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Who was chosen to be the 2014 People's Choice Adventurer of the Year? View in web browser. Watch: Battling Illegal Tiger Trade "I was just so shocked and disturbed by the fact that this tigress has had to suffer such extreme pain," says conservationist Belinda Wright, discussing what inspired her to become a full-time activist. Find out how she saves big cats. "Fairy Rings" Explained Are they World War II bomb craters? Or alien crop circles? Scientists have finally figured out what causes these strange circles on the ocean floor. Get the story behind the circles. Denmark Zoo Euthanizes Giraffe At a Copenhagen Zoo, a healthy 18-month-old giraffe named Marius was euthanized, despite an online petition asking for the giraffe to be spared until an alternate home could be found. Why was the giraffe killed? Adventurer of the Year We asked and you voted; now see who you picked to be the 2014 People's Choice Adventurer of the Year. Meet the winner. Climbing Crocodiles? Though you might typically picture crocodiles lurking in the water, a new study shows that the reptiles—and their alligator cousins—are capable of climbing trees. How high can they climb? 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. Become a member of the National Geographic Society. It’s free! SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN SPONSORS GEICO is one of our strongest partners, helping to bring you closer to our explorers and photographers through Nat Geo Live events and more. And now they're offering you a chance to save! Call 1-800-368-2734 or click here to get a quote and be sure to mention you’re a member of National Geographic. 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 © 2014 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.