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1 The Scoop: The 100th Episode Dog Whisperer Reunion Show
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2 Will You Get Online With Cesar Millan?
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3 Got Some Spare Time? Why Not Do a Puppy Puzzle?
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4 Get a Glimpse of a Grizzly's Swim Lesson From Expedition Wild!
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5 Tune in Tonight: Official Launch of the New Network, "Nat Geo Wild"
I'm amazed by how long I can watch animal shows before even realizing the minutes (or hours) that pass! Provided it's nothing too grisly, I love watching bears especially. Now you may remember that sneak peek of a grizzly's swim lesson posted last week — am I the only one eagerly waiting to see more of cute Brutus? (If not, check out his fishing lesson below.) Today marks the official launch Read more
Do you remember learning to swim? While I don't remember my very first time in a pool, I remember being scared about not being able to touch bottom. And, bears, they're just like us! Catch this sneak peek from the premiere episode of Expedition Wild on the new Nat Geo Wild network — Brutus the grizzly gets his first swim lesson from BFF (and show host) Casey Anderson. Also cute is the snack Read more
Are you cursed and blessed with a good sense of smell? Cursed because you smell every ungodly stink no matter how far away, and blessed because lovely smells affect you deeply? Psychology professor Denise Chen at Rice University thinks you may also be more empathetic than your olfaction-challenged neighbor. Sense of smell and emotions come from the same area of the brain (the limbic system), and Read more
While it's unlikely that there'll be any shortage of food at Memorial Day grill-outs across the country this weekend, National Geographic has released a special report on the global food crisis that's occurring at the same time. In "The End of Plenty," writer Joel K. Bourne, Jr., and photojournalist John Stanmeyer address the fact that agricultural productivity isn't keeping up with population Read more
But not just any puzzle: an online version that's made all the more cute when you see a totally adoro pooch when completed! National Geographic is turning up the fun and offering us a creative way to get our puppy fix in one of nine dog jigsaws. But the best part? It's free! Plus, you won't lose any pieces to the depths of your couch cushions, and your dog won't mistake it for a strange snack. Read more
Well, here's your chance. Just upload a picture to this site and you're on your way to stardom! Look below to see a sampling of some Sugar ladies enjoying their 15 minutes of fame. And me in the People magazine cover there? That's actually real. View 5 Photos ›Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 (FabSugar, CasaSugar, BuzzSugar, FitSugar, and GiggleSugar) Read more
Coming to an IMAX theater near you (unless you already live near the Grand Canyon): Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets. Hollywood Reporter today writes that the 1984 National Geographic documentary will be distributed to "3-D to Imax and 3-D-ready digital theaters worldwide." I've never seen this documentary, and I'm personally excited to check it out in 3-D IMAX. I've been to the Grand Canyon, Read more
Not only does Cesar Millan help train Oprah to be the pack leader of her pampered pups (including helping beloved Sophie socialize with other dogs before she passed away), but he can help train you to do the same . . . online! Cesar's new interactive training course is hitting his website in June to help you get calm and assertive with your pets, but you can sign up now for email alerts to get a Read more
Palecek established the National Geographic Home Collection to celebrate authentic designs of artisan traditions and their countries of origin. What's even better is that net proceeds from the National Geographic Home Collection go to the World Cultures Fund, created to support the work of archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, and artists. Again, awesome. Even though I definitely think that Read more
Eleven-year-old Akshay Rajagopal won the 20th annual National Geographic Geography Bee yesterday with his winning answer of "Bolivia." The win capped a two-day streak where he answered every question correctly. He's a sixth grader at Lux Middle School in Nebraska. For his efforts, he'll take home a $25,000 scholarship. He was the youngest of the 10 finalists — all boys. His hobbies include Read more
