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Viking warriors: Biblioth�que nationale de France

Penguins: Kevin Schafer

Giraffes: Frans Lanting

Snowflakes: Arend Smith/Alaska Stock

Viking Voyages
They explored. They raided. They scared everyone. And they reached America before any other Europeans.


	PENGUINS MARCH ON Penguin parenthood is tough. Every March, emperor penguins leave the sea. They walk many miles across Antarctic ice. They must find just the right place to lay eggs and raise chicks. Penguin moms and dads take turns watching their young. One babysits, going without food on the cold ice. The other returns to the sea, eats, and brings back food for the chick. Then the parents swap jobs. This goes on for months, until a new generation of penguins is ready to face the sea. March with the penguins on page 2 of our November-December 2005 issue. Explore More Meredith Hooper, Antarctic Journey (National Geographic, 2000) National Geographic: Penguin Postcards Let these cool birds carry warm greetings to your friends! NG Creature Feature: Emperor Penguins Learn more about these popular birds. Watch them on video. NG Film: March of the Penguins Flightless birds soared to stardom in this hit movie. NG News: Emperor Penguins How do emperor penguins survive in their icy home? Find out here.


	NECK AND NECK Giraffes stand out. They're the tallest animals on Earth. Six feet high at birth, they can grow almost as tall as a two-story building. An adult male may weigh 4,000 pounds and eat 140 pounds of food a day. A single giraffe hoof can be the size of a dinner plate! Thousands of giraffes tower over the grassy plains of Africa. Yet no two are exactly alike. Each giraffe's coat is slightly different, just like a human fingerprint. Go wild with giraffes on page 14 of our November-December 2005 issue. Explore More NG Creature Feature: Giraffes Watch these gentle giants on video. Discover fun facts about them. NG Quick Flick: Savanna Explore Africa's grasslands by trekking into this cartoon. You'll meet elephants, lions, and more. National Geographic: WildCam Africa Watch live video from southern Africa. Get wild wallpaper for your computer.


	SNOW SCIENCE Snow can be truly cool. You can sled, snowboard, build snowmen, throw snowballs, and more. You might even get a day off from school. Yet snow can also bring deep trouble. If snow piles up on a mountainside, watch out! You don�t want to get caught in an avalanche. That's when a mass of snow races downhill, destroying anything in its path. Luckily, snow scientists work hard to keep people safe. Sled into cool science on page 20 of our November-December 2005 issue. Explore More Skurzynski and Ferguson, Buried Alive! (National Geographic, 2003) Joy Masoff, Snowboard! (National Geographic, 2002) NG Photo Gallery: Winter Wildlife Chill out with a seal, a wolf, Siberian tigers, and other cool critters. NG Kids: Avalanche! Face the fearsome power of "snow that smashes." Find out how to stay safe. NG News: Tips From an Avalanche Expert Janet Kellam has spent 25 years studying avalanches. She discusses her work and offers safety tips. Snow-Forecast.com Find out where it's snowing around the globe. See amazing snow photos.