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8/8/08 Seen as Lucky in China Video August 8, 2008—August 8 is not just the opening day for the Olympics in Beijing. The date is considered especially lucky in China, where more babies are being born on this date, and couples are getting married.Welcome to the National Geographic video player.Video Sections

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- "Cradle of Civilization" in Peril - April 21, 2009—Iraq's southern marshes were largely restored after Saddam Hussein drained them following the 1991 Gulf War. But now a drought threatens the ancient wetlands' recovery.
- "Reindeer" at Risk? - December 9, 2008—Caribou, considered the reindeer of Canada, face an uncertain future. Conservationists say climate warming and industrial expansion are putting the species at risk.
- "Apocalypto" Consultant Excavates Maya Temple - December 5, 2006—Before he became Mel Gibson's lead consultant on the movie Apocalypto, Maya expert Richard Hansen spent decades exploring their ancient civilization. Watch as he excavates a tomb in the lost city of El Mirador.
- "Cruel" Seal Fur to Be Banned? - July 24, 2008—The European Union proposes banning products from seals killed in a "cruel" way. The move targets Canada, where harp seals are killed with rifles, spiked clubs, and other weapons. Warning: video contains graphic imagery.
- "Cult of Dead" Cave Restored - December 15, 2008—For decades Italians adopted random skulls in a centuries-old underground mass grave as conduits to the afterlife. Now the complex is being readied for a reopening to the public.
- "Drunken" Street Dance in Japan - August 21, 2008—Forty thousand costumed revelers took to the streets in Tokushima, Japan, where some dancers emulate "drunken fools" in remembrance of a sake-infused 15th-century celebration.
- "Gladiator" Tomb Found - October 17, 2008—Archaeologists in Rome have discovered what's believed to be the tomb of a wealthy man on whom the main character of the movie "Gladiator" was based.
- "Jurassic" Stick Insect Returns - December 19, 2008—An "extinct," dinosaur-era Australian stick insect was discovered on a remote island and is being reintroduced to one of its native habitats.
- "Mountain Chicken" Frog at Risk - January 15, 2009—Residents of the Caribbean island of Montserrat call one of their edible frog species mountain chicken, but this edible amphibian is now endangered, conservationists say.
- "Obama" Bullfighting Banned - December 15, 2008—A Kenyan judge has banned a bullfighting competition that was to be among festivities honoring Barack Obama's U.S. presidential win.
- "Panda Porn" Trumped by AI - May 28, 2009—When panda pornography didn't entice a male panda to mate with his female partner at a Thai zoo, staff next tried artificial insemination, which resulted in a surprise birth this week.
- "Reborn Buddha" Reemerges - November 13, 2008—After three years of allegedly fasting and meditating in a Nepal jungle, an 18-year-old revered by some as a reincarnation of Buddha, meets his followers.
- "Robo Legs" Unveiled - November 14, 2008—New "robo legs" make walking and climbing stairs easier. "I felt like I had springs in my legs," said a reporter who had tested the high-tech apparatus.
- "Ugly" Salamander, New Frog Found - June 16, 2009—A bug-eyed salamander and a colorful poison frog are among 12 species possibly new to science recently found in the mountains of Ecuador.
- "Viking Horse" Has 2 More Gaits - December 19, 2008—Brought to the island by Vikings, the Icelandic horse two gaits (besides walk, trot, and gallop) that no other horse does.
- "Water Monster" Nearly Extinct? - November 3, 2008—The Mexican "water monster" salamander has a slimy tail, plumage-like gills, and an odd "smile." The salamander may also have a date with oblivion, conservationists warn.
- "Witchcraft" Rebounds in Russia - October 28, 2008— Shamanism is making a comeback in the Russian region of Tyva (Tuva). Harshly suppressed during the Soviet era, Tyvan shamans combine magic and medicine.
- 'Annoying' Bird Mimics Sirens - July 14, 2008—Having mastered some of the world's most grating sounds—sirens, cell phone ringtones—a blackbird is irritating Britons with its powers of mimicry.
- 'Giant Fish' Faces Big Trouble in China - September 11, 2007—Join biologist Zeb Hogan of the National Geographic Society's Megafishes Project as he explores the threats facing the giant Chinese sturgeon and the efforts underway to save it.
