National Geographic Archive

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    Giant, Mucus-Like Sea Blobs on the Rise - by frog



    The latest climate change boogeyman fits the bill on all levels. It’s big, it’s slimy, it’s scary, and it’s on the increase because of rising temperatures due to climate change. I’ve encountered these babies myself while diving, and they are most unpleasant. Nati0nal Geographic has written them up in all their glory: Up to 124 [...] read more
    October 14, 2009 5:00 pm - 22 Comments
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    The BBC bee vs the National Geographic spider - by frog



    If you’re a fan of nature docos you’ll enjoy these video clips on The Ranger’s Blog, highlighting the cultural differences between America’s National Geographic and Britain’s BBC both discussing the same topic; a spider lying in wait to catch a bee for dinner. The “unashamedly anthropomorphic” National Geographic: The jumping spider packs a ton of [...] read more
    July 30, 2008 11:10 am - 9 Comments