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See all 10 of the top photographs and find out how perseverance—and a ton of patience—got Karthik Subramaniam the grand-prize-winning shot. on.natgeo.com/3kA41OY
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Spanning the globe from Afghanistan to Texas, these imagemakers tell the important stories of humans, nature, and how they intersect. on.natgeo.com/3IFNfGb
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The Apostle Islands, surrounded by the notoriously treacherous waters of Lake Superior, are home to thick forests, diverse wildlife, and the spiritual center of the Ojibwe people. on.natgeo.com/3Zy9QLw
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Native to the Scottish Highlands, these color-changing mammals thrive in tough winter conditions. But now there’s less snow. on.natgeo.com/3ZbnYL8
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At long last, cultural treasures are being returned to former colonies. Richard Barnes traveled the world to document their journeys home. on.natgeo.com/3YdfLF1

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From Amelia Earhart to Percy Fawcett’s expedition to the Lost City of Z, the fate of these five explorers remains mysterious. on.natgeo.com/3Z8PyZm
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First thought to belong to an English lady-in-waiting, the lavish silk clothing from a 17th-century Dutch vessel is just one of many mysteries surrounding the last voyage of the Palmwood Wreck. on.natgeo.com/41o4B2Z
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Two farm cats sit amongst a stack of wooden stock crates.
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Craig Cutler only had three chances over three days to get this image of the prototype that may someday help detect signs of life in the universe. on.natgeo.com/3IP7lPF

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Fancy, feathered, and fascinating, these birds surprised portrait photographer Alex ten Napel with their beauty and charisma. on.natgeo.com/3IPhFam

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Lion cubs play together in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
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National Geographic photographers captured moments of resilience, levity, and victory to commemorate the challenges we faced in 2021. on.natgeo.com/3YUMH6t
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A small horned flying lizard sits on a branch in the Bornean rainforest.
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On a mission to explore biodiversity in South America, Renan Ozturk hiked nearly 60 miles, then climbed to the top of a stone plateau, or tepui—where he took the shot on Nat Geo's April 2022 cover. on.natgeo.com/3Sa49AZ
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An adult and juvenile horse cast shadows on a wooden shed in Montana, US.
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The remains from nine individuals apparently stashed in a cave by hyenas is just one example of recent finds that reveal new details of Neanderthal life. on.natgeo.com/3KgeN7F
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