- 'Obama' Bullfighting Decried - December 12, 2008—Kenya's 'Obama Circuit'—a bull-versus-bull competition coinciding with celebrations Saturday over Obama's U.S. presidential election—has come under fire from animal rights activists.
- 'Shark Island' Swarms With Jaws - October 24, 2008— Costa Rica's Cocos Island National Park, nicknamed 'Shark Island,' has what might be the highest concentration of sharks anywhere. But even here, sharks are vulnerable.
- 1,000 Snake Charmers Protest - February 18, 2009—More than a thousand snake charmers in India protested a law that they say prevents them from carrying out a generations-old tradition of performing with cobras.
- 1,300-Year-Old Peru Mummy Found - August 27, 2008—The rare pre-Inca mummy was masked and entombed with a child sacrifice. Found near high-rises in Lima, the tomb is one of the few known unlooted Wari burials.
- 125,000 Gorillas "Found" - August 5, 2008—A new census conducted in the Republic of the Congo suggests that there are about twice as many western lowland gorillas in the world than previously thought.
- 49 Aztec Warriors in Mass Grave - February 11, 2009—Archaeologists in Mexico City have discovered a mass grave of what may have been the last warriors to resist conquistador Hernán Cortés, who took the Aztec capital in 1521.
- 50 Sperm Whales Beached - January 23, 2009—About 50 sperm whales beached for unknown reasons in Australia Thursday. Wildlife rangers spent Friday trying to save the few survivors.
- 8/8/08 Seen as Lucky in China - August 8, 2008—August 8 is not just the opening day for the Olympics in Beijing. The date is considered especially lucky in China, where more babies are being born on this date, and couples are getting married.
- 9-Story Candle Tower Carried - September 5, 2008—A more-than-90-foot (27-meter) tower with candles is carried through an Italian village to honor St. Rose, who died more than 750 years ago.
- Activists Ram Whaling Ship? - February 6, 2009—A boat carrying anti-whaling activists collided Friday with a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctic waters. The whalers claim the Sea Shepherd's action was a deliberate ramming.
- Alaska Volcano Threatens Terminal - March 25, 2009—Mud and ash flows from Alaska's Redoubt Volcano are threatening a terminal storing millions of gallons of oil. Geologists expect the volcano to remain active for some time.
- Alaskans Choose Mine Over Fish - August 27, 2008—Alaskans voted down protections that would have stopped the huge proposed Pebble Creek mine, which may boost the area economy but could harm economically important fisheries.
- Algae Threaten Olympic Sailing - July 2, 2008—Officials are working to clear a huge algal bloom that has struck the waters near Qingdao, where the Olympic sailing events are scheduled for August.
- Amazon "Superfood" Changes Lives - November 6, 2008—Açaí has become popular in the U.S. and Europe, but perhaps the fruit's most concrete effects are felt in its Brazilian home, where it is changing incomes and lifestyles.
- Amazon Dolphins - November 28, 2007—South American river dolphins are doing pretty well compared to some river dolphins in Asia. But boat traffic, fishing, and logging are still a threat.
- Amazon Forest Burned - October 1, 2008—Amazon forests in Brazil are shrinking three times faster than in 2007, officials say. A key culprit is the national government itself, according to reports.
- Ancient Babylon Damaged - September 24, 2008—After years of deterioration, the ancient Iraqi city of Babylon is suffering anew in the wake of war.
- Ancient Cat in Today's Egypt - December 6, 2007—Egyptian Maus may descend from the first domesticated cats in the world. One woman is working to help save them.
- Ancient Little People Found? - March 10, 2008—Watch as a scientist uncovers tiny human bones in a tropical island cave, in what could be a major discovery.
- Ancient Roman Tiny "Boxer" Found - January 28, 2009—Unearthed from the ruins of a 1,500-year-old, earthquake-hit Jerusalem building, the unprecedented marble figurine sports a short hairstyle indicating it depicts an athlete.
- Ancient Sahara Graveyard Found - August 14, 2008—A 10,000-year-old cemetery with hundreds of skeletons is giving unparalleled insight into life in Africa's great desert when it was green and lush.
- Ancient Statue Returned to Iraq - January 12, 2009—Confiscated from a smuggler in Egypt, an ancient bronze statuette—perhaps of a goddess—has been returned to Iraq.
