Park: The Early Years (Photos)Take a glimpse back in time to the early years of Yellowstone National Park.
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Bloodsuckers! Michigan Ticks and Larvae, In PhotosReports of Lyme disease in Michigan have risen dramatically in recent years, and are linked to more numerous and widespread tick populations .
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So Tiny! Miniature Frog Species Are Among World's Smallest (Photos)Some of the smallest known frogs in the world were recently discovered following a five-year survey in India.
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Photos: 'Naked' Ancient Worm Hunted with Spiny ArmsThe fossils of a worm-like sea creature suggest that it did a little dance to help it catch tiny meals, such as zooplankton, in the ancient seas.
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Colo, World's Oldest Gorilla, Turns 60 (Photos)Born in 1956 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Colo, the oldest gorilla in the world, celebrates her 60th birthday on December 22, 2016.
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In Photos: Bizarre New Species Discoveries Include 'Klingon Newt'The Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia holds an incredible range of biodiversity, and new species found in 2015 include a "Ziggy Stardust" snake and a newt that resembles a Star Trek Klingon.
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Photos: Rare Diamonds Make US Debut at LA Natural History MuseumRare and colorful gems, including an extremely rare pink diamond and the stunning Argyle Violet Diamond, are making their U.S. debut at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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Giant Owls and Painted Snails: Incredible Creatures from Cuba, In PhotosFrom toxic toads to brilliant butterflies, Cuba hosts a diverse array of animals, many of which are unique to its island ecosystems.
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Red Spider Nebula Haunts Deep Space in Hubble PhotoHubble Space Telescope captured this image of the Red Spider Nebula, floating hauntingly inside the constellation of Sagittarius.
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Wee Wonders: Top 20 Nikon Small World Contest PhotosWhen it comes to capturing the unique and remarkable beauty that nature has to offer, sometimes you have to think small.
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Photos: Dazzling Minerals and GemsThe Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History opens David Friend Hall, displaying more than 150 groundbreaking scientific discoveries of minerals and gems in modern and creative ways.
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Photos: Biblical Gate Shrine Uncovered in Israel's Tel Lachish National ParkAn excavation in Tel Lachish National Park in Israel has revealed archaeological evidence that confirms biblical tales of the size and use of city gates.
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Photos: Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs, Museum Exhibit ShowsBirds are evidence that not all dinosaurs went extinct 65.5 million years ago.
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Photos: Enormous Titanosaur Invades New York MuseumThe cast of an enormous titanosaur skeleton will go on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Friday.
