All over Turtle Island—a common Indigenous name for North America—its original inhabitants are reclaiming a status that they have never surrendered.
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Cutting ties with a king might have seemed like "Common Sense" in the 1770s, but the desire was not unanimous among the colonists—until the Declaration convinced them otherwise
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Seemingly normal flowers turn otherworldly under photographer Craig Burrows's lens. Take a look
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Despite over a century of trying, historians have yet to find contemporary evidence that connects Ross with the creation of the American flag
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Nearly eradicated in the U.S. during the mid-1900s, bald eagle numbers are now growing despite threats like illegal hunting and electrocution from power lines
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Here’s how restaurants, cemeteries, and other local spots can spark a kid’s interest in history—and pride in the community
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Meet the heroes at the forefront of conservation efforts across the United States. All episodes of #AmericaTheBeautifulSeries start streaming July 4 only on #DisneyPlus on.natgeo.com/3ysCWkV
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The unsettling discoveries along the Salish Sea prompted talk of serial killers, aliens, and psychics. The truth is even more unexpected. on.natgeo.com/3nxscM3
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Cool down this summer with glaciers, waterfalls, and wild places
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A view of Timgad, an ancient Roman city in Algeria.
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The performances by women in El Salvador aim to initiate difficult conversations—from abuse to forced motherhood—and provide an emotional release from tragic experiences
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These massive fish are revealing themselves to be social butterflies of the sea
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Prized since the 14th century A.D. for their beautiful colors and long, decorative fins, bettas are among the oldest species of domesticated fish
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Formerly war-torn Kosovo has many natural wonders, including some of Europe’s most stunning underground worlds
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Our July cover photo captures the essence of a complex term: Native sovereignty. Award-winning photographer Kiliii Yüyan and model Quannah Rose Chasinghorse share what sovereignty—and being part of this cover story—means to them
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The brutal murders of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous rights activist Bruno Pereira this month mark a new escalation in the battle for the Amazon, its resources, and its Indigenous defenders
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Watch this incredible time lapse transformation from larva to bee captured by photographer Anand Varma
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Whether to have kids is but one of a slew of life-defining decisions that will shape the future of those born in recent decades in ways their parents and grandparents never fathomed
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To cryptozoologists—people who search for mythical creatures—Bigfoot sightings represent a nearly universal desire to understand the unknown
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A Land Rover trails a cloud of dust as it traverses a game reserve in Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
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It's crucial to learn as much about these rare cats as fast as possible to save them from local extinction, conservationists say
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Photographer Ami Vitale spent three years taking snapshots of pandas in China, a process both heart-warming and surprisingly challenging
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By hiking at night, nature lovers gain new perspectives while escaping crowds
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It's time we start paying more attention to seahorses
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Before Nazism, a German institute cemented itself as gay liberation’s epicenter. For 40 years, activists have been searching for its legendary collection
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The discoveries ratcheted up the public’s fears, and media speculation soared. This type of mystery, it turns out, required scientific, rather than criminal investigation
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Get to know Yellowstone's iconic grey wolves in #AmericaTheBeautifulSeries, streaming July 4 only on #DisneyPlus on.natgeo.com/3NyQ38k
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These timeless vintage images show us several national parks in their youth and remind us of the natural beauty the National Park System preserves
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Today Quannah Chasinghorse is taking over NatGeo's Instagram account—curating images by Indigenous photographers to spotlight Native communities and their stories. Follow along: instagram.com/natgeo
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See Indigenous model and activist Quannah Rose Chasinghorse react to being on the cover of the National Geographic July 2022 issue.
Cover photo by @KiliiiYuyan
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See Indigenous model and activist Quannah Rose Chasinghorse react to being on the cover of the National Geographic July 2022 issue.
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Beyond common sense, there are few simple rules for enjoying wildlife that can prevent dangerous encounters.
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Along with the loss of the land came the loss of buffalo for the Siksikaitsitapi—an important species to their identity. Today the Native nations are using their lands to create large, free-roaming buffalo herds.
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The culture of the Siksikaitsitapi is intertwined with buffalo. Millions of bison once roamed North America but were almost killed off by hunters in the late 19th century. Restoration programs have begun to reestablish buffalo to roam free on their tribal lands
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Learn more about how the Siksikaitsitapi are protecting their landscape in our July issue
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At the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in Kalispell, Indian Relay team members hang out at the stables. A new version of an old tradition, Indian Relay has reimagined the exuberant bare-back riding style and intimate human-animal relations of the past
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Cliff Kemmer—wearing the family-designed race regalia—races with his father, Duane, on the same Indian Relay team. He started when he was nine years old, and works with horses every day, racing or practicing
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Indian Relay Racer Duane Kemmer says Indian Relay is more than a sport—it’s a way to connect with his children, and to pass on his heritage.
“Indian Relay is ours, all Native. Nobody in the world can take it, like they did everything else.�
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An extreme sport spun from the horse traditions of the plains, Indian Relay is a break-neck bareback race on painted steeds, with riders switching from one galloping horse to another every lap
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The Siksikaitsitapi are a confederacy of four nations, three in Canada and one in Montana, U.S. The Native nations have intimate human-animal relations
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The culture of the Siksikaitsitapi is intertwined with buffalo. Millions of bison once roamed North America but were almost killed off by hunters in the late 19th century. Restoration programs have begun to reestablish buffalo to roam free on their tribal lands
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