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"Ugliest Dolphin" Finally Filmed Video August 4, 2008—Identified as a new species only in 2005, the bulbous-headed snub fin dolphin—called the world's ugliest—had never been filmed until now, according to an Australian TV production.Welcome to the National Geographic video player.Video Sections

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- "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.
- "Star" Tiger Cub Debuts - August 6, 2008—Named for the star Antares, a rare Siberian tiger cub made his debut at a Berlin zoo. Siberians are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
- "Ugliest Dolphin" Finally Filmed - August 4, 2008—Identified as a new species only in 2005, the bulbous-headed snub fin dolphin—called the world's ugliest—had never been filmed until now, according to an Australian TV production.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Penguins Washing Up in Brazil - August 5, 2008—Hundreds of dead baby Magellanic penguins are washing ashore on Brazilian beaches, puzzling scientists.
- Baby Whale Sees Boat as Mother? - August 18, 2008—An apparently injured humpback whale calf in waters near Sydney, Australia, is behaving with a yacht in ways the whale would normally behave with its mother.
- Baby Whale to Be Euthanized - August 21, 2008—A starving humpback whale calf—apparently orphaned and trying to suckle yachts near Sydney, Australia, for the past several days—will likely be euthanized, according to scientists.
- Biggest Chicken Egg Ever? - August 4, 2008—A Cuban family claims their hen has laid the largest chicken egg ever recorded in the world.
- Boat-Suckling Whale in Danger - August 19, 2008—For the second day an orphaned humpback whale calf is trying to nurse from yachts in an Australian harbor. If the whale doesn't get milk soon, the animal could die.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Echidna Sex Secrets Studied - August 11, 2008—Scientists in Tasmania, Australia, have tagged hundreds of ant-eating Echidnas to better understand their reproductive habits—and the role of the animals' unusual sex organs. Warning: video contains graphic imagery
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 River Stingrays Found - July 22, 2008—After an exhaustive search, an explorer finds one of the elusive rays—perhaps the largest freshwater fish—near Bangkok. And then it gives birth.
- Gustav Pummels U.S. Gulf Coast - September 1, 2008—Hurricane Gustav battered the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts Monday, sending waves over New Orleans' levees but leaving officials optimistic that the city would be spared.
- Gustav Targets Louisiana - September 1, 2008—Hurricane Gustav barreled toward Louisiana Monday morning, prompting what is now the largest evacuation in state history.
- Hillary In His Own Words - January 11, 2008—Sir Edmund Hillary describes his historic climb to the top of Mt. Everest...and reveals why there is no photo of him on the summit.
- Huge Insectarium Opens - August 7, 2008—The largest insectarium in the U.S. recently opened in New Orleans, allowing visitors to touch—and even eat—some of the insects.
- Hurricane Gustav Damage - September 2, 2008—Despite weakening before landfall, Hurricane Gustav left widespread damage along Louisiana's coast. New Orleans' levees appear to have held, and now the damage assessment begins.
- Ice Trek Meets Polar Bears, More - August 25, 2008—National Geographic explorers take a three-month adventure through ice and Arctic waters to reach the islands of Franz Josef Land north of Russia.
- Invasive Lionfish Explode - August 22, 2008—Thought to have escaped from a Florida fish tank, stinging red lionfish are multiplying from the Caribbean to North Carolina, threatening native animals.
- London Skeletons Displayed - August 26, 2008—Building projects in London have unearthed over 17,000 skeletons, some dating to the Middle Ages. Some of the oddest are now on display.
- Lonesome George a Father? - August 7, 2008—The last of his species, the giant tortoise Lonesome George has fertilized 11 eggs with 2 females at his home on one of the Galapagos Islands, scientists say.
- Meet the Frog Licker - August 8, 2008—While studying poisonous frogs in the wild, scientist Valerie Clark sometimes licks the amphibians to quickly determine their toxicity.
