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October 2009

Eye in the Sky
From TV programs to cell phones and weather forecasts, learn about the big part satellites play in your life.

Frightful Animals
Tour the world to meet some of the strongest, scariest, and deadliest animals alive.

America the Beautiful
What would make someone want to visit all 58 national parks in the U.S.? Read this story to find out.


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Eyes and Light

NG News: Animal Eyes Provide High-Tech Optical Inspiration
Learn how scientists are studying animal eyes to create new cameras and other high-tech equipment.

NG News: Colossal Squid Has World's Biggest Eyes
An eye as big as a dinner plate? It's true. Check out the colossal squid, the creature with the animal world's biggest eyes.


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Mimicry

NG News: Poison Frog Uses Less-Toxic Looks to Survive
Some animals stay safe by copying the look of a poisonous neighbor. But for one frog, imitating a less poisonous species does the trick just as well. Find out how.

National Geographic Magazine: The Art of Deception
For many plants and animals, copying other creatures helps them stay alive. Learn more about some of nature's amazing mimics.

NGM Interactive: Find the Mimic
Mimicry can make animals tough to spot. Can you find the hidden creatures in these photos?


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Seychelles Reef

NG News: Largest Marine Reserve Declared
In January of 2009, nearly 200,000 miles were designated a national marine monument—the largest marine area ever protected.

National Geographic: Southern Line Islands Expedition
Coral reefs are among the most endangered ecosystems on Earth. Participants in this expedition hope that by studying the ecology of healthy reefs, they will learn valuable clues about how to preserve these ocean treasures.


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