Uncovering a Mystery of the Deep, a Dangerous Iceberg, and More

Find out what caused mysterious underwater structures–and more–this week! View in web browser. Icebergs, Chimps, and Mysteries of the Deep This week we're diving deep to bring you an insider's look at what's happening around National Geographic. First up: Polar bears aren't the only threat in the Arctic. There Was This Other Iceberg... National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala and his team are exploring Franz Josef Land, one of the world’s most remote archipelagoes. Recently, a chance event saved them from a dangerous encounter. See what threat is bigger than a polar bear. What Made These Mystery Circles? No, it’s not aliens of the deep—it’s actually male pufferfish building elaborate nests to woo females. These puffy perpetrators spend about ten days carefully constructing and decorating these strange structures. Get the story behind this labor of love. Battling the Yosemite Rim Fire See photos of firefighters battling a massive fire that menaces Yosemite National Park. New "Teddy Bear" Species Discovered This rare, fuzzy forest dweller is found in Andean cloud forests. Six Stealthy Energy Hogs These power-hungry devices eat up more than their fair share of energy. In Pursuit of Poachers The typical drama of chimpanzee life, punctuated by a frequent chorus of hoots and screams, was heightened by gunshots and a foot chase through the forest to catch poachers on a recent afternoon in Uganda. Read Young Explorer Aaron Sandel’s account of the action. Go Beyond the Yellow Border A lot has happened in our 125-year history. Now, go behind the scenes to learn National Geographic’s insider secrets on special expert-led tours of our headquarters in Washington, D.C. And if you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. Experience the best of National Geographic with Nat Geo Live events in cities across the country. Learn more about "Inside the Geographic" tours. Did You Know... The National Geographic Society is a member-supported organization with the mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. Your donations and purchases support the Society’s exploration, research, conservation, and cultural preservation efforts. Through our online community, you can get closer to our explorers and photographers, connect with other members around the world, and help make even more of a difference. Join us today! SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN SPONSORS In association with National Geographic, The Economist will host the second World Ocean Summit February 24-26 in San Francisco. This summit will look toward ocean sustainability solutions—and the role businesses can play in developing and implementing them. Speakers will include National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala and HSH Prince Albert II. We're offering valued members of the National Geographic community a discounted rate to attend the summit—reserve your place today using the promotional code NATGEO. You are receiving this email because bpi.hgmp.jusgein@blogger.com is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. Contact Us | NGS Customer Service | Privacy Policy To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how. National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2013 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.