- Mexican "St. Death" Worshipped - August 28, 2008—Mexican devotees honor the folk saint Santa Muerte—a scythe-carrying skeleton—each month, though the Catholic Church links the saint to black magic and Satanism.
- Mystery of Auroras Solved? - July 24, 2008—For the first time, scientists may have found the triggers of space "explosions" that result in unusually bright auroras, also called the northern lights and southern lights.
- Olympic Panda Twins Debut - August 18, 2008—Twin giant pandas born in China during the Beijing Olympics join five cartoon pandas designated as the games' mascots.
- Orphaned Grizzlies Released - July 15, 2008—Two GPS-tagged bears, nicknamed Suzy and Johnny, have been released in Canada as part of a look at whether captive-born bears can flourish in the wild.
- People vs. Monkeys in Singapore - August 25, 2008—As human development in Singapore encroaches on the natural habitat of long-tailed macaques, frequent conflicts are breaking out.
- Pristine Islands to Be Protected - August 26, 2008—U.S. President George W. Bush has proposed marine national monuments around several U.S.-held islands in the Pacific Ocean. It could become the world's largest protected area.
- Putin Tranquilizes Tiger - September 2, 2008—Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin helped scientists collar a huge Siberian tiger by shooting it with a tranquilizer gun.
- Quirky Shows of Olympic Pride - August 12, 2008—Tattoos, Olympic-rings hairstyles, and cross-country bike trips are among the offbeat expressions of patriotism in China during the games.
- Razing Historic Beijing Homes - August 6, 2008—China is demolishing Beijing homes in historic neighborhoods known for their narrow alleyways, or hutongs, spurring protests.
- Saturn Moon Flyby Coming Monday - August 8, 2008—To get the best look yet at the ice geysers and fissures on Saturn's moon Enceladus, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will fly within 30 miles of the satellite.
- Solar Eclipse Coming August 1 - July 22, 2008—Parts of the Northern Hemisphere will soon see a rare total solar eclipse. Find out how it works, where to watch, and more.
- Spain's Tomato Food Fight - August 28, 2008—In Buñol, Spain, residents and tourists pelt each other with more than 200,000 pounds of ripe tomatoes in the annual Tomatina festival.
- Stuck Polar Bears Eating Birds - July 25, 2008—The guillemot, a seabird that depends on ice, is losing its habitat and falling prey to polar bears desperate for food. Part of Wild Chronicles' Climate Connections series.
- Sun Used to Purify Water - August 28, 2008—Just 48 hours of sunlight can kill germs that cause cholera, typhoid, and other diseases—a discovery that's already helping Kenya's poor.
- Tasmanian Devil Cancer Worse - August 28, 2008—The fatal cancer that has ravaged Australia's Tasmanian devils is evolving more quickly than the feisty marsupials can fight it.
- Unusual Mummy Found in Peru - July 17, 2008—His eyes covered with metal plates, a thousand-year-old elite mummy has been found surrounded by unfamiliar artifacts—shedding light on a mysterious culture.
- Urban Farming Blooms in London - August 14, 2008—With food prices and interest in organic produce growing, some Londoners are growing their own—as their grandparents did in World War II.
- Vermont-to-Caribbean Connection - July 3, 2008—Every year a Vermont researcher follows another of the state's residents to the Caribbean: the Bicknell thrush, a small migratory bird.
- Video Games Influence War Robots - August 12, 2008—Real-life war has long influenced video games, but now the shoe is on the other foot: gaming consoles are influencing the way military robots are controlled.
- Wheeled Tortoise Gets Around - August 20, 2008—A ten-year-old tortoise with paralyzed hind legs has been fitted with wheels at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo—and her "love life" is picking up speed.
- Young Farmers Fight On in Oz - August 13, 2008—A new generation is fighting to keep family farming viable in Australia—also known as Oz—against a backdrop of rising costs, drought, and farm sell-offs.
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