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Most people have never been to the Drake Passage. But they might have seen the jaw-dropping videos on social media, filmed by travelers on ships battered by towering seas. Some of the world’s strongest ocean currents flow through the Drake Passage and huge rogue waves have caused the deaths of passengers on ships there, as recently as 2022. Visit the link in bio to learn why this turbulent waterway incites fear from sailors and curiosity from scientists. Photograph by @michaelmelford

February 11, 2024

Photo by @lynseyaddario | A pride of lions rests in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

February 11, 2024

Happy SuperbOwl Sunday! Which superb owl from @joelsartore’s #PhotoArk is your favorite? 😌 🦉

February 11, 2024

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for mental health, but there are some simple steps you can take that can be put into practice immediately. Over the years, we’ve reported on self-care tips that are backed by science and fairly easy to access—like getting outside and decluttering your space. Head to the link in bio for the full list. Photograph by @zachkrahmer

February 11, 2024

Photo by Tristan Spinski @tspinski | A dappling of spotted salamander eggs, some infused with the algae that will help sustain them as they hatch, floats near the surface of a vernal pool in Maine. Fed by rainwater, seasonal, pop-up ponds are vital to the forest ecosystem. Learn more about what thrives in these woodland pools at the link in bio.

February 10, 2024

Did you know that Alaska’s Katmai National Park is home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world? See why bear-watching in Katmai National Park made it onto our #BestOfTheWorld list of top travel experiences in 2024 with Nat Geo photographer @acacia.johnson. Discover more at the link in bio.

February 10, 2024