- Ancient Talisman Found Under Sea - July 15, 2008—A 2,500-year-old discus believed to have been used to protect a ship from the "evil eye" has been found by a lifeguard diving off Israel.
- Ancient Temples Found in Peru - October 20, 2008—Archeologists in Peru have discovered two religious temples more than 3,000 years old, the remains of which are still in excellent condition.
- Animal Dung Fuels Gas Stoves - October 10, 2008—In Ethiopia, farmers are being taught how to use livestock dung as a renewable energy source to create gas for cooking.
- Animal-to-Human Disease Watch - December 12, 2008—In remote corners, a research team is monitoring contact between humans and wild animals—particularly wild animal meat—in hopes of stopping pandemics before they start.
- Animals Find New Hope - April 13, 2009—A Brazilian mountain animal rehabilitation center nurses everything from monkeys to wolves, birds to boas.
- Antarctic Survey's Stunning Species - December 2, 2008—Scientists have discovered that islands near Antarctica's main peninsula harbor more species than even the Galápagos Islands, the experts claim.
- Antarctica Images Best Yet - November 28, 2007—A nearly cloudless satellite image is the most geographically accurate and true-color map of the southern continent—at ten times the resolution of previous NASA views.
- Apes Return to Thai Island - January 6, 2009—Gibbons, apes known for their speed and distinctive singing, were wiped out through poaching by the 1980s on Thailand's popular Phuket island. Now they're making a comeback.
- Arctic Ice in "Death Spiral" - September 17, 2008—NASA animations show dramatic Arctic ice melt again in 2008, which saw the second smallest Arctic sea ice cover on record, scientists announced this week.
- Arranged Marriages Boosted by Web - June 23, 2009—In India the age-old custom of arranged marriages are increasingly made through Internet connections.
- Atlantis Volcano Devastated Ancient Egypt? - April 4, 2007—See the freshly uncovered evidence that may prove ancient cities on Egypt and Palestine's coast were devastated by a massive Mediterranean volcanic eruption.
- Australia Fires Rage, Leap, Ruin - February 9, 2009—Drought, extreme heat, and possibly arson contributed to devastating wildfires in Australia that have killed at least 130 people.
- Australia's First Visitors? - November 7, 2008—Newfound rock art paintings in northern Australia may reveal that peoples from neighboring Indonesia traded with Aborigines centuries before the arrival of the British.
- Australian Wetlands Threatened - August 22, 2008—Australia's Coorong wetlands, long a haven for migrating birds and the fish they feed on, are threatened by the shrinking Murray River, the wetlands' primary source of water.
- Baby Sales Among Threats to Monkey - October 31, 2008— Already threatened by deforestation, rare Peruvian yellow-tailed woolly monkeys face doom as their babies are sold for a few dollars and their genital hair is taken as a trophy.
- Bear Orphans Released - October 27, 2008—Poaching of female brown bears leaves thousands of cubs orphaned in Russia each year. Now two human-raised orphans have been returned to the wild.
- Belugas Troubled by Tourism? - July 31, 2008—With a reported repertoire of 32 sounds, belugas are called canaries of the sea. But in Russia some conservationists warn that the white whales may be too enticing for their own good.
- Biggest Trout Fished in Asia - November 13, 2007—Fishing the world's largest trout, Mongolia's taimen, is encouraged—to help save it.
- Blindfolded Kimono Contest - July 23, 2008—Wearing blindfolds is part of an annual kimono-dressing competition in Japan. Women are judged on both speed and overall elegance of the finished result.
- Boat Alarm Could Save Manatees - June 4, 2009—Manatees can't hear the low sounds of boat engines, which is why the animals are frequently injured, a researcher says. A high-pitched alarm could solve the problem.
- Boxes to Save Penguin Chicks? - April 2, 2009—African penguins, or jackass penguins—the only penguins to breed on the African continent—are dwindling in number, mainly because of pollution and overfishing. Now conservationists hope a fiberglass box can help penguin chicks survive.
- Brazil's Largest Dino Revealed - September 25, 2008—A reproduction of the 66-foot (20-meter) long dinosaur, known for its long neck and small brain, will go on display this week at Rio de Janeiro's Science House
- Buddhism Rebounds in Mongolia - January 4, 2008—After decades of persecution that began under Stalinist rule in the 1930s, Buddhism and monasteries are now on the rebound in Mongolia.
- Buffaloes Replace Trash Trucks - October 14, 2008—A small town in Brazil's Amazon region uses Asian water buffaloes instead of trucks to collect rubbish.
- Buried Spanish Galleon Found - December 31, 2008—Complete with canons and jars of olive oil, an 18th-century Spanish ship has been found at a Buenos Aires, Argentina, construction site.
- Burned Koala Saved by Firefighter - February 12, 2009—During Australia's recent deadly fires, firefighters came upon a burned and dazed female koala—now nicknamed Sam—which eagerly gulped the water they offered.
- Cat "Army" Guards Treasures - June 12, 2009—Fighting off, and feeding on, rodents that would gnaw away at masterpieces, dozens of "working" cats patrol the labyrinthine storerooms of Russia's Hermitage museum.
- Cemetery Is Solar Source - December 8, 2008—Near Barcelona, Spain, a large solar power plant is in an unlikely location: a cemetery.
- Cheetahs Return to Zebra Park - November 8, 2008— For 70 years, zebras at South Africa's Mountain Zebra National Park have had few predators. But now, conservationists are reintroducing cheetahs to the landscape.
- Children Mine Gold in Africa - August 14, 2008—In Africa boys as young as 12 and 13 risk mercury poisoning in mines to help provide for their families.
- China Pandas Evacuated - June 25, 2008—Landslide threats in quake-destabilized Chinese mountains forced the evacuation of giant pandas to temporary shelters.
- China's Amazing Flora - From deserts to lush tropical forests, one of China's richest treasures is its plant life. Join leading botanist and NG Research & Exploration chairman Peter Raven on a tour of China's regional flora.
- Chocolate to Save Forests? - March 19, 2008—Destruction of Dominican Republic forests could be offset by farmers growing organic cacao used for chocolate.
- Christmas Lights Dazzle Sydney - December 24, 2008—Spectacular displays of Christmas lights draw thousands of spectators in Sydney, Australia.
- City Elephants Go to Camp - September 16, 2008—A camp for working elephants helps preserve the mahout way of life in Thailand—and helps the beasts get back to nature.
- Clay Eating Discouraged - November 8, 2007—Poverty and tradition drive some Haitians to eat cakes of clay, salt, and butter. Nutritionists fight local beliefs about the dish's merits.
- Cleopatra Tomb Site Found? - April 20, 2009—Cleopatra and Marc Anthony are likely buried together in one of three sites at an ancient temple, archaeologists announced in Egypt Sunday.
- Climate Drives Nomads to Cities - February 21, 2008—Mongolia's harsher, less predictable, and increasingly warmer weather is helping to drive a migration of nomadic herders from the steppe into cities.
- Coca Not Just for Cocaine - July 3, 2008—Many Bolivians feel that coca has been unfairly stigmatized in the country, where the plant has traditional medicinal uses and features in many everyday rituals.
- Cockfighters Flout Ban in India - April 9, 2009—Despite being banned in India, cockfighting continues at an annual Hindu festival. "According to tradition, once the festival is over, there should be blood stains on the festival ground," one participant said.
- Crackdown on Peru Indian Protest - August 19, 2008—Amazonian Indians have blocked roads and oil and gas projects in Peru to protest a new law that makes it easier for the government to sell their lands.
- Crow-Meat Comeback - June 9, 2009—In Lithuania, eating crow isn't an exercise in public humiliation, as the English idiom suggests. Here, crow is literally eaten, and says one connoisseur, "it increases sexual potency."
- Cuba Gets Green Cred - November 14, 2008—Cuba is the only country that meets the criteria for sustainable development from the conservation group WWF. But concern persists for once thriving Caribbean marine turtles.
- Dead Relatives' Skulls Blessed - November 11, 2008—At an annual festival this past weekend Bolivians brought skulls of dead relatives to be blessed and celebrated.
- Deadly Hanna Deluges Haiti - September 4, 2008—"If I couldn't swim, I would have been dead," said one Haitian survivor after tropical storm Hanna caused massive flooding, cutting off one city and killing dozens.
- Deforestation Fear in Indonesia - October 21, 2008—The environmental group Greenpeace warns that if Indonesia doesn't eliminate rapid deforestation in the country, its forests could be gone in 10 years.
- Desperate Maasai Feed Cows Trash - December 17, 2008—Climate change is threatening the way of life for Africa's Maasai herders—even forcing some to take their cattle to feed at garbage dumps.
