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National Geographic grantee Jonathan Waterman, biologist George Schaller and a team of researchers traverse the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to determine how the region is faring in the face of global warming. Home to some 45 flourishing species of marine and land animals, ANWR is largely untouched by humans. But all that could change if ANWR is opened to oil excavation. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

Although commercial whaling is banned, some countries continue to kill hundreds of whales a year in the name of scientific research. Loopholes in the ban then allow the meat of the dead whales to be sold in stores and restaurants. Now, as whale watching becomes a substantial international industry, a heated global debate is growing from this conflict of interests, with conservationists fighting to stop the killing by pointing to the many benefits of keeping whales in the water. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

The Nakanai Mountains of Papua New Guinea are a remote part of the world, rarely seen by outsiders. Wild Chronicles joins National Geographic Young Explorers grantee Trip Jennings and a team of explorers as they embark on the first known kayaking expedition down the Pandi River from its underground source to the sea. But they must travel through dense jungle and uncharted caves before they can document the island’s stunning landscape in hopes of protecting the area for the future. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

Host Boyd Matson guides Wild Chronicles up a cliff face in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, to experience a climber’s rite of passage. On a multiday climb, sleeping on a rock face is often a necessity, so climbers rely on a porta-ledge – a precariously perched home away from home. But 200 feet above the ground, setting the porta-ledge and climbing in is no easy task. Whatever you do, don’t look down. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

Once found commonly throughout the Dominican Republic, the Ridgway’s hawk is now confined to a single forest preserve. Threatened by dwindling forests and conflicts with humans, fewer than 200 of these beautiful hawks remain. Wild Chronicles follows a conservation biologist who hopes that community education and awareness programs will encourage people to protect these birds for generations to come. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

The African nation of Mauritania borders the largest desert in the world, the Sahara. Westward expansion of the desert is encroaching upon the nation, threatening to swallow homes, farms and everything else in its path. Until recently, local residents had nowhere to run from the sands. Thanks to the acacia tree, they may not need to run any longer. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

Greenland's ice cap is melting three times faster than it was just five years ago. In some parts, temperatures have risen five degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius) in two decades. Three adventurers attempt to cross Greenland's ice cap by kite-skiing. Their goal is to inspire young people to get active and care about the planet. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

In the southern reaches of the Arabian Desert lies the Empty Quarter, a brutally hot, arid landscape that covers a quarter of a million square miles. A trio of adventurers and their guides attempt to retrace a fifty-year-old route across this scorched environment on camelback, ever mindful of the towering, shifting sand dunes and the relentless heat. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

The return of spring to the Yellowstone River in Wyoming brings a flurry of wildlife activity. Swarms of newly-hatched insects provide an ample food supply for hungry fish swimming upstream to spawn. And the fish themselves are being hunted by even more tenacious predators, as no animal is ever quite safe in Yellowstone’s wilderness. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

The tropical environment of the Dominican Republic is a long way from home for National Geographic grantee Chris Rimmer. Like the birds he studies, Rimmer migrates to this biologically rich island to conduct his research. The goal of Rimmer’s pioneering research on the island is to compile a comprehensive database of both migrant and resident bird species that will lead to sound conservation practices. ... Tags: wild chronicles, national geographic, national geographic video, national geographic podcast

User-generated content plays a central role in National Geographic's dynamic multimedia platform, Senior VP for online content development Rob Covey told me at the Omma Global conference last month. Users can now share their own videos on the user-generated video hub Everyday Explorers, built with online community builder KickApps and recently launched in beta.Covey gave a presentation at the conference about how National Geographic is successfully adapting to the digital world; initiatives like the site's "My Shot, Your Shot" photo-sharing community and World Music Hub have helped drive online traffic. Covey says they are planning to build interesting applications with the user-generated content to create a more interactive experience. --Kelsey Blodget, Associate Producer

Who in their right mind would sign up to repair dangerous electrical stations or nuclear turbines? National Geographic's Sean Riley, finds them on his new show WORLD'S TOUGHEST FIXES. He stops by Hollywood 411 to tell us all about it!

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'rocket man' yves rossy completes english channel crossing, friday 26 september 2008. ==== http://wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/09/rocket-man-yves-rossy-completes-english.html Author: wesawthat Keywords: yves+rossy rocket+man english+channel calais dover swiss fusionman national+geographic september 2008 random Added: September 26, 2008

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Deep Space Observer Richard Hammond discovers the engineering connections behind the Keck Observatory, including an ancient Greek ritual and a Russian inventor. Showing on Monday 22nd Sept, 9pm

Deep Space Observer Richard Hammond discovers the engineering connections behind the Keck Observatory, including an ancient Greek ritual and a Russian inventor. Showing on Monday 22nd Sept, 9pm

Eagel in flight, ighting, gaming and feeding young Ranked 3.23 / 5 | 3954 views | 5 comments Click here to watch the video Submitted By: chiesevideo Tags: Animals Eagles (bird) Rare Airborne (in Flight) National Geographic Categories: Pets & Animals

August 2008, Backstory - Fredrik Hiebert, National Geographic Archaeology Fellow and exhibition curator. Fredrik Hiebert, National Geographic Archaeology Fellow and exhibition curator In the last of this four-part podcast Fredrik Hiebert, exhibition curator and National Geographic Archaeology Fellow, talks to host Barbara Tempchin about the luxurious gold ornaments and jewelry found at Tillya Tepe on the eve of the Soviet invasion. Produced in conjunction with the exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul.