Friday, April 18, 2008

News & Photos: First Lungless Frog, Giant Catfish, Earth Day, More!

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Late April 2008
Celebrate Earth Day with stunning images of the planet's skies and caverns, new animal discoveries, and ways to reduce your environmental footprint in this issue of Inside National Geographic.
In This Edition
• Habitats Quiz
• First Lungless Frog Discovered
• Giant Mekong Catfish
• NGM Special Report: Changing
   Climate
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Quiz Question: Which natural disaster can produce the fastest winds on Earth? (See below.)
Test Your Habitats IQ
Earth's dynamic surface is made up of thousands of different ecosystems, all with unique characteristics. Can you tell the difference between desert and tundra? Know how much of the planet is all wet? See if you sink or swim in our habitats quiz.
Green Guide's Tip of the Week
Discover simple ways to reduce your footprint while you save money and improve your health.
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News by National Geographic: Daily Stories and Photos
World's Largest Catfish in Danger
The largest freshwater fish ever caught, the Mekong giant catfish, could face extinction if a large dam is completed in Laos, experts say. See photos of the impressive beast for yourself.
First Lungless Frog Discovered
Learn about this new example of the dazzling diversity of life on Earth, recently found in a clear, cold-water stream on the island of Borneo.
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Special Report: Changing Climate
Get past the politics and take a close look at the signs and science of climate change—and learn about some possible solutions—in this special issue from National Geographic magazine.
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Cave Exploration Photo Gallery
Get under the Earth's skin with fearless adventurers as they explore the planet's inner beauty deep inside caves from Borneo to Oman.
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Strange Days on Planet Earth
Join host Edward Norton and discover the link between our everyday actions and our most precious resource: water. New episodes premiere April 23 on PBS.
 
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Quiz Answer: A tornado can generate wind speeds as high as 300 miles (500 kilometers) per hour.
 
 
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