- Dingoes Go Far for "Love" - March 18, 2009—Unless they're looking for mates, Australian dingoes, wild native dogs, don't roam as far as previously thought, new research shows.
- Dino Hunter Paradise in Argentina - January 13, 2009—Within the last decade, the Chubut province in Argentina has become a paradise for paleontologists seeking fossilized clues about the flora and fauna from millions of years hence.
- Divers Rescue Whale - December 9, 2008—Military divers in Mexico spent four hours freeing a grey whale from fishing nets in the bay of Acapulco.
- Diving to China's Great Wall - July 8, 2008—In the 1980s planned flooding submerged part of the Great Wall of China. Now divers are gaining a unique perspective on the ancient structure.
- Dog Meat Off Menu at Olympics - August 11, 2008—China has banned dog meat from being served in designated Olympic restaurants, though it is still on the menu elsewhere.
- Dogs Save Cheetahs - March 26, 2009—Dogs are used to protect sheep and other livestock from the cheetahs in Africa&8212;thereby saving the big cats from potential shootings by aggrieved farmers.
- Dogs vs. Rabbits in Eco-War - October 1, 2008—Springer spaniels are training to do battle to save an Australian island from a rabbit boom. The rabbits are destroying vegetation, thereby threatening other species.
- Dogsledding Without Snow - September 3, 2008—Australia sees little snow, but that doesn't stop some enthusiasts from "dogsledding." How? Just add wheels.
- Donkey Bookmobile Is a Hit - April 14, 2009—On weekends a Colombian schoolteacher straps book bags to a donkey he calls a biblioburro and travels into the countryside to lend books to eager young readers.
- Doomed New Orleans - September 21, 2005—For years man-made changes to the landscape of New Orleans have affected how well it could withstand the wrath of a powerful storm.
- Drug Lord's Hippos Thriving - January 25, 2008—A herd of hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar, Colombia's famed drug lord, run free on Escobar's former estate—creating a problem for the government.
- Eating Bats in Thai Village - July 22, 2008—Eating bats is popular among elders in at least one village in northeastern Thailand, in part because "they do wonders for your libido."
- Ecotourists Aid Aussie Rangers - August 14, 2008—Vacationers are helping rangers in Australia's Grampians National Park study the effects of wildfires on the park's wildlife habitats.
- Eggs Taken From Turtle Moms - November 18, 2008—It may seem disconcerting to see volunteers "steal" eggs as they're laid by green sea turtles in Pakistan. But it's all for conservation.
- Egypt Killing All Swine - April 30, 2009—Even though no cases of swine flu have been found in Egypt—in pigs or humans—the government has ordered an estimated 300,000-plus pigs slaughtered as a swine flu precaution.
- Egypt Palace on Fire - August 20, 2008—The 19th-century Cairo palace that houses Egypt's upper house of parliament was heavily damaged, and at least 13 people were hurt.
- Electricity Still "New" for Tribe - May 18, 2009—Tribespeople in northwestern Taiwan had no electricity until the late 1970s and even more recently carried flaming torches at night. But now a research institute has upgraded their lighting systems.
- Elephant Relocation Halted - June 11, 2009—Hoisted—upside down—onto flatbeds, tranquilized Malawian elephants were being trucked away after deadly encounters with local people. Now the community, fearing loss of tourism revenue, says the animals should stay.
- Elephants Patrol for Elephants - August 13, 2008—In Indonesia, trained elephants are patrolling remote villages to keep wild elephants out—and out of harm's way.
- Elephants, Rhino Freed in India - March 4, 2008—Two young Asian elephants and a young greater horned rhino were released into the wild in India.
- Elusive Tree Kangaroo Helped - February 5, 2008—Saving the unusual marsupial's habitat requires cooperation from everyone—right down to the rare animals themselves, scientists in Papua New Guinea find.
- Entombed Ship Revealed in Egypt - July 21, 2008—At the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, visitors could see, for the first time, an underground ship apparently intended to carry a pharaoh into the afterlife.
- Erosion Eating Away Beach Town - March 11, 2009—In a West African village, the sea is consuming an average of three to six feet (one to two meters) of land a year.
