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June 2008
An ancient burial site is uncovered and the Tasmanian devil's softer side is exposed in this month's best photos and news. |
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In This Edition
• Pictures: Brilliant Nudibranchs
• #1 Wallpaper: Greenland Village
• New Gallery: Tasmanian Devil
• Photos: 1,000 Tombs Discovered |
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Quiz Question:
True or false? Women competed in the Olympics for the first time in 1920.
(See below.)
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Pictures: Brilliant Nudibranchs |
| Found from sandy shallows and reefs to the murky seabed nearly a mile down, toxic nudibranchs—soft, seagoing slugs—produce a brilliant defense. |
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New Photo Gallery: Lost Cities
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| Explore unforgettable photos of lost cities—from Petra to Machu Picchu to Palmyra—and learn more about these ancient civilizations. |
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Get the chills from a frozen Greenland landscape in month's best wallpaper. |
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| Mountain For Sale |
| Grand Targhee Resort Basecamp to Tetons and
Yellowstone. $79.50 per person per night. Free
Chairlift ride and breakfast. Based on double occupancy.
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1,000 Tombs Discovered |
| A massive burial site in Colombia contains a treasure trove of artifacts and information about two little-known South American civilizations, experts said. |
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| Photo Quiz |
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Found in Southeast Asia, this animal displays dots on its feathers during courtship. Its plumage radiates around its head, like a peacock's.
What is it? |
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| More to Explore |
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| National Geographic Animals |
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| New Photo Gallery: Tasmanian Devil |
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| If you're a fan of Saturday-morning cartoons, you've heard of Tasmanian devils. Get the real story—and take a look at this sometimes manic marsupial's softer side. |
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| National Geographic Traveler Magazine |
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| Photos: Portugal |
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| View a collection of memorable moments from Portugal's inviting Douro Valley, from twilight over sailboats to rolling hills and lush vineyards. |
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We'll see you again in one month. Until then, we'll be uncovering the best photos and news for you.
—The editors at nationalgeographic.com
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| Quiz Answer:
False. Women participated for the first time in the 1900 Olympics in Paris, staged as part of the Paris World's Fair. |
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