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Five ancient crocodile ancestors, two previously unknown, have been uncovered in the Sahara by a National Geographic researcher and his team. The most imposing, BoarCroc, was 20 feet long with triple fangs and likely could have taken down a dinosaur.

November 19, 2009
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Fossils of five "oddball" crocodilian ancestors found in the Sahara suggest that the bizarre beasts ruled the southern landmass of Gondwana about a hundred million years ago, paleontologists say.

November 19, 2009
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Human bones, colorful murals, and illuminated manuscripts are just some of the treasures found in caves carved into steep cliffs in a remote corner of Nepal—and the sacred hoard could be linked to the real-world inspiration for the fictional paradise Shangri-La, experts say.

November 17, 2009
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A new dinosaur unearthed in South Africa has given scientists a glimpse into the evolution of sauropods, the biggest animals ever to have walked the Earth, a new study says. Video.

November 12, 2009
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From "cannibal" water beetles to blind cave eels, hundreds of newfound subterranean animals have revealed unexpected diversity in the dry Australian outback.

October 22, 2009
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From awe-inspiring parks to "cruise ship hell"—see what 437 experts say are the best and worst of the world's most iconic travel destinations.

October 21, 2009
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A steam-shrouded bison, a bikini-clad diver, a seven-year-old shepherd, and other wild wonders stalk our selection of winning pictures from the latest Banff Mountain Photography Competition.

October 16, 2009
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Plastiki, a 60-foot-long (18.3-meter-long) catamaran made of more than 12,000 plastic bottles, will soon ply the Pacific Ocean to increase awareness of environmental problems.Video

October 07, 2009
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See Bluestonehenge, the newly discovered site that archaeologists say was likely a key stop on the journey to the afterworld—and to Stonehenge itself—for many Stone Age Britons.

October 5, 2009
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They won't alter your mind, but the new glowing mushrooms make even scientists sound a bit psychedelic. Said one fungi expert, "When you look down at the ground, it's like looking up at the sky."

October 5, 2009
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See images of Ardi, the new human ancestor that could rewrite evolutionary theory. Updated.

October 1, 2009
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To help save South Australia's rare black-footed wallaby, researchers are taking joeys from the wild and placing them in surrogate pouches, encouraging wild moms to trigger "backup" pregnancies. Video.

September 24, 2009
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Move over, T. rex, there's something leaner. A newfound dinosaur is nearly identical to the king of the Cretaceous—but a hundred times lighter and 40 million years older.

September 17, 2009
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Why does Hierakonpolis, ancient Egypt's earliest city, contain tombs for baboons, elephants, cows, dogs, and cats? Archaeologists are uncovering answers.

September 16, 2009
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For the first time, a photographer has walked alongside Wyoming pronghorn on their annual treks, documenting the modern obstacles endangering the ancient migration.

September 11, 2009

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