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Yellowstone: A Supervolcano
Yellowstone is America's first national park. It's also a giant volcano.


	SEA MONSTER Dakosaurus was more than just a scary sea monster. National Geographic scientists say it was an early crocodile. How do they know? They found the animal's skull in South America. It had been buried for 135 million years. Find the sea monster on page 2 of our March 2006 issue. Explore More NG News: Dakosaurus Come face-to-face with the sea monster. National Geographic: Sea Monsters Check out other sea monsters.


	POISON POWER Nature is a tough place. To live, animals need to find food. They also have to keep from getting eaten. Some animals use poison to do those jobs. Meet animals with poison power on page 12 of our March 2006 issue. Explore More Venoms: Striking Beauties Learn more about how animals use poison. ThinkQuest: Poisonous Plants and Animals Learn how to steer clear of poisonous animals.


	PIRATE KING Scientists have found a sunken treasure off the coast of North Carolina. It's not a pirate's treasure. It may be a pirate ship, though. The ship may be Blackbeard's. He was a famous pirate. Set sail with Blackbeard on page 18 of our March 2006 issue. Explore More National Geographic: Pirates Learn more about other famous pirates. Blackbeard Lives Join Blackbeard and his crew at sea.