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We sent our photo intern to cover whales in Antarctica—an assignment far out of her comfort zone. See how she did:http://on.natgeo.com/1O3fXC1 

Understanding our galaxy's mass puts it into better cosmological context.http://on.natgeo.com/1RKtfhi 

The gorilla's behavior wasn't abnormally aggressive—but experts agree with the zoo's decision to shoot him.http://on.natgeo.com/1RKj3FF 

"I view this as equally concerning as medical use of antibiotics," says one scientist.http://on.natgeo.com/1RK4Ecx 

There are more than 4,000 great apes in zoos worldwide—and many have largely been forgotten.http://on.natgeo.com/1RJSYX6 

Battery recyclers in Indonesia spew particles of lead, plastic, and sulfuric acid into the air—poisoning residents.http://on.natgeo.com/1RJF6w8 

Baby booties made from tea? Discover a new wave of biodegradable fashion:http://on.natgeo.com/1O2bjEd 

Recently wildlife crime: An auctioneer bust, a bird smuggling scandal, and seized Sumatran tiger parts.http://on.natgeo.com/1RJedIP 

What's the meaning of life? A revolutionary law of physics explains it all.http://on.natgeo.com/1RIZ0rb 

Harambe's death at the Cincinnati Zoo was just one of several in a week in zoos worldwide.http://on.natgeo.com/1O1D0wU 

In Good Shape http://on.natgeo.com/1UqJ2q2  #photography #pod

Experience national parks, natural gems, and cultural icons in one of the most expansive U.S. states.http://on.natgeo.com/1UpDjRu 

From pigs in the Bahamas to rabbits in Japan, these islands are ruled by animals.http://on.natgeo.com/1TTdhqV 

Our Big Cats Initiative (@CauseAnUproar) works to save lions, tigers, cheetahs, & leopards in the wild. Learn more:http://on.natgeo.com/1UpdZef 

Pet birds are status symbols in Java—but that mentality is driving some species to the brink of extinction.http://on.natgeo.com/1Up3ZBQ 

For #MemorialDay, see the haunting relics that World War II left behind:http://on.natgeo.com/1UoVmXS 

Our environmental problems are easy to see. But what do the solutions look like?http://on.natgeo.com/1TSF0Iv 

Tonight, Mars will get the closest it's been to Earth since 2005. How to spot it:http://on.natgeo.com/1TSwRUr 

As Americans celebrate #MemorialDay, we look back in our archives at photos of soldiers in action.http://on.natgeo.com/1TSoAQn 

Photo of the Day: Fortune Favors the Bold http://on.natgeo.com/1UnZJSU  #photography #pod