- Europe vs. Canada Over Seal Hunt - May 6, 2009—The European Parliament has voted to ban the import of seal products, mainly from Canada, in an effort to stop that country's annual seal hunt—angering some Canadian fishers and Inuit people. Warning: graphic video.
- Europe's Church of Human Bones - July 1, 2008—For centuries, the Chapel of All Saints in the Czech Republic has drawn visitors with a chandelier and other décor made from the bones of some 40,000 people.
- Explosions May Save Wetlands - October 31, 2007—The Nature Conservancy has blasted through 1950s-era levees in the Williams River Delta in southern Oregon to save the wetlands and endangered fish species.
- Family Keeps Webbed Fingers - October 10, 2008—A family in India chooses to opt out of surgery to correct a congenital condition known as syndactyly, in which one or more digits are fused together.
- Farmer Busted With Artifacts - December 18, 2008—A farmer in Italy uncovered hundreds of ancient artifacts—some perhaps 2,500 years old—but ran into trouble with police when he tried to sell some of them.
- Final Ride on Wild China River? - April 23, 2009—An adventure ride down a section of China's Yangtze River could be the last before planned hydroelectric dams flood the rapids and alter the landscape.
- Fire Destroys Historic Pier - July 28, 2008—Built in 1904, the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, England, was reduced to a smoldering wreck, taking with it a go-kart track, rides, and an entertainment center.
- First China Space Walk Imminent - September 23, 2008—China rolled out a Shenzhou spacecraft in preparation for Thursday's planned blastoff. The mission is expected to include the country's first space walk.
- First New World Gunshot Victim Discovered - July 19, 2007—Archaeologists uncover and examine the 500-year-old skeleton of the Inca man they believe was the first shooting victim in the Americas.
- Forbidden "Paradise" Revealed - November 12, 2008—Built as a "paradise on Earth" in Beijing for a Chinese emperor, the Forbidden City's newly restored garden quarters have been sealed off for nearly a century.
- Fossil Found in Kitchen Counter - May 5, 2009—After a factory had found a 40-million-year-old whale fossil in a limestone kitchen counter, researchers investigated the stone's fossil-packed quarry, which could shed light on the origins of African wildlife.
- Fossils Alter Warming Predictions? - January 30, 2009—Fossil samples taken from the coast of New Zealand provide a 50 million-year-old weather record that may change they way scientists think about climate change predictions.
- GeoBee 2009: Winning Question - May 20, 2009—Watch the tense final moments of the 2009 National Geographic Bee as host Alex Trebek grills the finalists in Washington, D.C.
- Giant Air Purifier Installed - March 5, 2009—A giant air purifier was installed recently along a busy street in Lima, Peru. Its makers claim it can clear carbon dioxide from 200,000 cubic meters of air each day, the equivalent of 1,200 trees.
- Giant Fish Helped by Fishing? - July 15, 2008—At an artificial lake in Thailand, several of the world's largest and rarest freshwater fish lurk near anglers' baited hooks—and some conservationists couldn't be happier.
- Giant Waves Crash Over Buildings - September 9, 2008—Surging over buildings as tall as five stories, waves from Hurricane Ike pounded a Cuban town on Monday. The hurricane is headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
- Glacier Kills Brothers - January 9, 2009—Two Australian tourists were killed when giant chunks of ice slid off New Zealand's Fox Glacier. The brothers had ventured into an off-limits zone.
- Gorilla Massacre Investigation - June 24, 2008—After ten rare mountain gorillas were killed execution-style in a Congo park, Congolese authorities have arrested a senior park official in connection with the slayings.
- Gorillas Find Refuge in Uganda - October 22, 2007— A Ugandan national park is a sanctuary for some 325 mountain gorillas, about half of the critically endangered species' population.
- Grand Canyon Skywalk - April 13, 2007—See what it's like to walk on a glass walkway 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) above the canyon floor in this un-narrated video.
- Great Wall of China Crumbling - July 9, 2008—With a highway running through it and weather wearing it down, China's greatest landmark is no longer the nearly impenetrable barrier of centuries past.
- Green Polar Bears Draw Stares - September 9, 2008—Thanks in part to their hollow hairs, polar bears at a Japanese zoo have turned green from algae in their pond.
- Grisly Wildlife Trade Exposed - February 25, 2008—An activist uses a video camera to expose what many would consider a grisly illegal wildlife trade in Myanmar. Warning: graphic imagery.

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