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Spring Peepers

Read about these tiny frogs that ring in spring.

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Meet the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama promotes peace, compassion, and tolerance. He is the spiritual leader of millions of people.
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  • Photo: Bee on honeycomb

    Honey Bee Mystery

    All across the United States, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops. Find out what's behind this mystery.

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    Kids Help Stop Malaria

    Read letters from generous kids who donated to the "Be a Star, Save a Life" program sponsored by National Geographic Kids, Jordin Sparks, and Malaria No More.

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    Interview With David de Rothschild, NG Emerging Explorer and Adventurer

    Can he really build a boat out of recycled plastic bottles? David de Rothschild is making a new kind of boat, called Plastiki.

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  • Photo: Cecropia on dogwood

    Green Invaders

    You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food web. Get to know the invaders!

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  • Photo: brown mouse

    Mice With Tans? Eeeeeek!

    Scientists discover a lotion that gives mice a tan—and protects their skin.

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Did You Know?

Weighing up to 42 pounds (15.5 kilograms), the kori bustard is the world's heaviest bird.