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Sharks can navigate via Earth's magnetic field, study confirms for the first time. Scientists have long suspected the fish can travel by sensing the magnetic field, but no one knew how—until now.

Putting the well-being of animals first should be every photographer’s goal. National Geographic photographers share tips on how they do it.

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A National Geographic Explorer at Large, Medellín co-chairs the Bat Specialist Group, part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Species Survival Commission, with Kingston.

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This knowledge gap is a huge problem for conservation. “In order to be able to protect the fireflies, we need to build a 'profile' of the species to better inform policymakers,” says Jusoh.