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Aurora borealis, the northern lights, above the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in West Iceland. Venus shines brightly on the horizon and constellation Orion is on the left. I visit Iceland every year for an aurora photography workshop and still there are plenty to explore in this small (1% of the US area) but very rich country.
Follow me @babaktafreshi for more night sky photo stories and tips on how and where to see aurora.
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RT @NatGeoMag: How many times did you smile in the past 24 hours? #QuestForHappiness https://t.co/X4PMFCjqN8
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RT @NatGeoMag: How many times did you smile in the past 24 hours? #QuestForHappiness https://t.co/X4PMFCjqN8
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The disk was found on a ship led by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during his search for a route to India in 1502 https://t.co/YWF2Mld6P9
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See raccoons pass famous intelligence test: link
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Discover the many sides of this adventurer's playground in these images from our Your Shot photographers. link
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From the towering mountains of Banff to the rushing waters of the Rio Grande, these adventures are worth the effort for the views they offer. link
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Photo by @shonephoto (Robbie Shone) - Clouds surround the base of the south east corner of Auyán Tepui, Venezuela. A team member and I had been dropped off on top of the tepui by the helicopter the night before to set up a radio antenna. On this morning, this proved invaluable. The rest of the team waited in the valley for a lift up, but from below the cloud was so thick that the pilot dared not take off. From our lofty position, we were able to let them know when the cloud had broken on top, enabling the rest of the team to make their way up to base camp.
This photograph is from a portfolio I made from extremely remote tepuis (aka table-top mountains) in Venezuela. The scientists we were traveling with were looking for unique bacteria that could help clinical microbiologists in studies into bacterial resistance to antibiotics. It was a fascinating assignment to a very remote and rarely visited part of our world. The diverse environment on top of these tepuis is like no other anywhere on planet Earth, as each tepui is different and home to a unique world. And as for the caves... they're even better! Stay tuned.
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Exploration of a scene at Thunder Butte, South Dakota, near where the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton “Sue” was found. Known as "Wakinyan Paha" to the indigenous Lakota people, in their traditional lore thunder originated on the butte. Thunder Butte was one of the magical places I photographed this summer while driving through sixteen Indian reservations of the American West, exploring the beauty and complexities of these communities and lands, symbols of both tribal success as well as issues perennially facing the tribes.
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This explorer uses drones to study chimpanzees. How can your students use drones?
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Here's what animals would say if they had a boss that made them work late on the weekend. (with @Mashable) https://t.co/IIoCqVXzfa
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From the towering mountains of Banff to the rushing waters of the Rio Grande, these adventures are worth the effort https://t.co/JAtdwYCUvR
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Discover the many sides of this adventurer's playground in these images from our #YourShot photographers. https://t.co/vYemtsYxVR
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Young children in places without ready access to antibiotics and good medical care are the most vulnerable of all https://t.co/GRpPv2H4zd
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Play in a City That Is Both Urban and Wild | National Geographic
There are few places in North America where you can so easily combine the urban with the wild, outdoor adventure with cultural exploration. Québec City offers it all! Journey along with filmmakers Tahria Sheather and National Geographic Explorer Andy Maser as they experience the city gems of Québec City and the natural wonders right around the corner.
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Read more in "Quebec City: Tips You Won't Find in Your Guidebook."
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/destinations/canada/quebec-city-urban-outdoor-tips-beyond-guidebooks/
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Photograph by @paulnicklen // It is not an easy life for a young grizzly bear. They are constantly foraging on a diverse diet of vegetation, fish, carrion and other sources of nutrition until it is time to sleep for the winter. Even if it is October and -30c on the Fishing Branch River in Canada’s Yukon. Their key time to get fat is in the fall months when they target salmon. This forces these normally isolated nomads within close proximity to one another. Young bears like this ice-covered female are always on the look out for big lumbering males or protective mothers and cubs. The one skill they have is that they are light and fast and run they can. If you aren’t big and tough then you better be alert and quick. #followme on @paulnicklen to see more of my favorite predators. #speed #bear #adventure #beauty #nature #naturelovers
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Happy feet make for happy hikers. Here's how to keep yours in tip-top shape. https://t.co/lVLSXMsBAM
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"Sometimes the hardest things to see are the things that are closest to us." https://t.co/pfLu2zisOH
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Here's what animals would say if they had a boss that made them work late on the weekend.
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Riding at a 90-degree incline, these men rely on engine power to perform their stunts, while the lights and noise complete the experience for the audience. See more: http://on.natgeo.com/2lfMXyd
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Discover the paranormal at these spine-chilling historical haunts. link
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It's not too late to book a fall getaway... link
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Video by @joelsartore | As their name suggests, Chilean rose tarantulas are native to the desert and scrub regions of Chile. Adults can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) and females have been known to live for more than 20 years. Their entire body is covered in rosy hairs, which serve as their most important sensory inputs. Certain hairs contain temperature or smell receptors, while others are able to detect airborne vibrations. These tarantulas are capable of launching the barbed hairs on their underbelly toward predators which can cause burning and irritation (especially when breathed in) and buy them time to escape. Though they come suited with these defenses, Chilean rose tarantulas are known to be docile and usually first resort to fleeing and hiding when threatened.
This tarantula was photographed at @lincolnchildrenszoo in Nebraska.
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Video by @filipe_deandrade | The majestic migration of Humpback whales that occurs off of Cano Island in Costa Rica, filmed by host of Untamed @filipe_deandrade
Stay tuned for the second season of Untamed. In the meantime you can follow behind the scenes and more under the lights content by clicking link in bio #WILDUntamed
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What’s the sweet secret of photosynthesis? #NationalChemistryWeek link
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RT @PaulZizkaPhoto: Love still days in the mountains. The Lakes are like giant mirrors reflecting the clouds drifting lazily across th… https://t.co/pkxQs2CDAW https://t.co/RIUNybIB46
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Most of us don’t really know what’s swimming around in our pets’ saliva—or how dangerous it might be https://t.co/Va9qWqGBzD
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See Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test | Nat Geo Wild
Raccoons are notorious troublemakers, but a new study shows they're also very clever. Scientists used a test to see if raccoons could discern cause and effect by displacing water to access food.
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They presented a cylinder containing a floating marshmallow that was too low to grab. Out of eight raccoons, two successfully dropped stones to raise the level of the water, claiming their prize. Researchers hope the study sheds light on their behavior, and ideally lessen conflicts with people.
Read more in "Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It."
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/10/animals-intelligence-raccoons-birds-aesops/
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Tied to the lunar calendar, the massive Christmas Island red crab migration usually begins in October or November—when high tide turns between the last quarter and new moon. link