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Presented by @Rolex. Africa's rivers are at the center of its thriving biodiversity—and National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes is on a mission to protect them for generations to come. on.natgeo.com/WcU4zf
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Presented by @ROLEX. National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes has spent his life exploring Africa’s wild places and studying the patterns of the continent's wildlife. He approaches conservation through the lens of science, exploration, and—most importantly—hope.
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Survival is more than just staying alive—it's also about how you recover. Survival psychologist Dr. Sarita Robinson explores how people would have responded to devastation occurring around them. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Survival is more than just staying alive—it's also about how you recover. Survival psychologist Dr. Sarita Robinson explores how people would have responded to devastation occurring around them. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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What does a disappearing world sound like? #TimeAndWater follows Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason as he captures a changing homeland before everything he loves slips away. Now streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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Geoscientist Chris Jackson explores the idea that Pompeii was more than a natural tragedy, potentially marking the beginnings of volcanology and helping shape modern geology 🌋 #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Lion populations have declined sharply over the past 25 years. As their remaining habitats become more fragmented, initiatives like @DisneyConserves' #ProtectThePride are dedicated to ensuring their long-term conservation. #NatGeoLION is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Through Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, #TimeAndWater reminds us that even the oldest places continue to evolve with time. Now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Who would you rather explore Pompeii with? #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus
72% An archaeologist
17% A geologist
7% A classicist
3% A survival psychologist
29 votes • Final results
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Some stories don’t ask for answers, they ask us to slow down and look closer. #TimeAndWater offers a quiet reflection on the moments, places, and people we hope never to lose. Now streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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Over the course of a day, ash darkened the skies above Pompeii, debris rained down, and pyroclastic flows arrived in waves, burying the city and preserving it for millennia. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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What do we leave behind for the people who come after us? #TimeAndWater follows Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason as he creates a message for the future before everything he loves begins to change. Premieres tonight at 9/8c on @natgeotv. Next day on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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The pyroclastic surges from Vesuvius weren't just moving fast, they were far too hot to survive. A scale model of Pompeii helps volcanologist Dr. Chris Jackson contextualize the level of devastation on that fateful day. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Whitetip reef sharks rest together beneath coral ledges and inside caves by day before hunting at night. Unlike many sharks, they can pump water over their gills while lying down. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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The unique nature of Mount Vesuvius' eruption led to the astonishing preservation of Roman life. Tonight, discover what that life was like. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston premieres TONIGHT at 8/7c on National Geographic. Streaming tomorrow on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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There's so much more to a lily pad than what you see above the surface! #BestOfTheWorld with Antoni Porowski is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu
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Hammerhead sharks are one of the ocean’s most specialized predators, but they're threatened by overfishing and habitat loss. Scientists hope marine protection efforts can secure their future. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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Shark Fact of the Day: Scientists believe some sharks may navigate using Earth’s magnetic field, meaning they could literally “read” the planet. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.
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When navigating the miles of ocean, hammerheads use more than just sight. Scientists believe they may be orienting themselves using the Earth's magnetic field. 🦈 #HammerheadSharksUpClose with @bertiegregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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By maintaining protected areas like Cabo Pulmo, researchers like National Geographic Explorer Dr. Katy Ayres and Shark Watch Baja can help ensure the future of shark populations.
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Join National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory in #HammerheadSharksUpClose, now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu. Part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.
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